Nigerian Army Recruitment 2025: Application Portal, Requirements, and Deadline

Nigerian Army 2025 Recruitment Portal opens for applications.

 

The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Short Service Combatant (SSC) Commission Course, offering qualified Nigerians the opportunity to serve in both the Combat Arms and Combat Support Arms of the force.

 

News Week Nigeria reports that the programme is part of the Army’s ongoing efforts to strengthen national defence and expand its pool of professionally trained officers across key operational units.

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Eligibility Criteria for the 2025 Nigerian Army Recruitment

Interested applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Age: Applicants must be between 23 and 27 years old.
• Educational Qualification: Minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) with Lower Credit or a Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class Lower Division) in any of the following fields — Arts, Sciences, or Humanities.
• Physical and Medical Fitness: Candidates must be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to Nigerian Army standards.
• Citizenship: Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth.
• Marital Status: Only single individuals are eligible to apply.

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Mandatory Requirements

Applicants are required to present the following valid documents during the application and screening process:

• Birth Certificate or Age Declaration issued by a recognized authority.
• Certificate of State of Origin signed by a local government official.
• NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption.
• Letters of Attestation from previous educational institutions or employers.
• Recent Passport Photograph meeting official specifications.

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Service Conditions

Successful candidates will undergo intensive military and leadership training before being commissioned into the Nigerian Army.

Key details include:

• Service Duration: 15 years (comprising 10 years on the active list, renewable for an additional 5 years based on performance and conduct).
• Rank on Commissioning: Second Lieutenant.
• Available Specializations:
  • Combat Arms: Infantry, Armour Corps.
  • Combat Support Arms: Artillery, Engineers, Signals, and Intelligence Corps.

These positions are designed to enhance Nigeria’s defence capacity and operational readiness across land, intelligence, and engineering divisions.

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How to Apply for the Nigerian Army 2025 Recruitment

Applicants are to visit the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal at 👉 recruitment.army.mil.ng

Follow these steps:

1. Create an account on the recruitment portal.
2. Fill out the application form carefully with accurate details.
3. Upload all required documents in the appropriate file formats.
4. Submit the completed application online before the deadline.

Candidates are advised to print out their application slips after submission and await further instructions regarding the screening and selection exercise.

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Nigerian Army 2025 Recruitment Deadline

• Application Closes: 12 November 2025

All interested applicants are urged to complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid system congestion or late submissions.

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Contact and Further Enquiries

For more information, visit the official Nigerian Army website or reach out via the contact details provided on the recruitment portal.

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Applicants are strongly advised not to engage with unofficial websites or individuals claiming to guarantee admission, as the recruitment process is completely free of charge.