2023 Nigerian Army Recruitment Exercise 85th Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) – Join now

Nigerian Army Recruitment Exercise 2023 – The Nigerian Army 85^th Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) for 2023 is ongoing, applications are invited from suitable and qualified applicants for the various open positions, see more details below.

Are you a Nigerian, interested in joining the Nigerian Army? This is your opportunity, enroll now and start your journey of becoming a part of the Nigerian Army today. This Recruitment Exercise is for Tradesmen/Women and Secondary School Certificate Holders.

In this article, we will provide an overview of the guidelines, qualifications, requirements, and application procedures on how you can apply successfully, see more as you read on.

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Requirements/Eligibility

Minimum Educational Requirement:

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To be eligible, all applicants must have a minimum of 4 credits or passes (including English and Mathematics) in no more than two sittings in WASCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.
Tradesmen/Women applicants must also possess a Trade Test/City Guild Certificate. Visit the Nigerian Army’s website for more information on specific trade qualifications.

Basic Requirements:

Be a single Nigerian citizen by birth
Possess a National Identity Card/NIN or BVN
Meet medical, physical, and psychological fitness standards set by the Nigerian Army
Have no criminal convictions
Hold a valid birth certificate or age declaration endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin
Meet height requirements: at least 1.68 meters for males and 1.65 meters for females
Be between 18-22 years old for non-tradesmen/women applicants, and no older than 26 years for tradesmen/women applicants as of April 31, 2023

Requirements Summary:

Minimum Age (Non-Trades)	18
Maximum Age (Non-Trades)	22
Minimum Age (Trades)	18
Maximum Age (Trades)	26
Minimum Height (Male)	1.68 meters
Minimum Height (Female)	1.65 meters
Minimum Educational Qualification	WASCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB + Trade Test/City Guild Certificate (for tradesmen/women)
Application Period	13 Mar 23 – 14 Apr 23

How to Apply

Visit the online Recruitment Portal at: https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/darrr.
Read Carefully the all the instructions stated
Click on Apply now below the instructions
Read the Disclaimer Carefully, click to mark the agreement box and choose the answer that suits you.
Click on Login

First timer, click on Signup to create an account using a functional email address as your username, then follow up the process to signup successfully.
After Signup, login using your username and password.
But if you have an account already, Login using your username and password
Fill out and submit the application form, then print a copy.
Print and complete the Guarantor Form.
Bring copies of the Application and Guarantor Forms to your state’s recruitment centre.

Important Dates:

Shortlisted candidates’ names will be published on the Nigerian Army website.
State Recruitment Screening Exercise will take place from May 2 to May 17, 2023.
Application deadline: April 14, 2023.

General Instructions to all applicants

No Pre-Selection Computer Based Test will be conducted.
All screening will take place at candidates’ respective state of origin.
Candidates must follow COVID-19 protocols during the recruitment process.
Candidates caught falsifying or forging results/documents will be disqualified and handed to the police for prosecution.
Avoid giving gratification or inducements to anyone during the recruitment exercise.
If in doubt, call support lines: 070812711985 and 07041467033.