Nigerian Army Recruitment: Screening Dates and Instructions for Shortlisted Recruits

Status, checked on the Nigerian Army recruitment portal on 5 November 2026: the portal at recruit.army.mil.ng says there is “NO ongoing recruitment application.” Shortlisted candidates for the current Regular Recruit Intake are to report to their states of origin for screening from 17 November to 1 December 2026.

General instructions on the Army portal

1. There will be no pre-selection computer-based test.
2. There is no special centre for recruitment.
3. All screening of potential recruits is conducted in the candidate’s state of origin.
4. Do not bring electronic or recording devices to the venue of the state recruitment exercise.
5. Tattoos, piercings or inscriptions on any part of the body other than tribal marks are not allowed. Multiple ear piercings for females are not allowed.
6. Bring all original educational certificates (primary to secondary).
7. You must not belong to any cult, society or fraternity.
8. A candidate found to have forged or falsified documents will be withdrawn from training.
9. Do not give any gratification or inducement to anyone to help you in the recruitment exercise.
10. Bring your NIN and BVN slips.
11. Names of shortlisted candidates for screening will be published on the Nigerian Army website.
12. Recruitment into the Nigerian Army is free.

Support lines listed on the portal

193, 07036499094 and 09041116433.

Only rely on the official portal, recruit.army.mil.ng, for the shortlist and your screening details. We will update this page when the Army publishes the shortlist or opens a new intake.