Details As Nigerian Army Opens Recruitment Portal For 89th Regular Recruits Intake The Nigerian Army has officially began online registration for its 89th Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) exercise, inviting applications from eligible tradesmen, non-tradesmen, and women
Announced via the Army’s official 𝕏 handle on Monday, the recruitment drive aims to enlist qualified candidates into various roles.
Interested individuals can apply through the official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng, with the registration period racing from March 31 to May 7, 2025.
To qualify, applicators must be single Nigerian citizens by birth and provide a valid National Identity Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN).
They must likewise meet the Army’s medical, physical, and psychological fitness standards and have no criminal record.
For educational qualifications, candidates must possess at least four passes, containing English Language, in WASSCE, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB. Those applying as tradesmen/women must furthermore have relevant trade test certifications.
Additionally, appliers must present a valid birth certificate issued by the National Population Commission, hospital, or local government council.
The acceptable age range is 18-22 years for non-tradesmen/women and 18-26 years for tradesmen/women. Height requirements are 1.68m for males and 1.65m for females, and a state of origin certificate is mandatory.
The Army accentuated that the recruitment process is as a whole free and warned appliers against making payments to individuals or groups claiming to persuade selection.
“Candidates are alerted to conduct their own due diligence and not engage in any mode of financial transaction to secure recruitment,” the Army reported.
Benefits for Successful Recruits
Recruits will receive numerous benefits, containing:
– Career growth opportunities within the military
– Competitive salaries and allowances
– Access to further education
– Housing in designated locations across Nigeria
– Health insurance and pension benefits upon retirement
– Opportunities to serve within and outside Nigeria
Shortlisted candidates will undergo a screening exercise between June 2 and June 19, 2025, at their respective state centers. The Army reiterated that all submitted documents will be thoroughly affirmed, cautioning against assimilation.
“All those with pseud documents will be handed over to the police for prosecution,” the Army warned.
Unlike previous intakes, there will be no pre-selection computer-based test; all shortlisted appliers must attend the physical screening at designated centers.
The Army concluded by endorsing young Nigerians to seize this opportunity to contribute to national security.
“Join the Nigerian Army and contribute to the preservation and protection of Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the statement read.
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Published 4/1/2025