- Applicants shall be of Nigerian origin by birth.
- Applicants are to be recruited in their Zones [see below].
- Applicants must be between the age of 18 and 22 years for Non-Tradesmen/women and 26 years or less for Tradesmen/women by 30 Feb. 2012. For female Applicants, possession of Nursing, Catering, Computer Operations etc certificates has added advantage.
- Applicants must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit and must not be less than 1.65 meters tall for men and 1.56 meters for women.
- Applicants must be free of any Criminal conviction.
- Applicants must submit all duly completed forms (printed from this online portal) at the recruitment center.
The Printed forms shall be accompanied with the following documents:
- Photocopies of Birth Certificate/Age Declaration.
- Photocopies of academic and professional Certificates.
- A letter of Identification signed by the identifying officer in Section I of the downloaded Certification form.
- Applicants shall be required to produce the originals of all certificates/Credentials and Online Registration Scratch Card purchased during the screening exercise.
- Any applicant suspected to have impersonated, manipulated or submitted false documents shall be disqualified during or after training. Such an applicant shall also be handed over to the Police for Prosecution.
- Candidates whose pictures are not submitted electronically will not be considered for shortlisting.
- The Nigerian Army shall not entertain any enquires in respect of applicants whose applications are rejected or failed to meet the selection criteria.
How to Apply
Step 1: Buy Access-Card from any Unity Bank or Union Bank Branch next to you
Step 2: Register with your Access-Card Serial Number and PIN to create an account here
Step 3: Log in to your account with your E-mail and Password
Step 4: Fill in the required information, Save and Print a copy
Step 5: LIST OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE PUBLISHED ON NIGERIAN ARMY PORTAL AND ON THE NIGERIAN ARMY WEBSITE AFTER THE RECRUITMENT EXERCISE
Guide to candidates on category and educational requirements for entry as Tradesmen/Women and Non-Tradesmen/Women into the Nigerian Army
Reference | Category | Qualification |
A1 | Non Tradesmen/Women | SSCE/NECO/GCE with at least 3 credits including English Language. |
| TRADESMEN/WOMEN | |
B1 | Electrical Installation and Maintenance | Federal Craft Certificate (FCC), National Technical Certificate (NTC). |
C1 | Bricklaying/Block Laying and Concrete Works | National Technical Certificate (NTC) or Labour Trade Test (LLT), the candidate must also posses SSCE/NECO with 2 credits including English Language and 4 passes in other subjects, and would have 2 years experience as well as letter of recommendation from Previous employer. |
C2 | Carpentry, Joinery and Furniture Making | National Technical Certificate (NTC) or Labour Trade Test (LLT), the candidate must also posses SSCE/NECO with 2 credits including English Language and 4 passes in other subjects, and would have 2 years experience as well as letter of recommendation from Previous employer. |
C3 | Sign Writing | SSCE/NECO/GCE with at least 3 credits including English Language. |
C4 | Painting and Decorating | National Technical Certificate (NTC) or Labour Trade Test (LLT), the candidate must also posses SSCE/NECO with 2 credits including English Language and 4 passes in other subjects, and would have 2 years experience as well as letter of recommendation from Previous employer. |
C5 | Plumbing and Pipe Fitting | National Technical Certificate (NTC) or Labour Trade Test (LLT), the candidate must also posses SSCE/NECO with 2 credits including English Language and 4 passes in other subjects, and would have 2 years experience as well as letter of recommendation from Previous employer. |
C6 | Blacksmith | SSCE/NECO/GCE with at least 3 credits including English Language. |
D1 | Radio/TV and Electronic Works | Federal Craft Certificate (FCC), National Technical Certificate (NTC). |
D2 | Communication | SSCE/NECO with 3 credits in English Language, Maths and Physics and passes in 2 other subjects. |
D3 | Computer Technicians | OND in computer studies, Programming or Engineering (at least lower credit) and must possess 4 credits including English Language and Maths. |
E1 | Drivers | National Technical Certificate (NTC), SSCE/NECO with 2 credits including English Language, Trade Test, Current Drivers License, 2 years driving experience as well as letter of recommendation (as driver) from past or present employer is required. |
E2 | Cooks/Stewards | SSCE/NECO with 3 credits including English Language, Home Economics/Food Nutrition and passes in 2 other subjects. Certificate or proven experience as a Waiter or Steward is an advantage. |
F1 | Medical Records/Health Administration | OND/Professional qualification in Medical Records or Health Administration (at least lower credit). The Candidate must also posses SSCE/NECO with 4 credits including English Language, Maths Biology/Health Science. |
F2 | Physiotherapists, Public Health, Occupation Therapists | EHO (WAHEB), HND, OND/Professional Qualification in relevant fields and must also posses SSCE/NECO with 4 credits in English Language, Maths Biology/Health Science. |
F3 | Nurses | Single qualification RN and double qualification in any relevant qualification such as RM, A&E, ENT Psychiatric, Paediatric, Orthopaedic/Trauma, Ophthalmic, Anaesthetic, Public Health, Occupational Health, Nephrology/Dialysis all Theatre Nursing and must also |
F4 | Dental, Dental Therapists and Dental Lab Assistants | Dental Technologist OND, dental Therapist OND, Dental Surgery Asst (DSA) OND. |
F5 | Lab Scientists/Pathologists | Technician (OND). |
F6 | Pharmacy Technicians | (OND) |
F7 | Radiography Technicians | OND in X-ray technology. |
G1 | Automobile Mechanics/Electricians | SSCE/NECO with 4 credits including English Language, Maths, Physics, and chemistry, Also intermediate City Guild, NBTC Trade Certificate, C&G/Apprenticeship Trade proficiency could be considered, also technical bias is an advantage. |
G2 | Welding/Metal Works | SSCE/NECO/GCE with at least 3 credits including English Language. |
G3 | Spray Painters/Panel Beaters | Federal Craft Certificate (FCC), National Technical Certificate (NTC). |
G4 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | Federal Craft Certificate (FCC), National Technical Certificate (NTC). |
G5 | Instrumentation & Mechanical Works | (Trade Test Grade I-III) Federal Craft Certificate (FCC), National Technical Certificate (NTC). |
G6 | Fitters | Trade Centre Certificate, NBTE Trade Certificate. |
G7 | Electricians | (Trade Test Grade I-III) Federal Craft Certificate (FCC), National Technical Certificate (NTC). |
G8 | Plant Operators | (Trade Test Grade I-III) Federal Craft Certificate (FCC), National Technical Certificate (NTC). |
H1 | Bandsmen/Musicians | SSCE/NECO with 2 credits including English Language and passes in 4 other subjects. Certificate in music and proficiency in any musical instrument will be an added advantage. Buglers and trumpeters would be an added advantage. |
J1 | Boat Operators | SSCE/NECO with 3 credits including English Language and passes in 2 other subjects. |
J2 | Swimmers/Divers | SSCE/NECO/GCE with at least 3 credits including English Language. |
K1 | Tailoring | Federal Craft Certificate (FCC), National Technical Certificate (NTC). |
Recruitment Centres/Dates
Applicants are advised to note their states of origin and to report to the relevant venues for the screening exercise as indicated below.
Applicants are also advised to adhere strictly to the dates scheduled for their states.
Candidates are required to attend the recruitment exercise with the scratch card used for on-line registration along with other required documents.
Serial | Geo-Political Zone | States | Group | Date | Recruitment Venue |
1 | South East | Abia Anambra Ebonyi | A | 6 − 24 February 2012 | Headquarters 34 Artillery Brigade Owerri |
Enugu Imo | B | 6 − 24 February 2012 | |||
2 | South South | Akwa Ibom Bayelsa Cross River | A | 6 − 24 February 2012 | Headquarters 13 Brigade Calabar |
Delta Edo Rivers | B | 6 − 24 February 2012 | |||
3 | South West | Ekiti Lagos Ogun | A | 6 − 24 February 2012 | Headquarters 2 Division Ibadan |
Ondo Osun Oyo | B | 6 − 24 February 2012 | |||
4 | North East | Adamawa Bauchi Borno | A | 6 − 24 February 2012 | 301 Artillery Regiment Gombe |
Gombe Taraba Yobe | B | 6 − 24 February 2012 | |||
5 | North West | Jigawa Kano Kebbi Katsina | A | 6 − 24 February 2012 | Headquarters 1 Division Kaduna (Ribadu Cantonment) |
Kaduna Sokoto Zamfara | B | 6 − 24 February 2012 | |||
6 | North Central | Kogi Kwara Nasarawa FCT | A | 6 − 24 February 2012 | Headquarters Nigerian Army School of Military Engineers (NASME) Makurdi |
Benue Niger Plateau | B | 6 − 24 February 2012 |
APPLICATION CLOSES 27TH JANUARY, 2012
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