By Our Reporter
The Nigerian Army has commenced the recruitment for its 88th regular recruits intake, for both tradesmen, non-tradesmen and women.
The application, which opened on Monday 30th September, was disclosed on the army official page on X app Formerly Called Twitter.
According to the army, the application is free.
โThe Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the online application for 88 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women will commence for all interested candidates.
โApplication is free for interested candidate Applicants are advised to apply once, as multiple applications will lead to disqualification. Interested applicants are advised to log on to https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from 25 September to November 8, 2024.
โShortlisted candidates are expected to report to their respective states of origin for the screening exercise, which will take place from 5 โ 19 December 2024.
โThe application website provides further guidance to eligible candidates on how to apply, outlining the necessary requirements.
โApplicants must be single and Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess a National Identity Card/NIN slip and BVN.
โApplicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army standards; applicants must be free of any criminal conviction by the court of law.
โApplicants must possess a valid birth certificate/age declaration endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council; applicants must possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
โApplicants must not be less than 1.65 meters and 1.65 meters tall for male and female candidates, respectively.
โAn applicant must not be less than 18 years or more than 22 years for non-trades men/women, while tradesmen/women must not be more than 26 years as at 31 Dec 24
โAll applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 passes in not more than two sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.
โIn addition to the above qualification, those applying as tradesmen/women must also possess a Trade Test/City Guild Certificate. Details are available on the website.
โCandidates are to come to the screening center with warm clothing (Cardigan, Head warmer, Hand glove and Blanket).โ
