Nigerian Navy Recruitment: Batch 39 Status, Aptitude Test Date and Requirements

Status, checked on the Nigerian Navy’s recruitment portal on 5 November 2026: applications for the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) Batch 39 closed at 23:59 WAT on 31 October 2026. The Navy’s Batch 39 guidelines say the Recruitment Aptitude Test will hold on 21 November 2026. The portal’s own timeline also mentions “First Quarter 2027”, so treat the official portal as final for test dates, your exam slip and your status.

Batch 39 is the recruitment of ratings into the Basic Training School. Successful applicants undergo basic military training and are enlisted as Ordinary Seaman, according to the guidelines. It is not the Direct Short Service (DSSC) officer intake.

What the portal says happens next

• The aptitude test and written examinations are held at designated nationwide centres for shortlisted candidates.
• On the portal you can follow your status, download your exam slip, and report for the exam and final screening.
• The portal shows basic training starting in 2027.

Batch 39 requirements (from the official guidelines)

• Citizen of Nigeria by birth; no dual citizenship.
• Age by 31 December 2026: 18 to 22 years for School Certificate categories; 18 to 26 years for NCE, OND and Registered Nurse/Midwife categories; 18 to 28 years for the categories listed in paragraph 6 of the guidelines.
• O’Level (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, GCE, City and Guilds) in not more than 2 sittings. Results should not be older than 2020 for School Certificate categories, or 2017 for the other categories.
• Applicants with HND or higher qualifications are not to apply.
• Must not be married, pregnant or nursing; no previous criminal conviction; no tattoos.
• Minimum height: 1.68 m for males and 1.65 m for females.
• The guidelines list medical conditions that disqualify applicants, including sight and ear problems, communicable diseases, stammering, physical disability, BMI, flat foot, dental health and spinal deformities.
• Must provide a National Identification Number (NIN).

Documents to bring to the recruitment centre

• Photocopies of your birth certificate or age declaration.
• Photocopies of your credentials, including your First School Leaving Certificate or testimonial (the primary school certificate is required at the selection interview).
• Identification Form signed by the Chairman or Secretary of your LGA, or by an officer of the rank of Commander and above (or the Army/Air Force equivalent), or a Chief Superintendent of Police and above, from your state of origin.
• Parent/Guardian Consent Form signed by your parent or guardian.
• Scratch cards for your WAEC, GCE, NECO and NABTEB results.
• The printed Applicant’s Declaration, Parent/Guardian Consent, LGA Certification, Police Certification and Guarantors forms, completed and endorsed.

The guidelines warn that anyone found to have impersonated, falsified or forged documents will be disqualified and handed over for prosecution.

Full guidelines: NNBTS Batch 39 general entry requirements (PDF). Follow updates only on joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng; do not pay anyone who offers to help you pass the test.