Apply for Military Jobs in Nigeria – Do have an interest in joining the Nigerian military service and making it a job for yourself? I know of quite a number of people who have told me that they want to become soldiers and work for the federal government of Nigeria.
The big question now is if you want to join the Nigerian army, what are the processes for applying for it? That is what we are going to discuss in this article today. What that means is that in this article, we will tell you everything you need to know and how to apply for the Nigerian army.
About the Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army is the land force of the Nigerian Armed Forces, it was founded in 1956. The main role or function of the force is to wage land warfare against external aggression or attacks from other countries, thereby protecting and defending the citizens of the country. It is governed by a body known as the Nigerian Army Council (NAC), and the Chief of Army Staff, is the highest military rank in the Nigerian Army. The Nigerian Army’s headquarter is situated in Abuja the nation’s capital. It has over 160,000 soldiers, according to 2023 reports, with a motto: victory is from God alone. The Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Army is the President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari.
Joining the Nigerian Army as a Graduate
If you want to join the Nigerian army as a graduate of either a university or polytechnic, it therefore means that you will be applying through the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC), the DSSC is also known as the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSC).
New combatants and strong men who graduated from higher institutions, will pass through 6-month training programs being hosted by the Nigerian Army, and the applicants in this category are required to possess a BSc or HND, and other requirements that may be required of the applicants.
Nigerian Army Graduate Eligibility Requirements
If you want to join the Nigeria army as a graduate, here are the eligibility requirements they must meet:
- Be a Nigerian by birth
- Applicants must be certified as being physically and mentally fit
- Minimum ages limit of 22 and 28 Years
- Be medically and physically fit
- The minimum height for males is 1.68m
- While the minimum height for females is 1.65m
- The candidate should not have been convicted in any Court of Law
- Possess at least a second-class lower division from a recognized university
- Not less than lower credit for all HND applicants, and must come from a recognized polytechnic
- Must possess an NYSC discharged certificate or provide an exemption letter
- A valid birth certificate endorsed by A hospital Court or National population commission is required
- A certificate of State of Origin is also needed
- Letters of recommendation by at least two recognized referees who will attest for you
- Partake in the zonal screening exercise at the designated zonal center
Joining the Nigerian Army as a Recruit
Joining the Nigerian Army as a Recruit, are for those who want to apply as Non-commissioned officers in the Nigerian Army. here applicants will pass through 6-month training programs being hosted by the Nigerian Army, and the applicants in this category are required to possess O’Level qualifications and other requirements that may be required of the applicants.
Nigerian Army Recruitment Eligibility Requirements
If you want to join the Nigeria army as a recruit, here are the eligibility requirements they must meet:
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a Nigerian by birth
- Applicants must be certified as being physically and mentally fit
- Must be a graduate of a secondary school with a Waec, Neco, or GCE certificate
- Minimum ages limit of 22 and 28 Years
- Be medically and physically fit
- The minimum height for males is 1.68m
- While the minimum height for females is 1.65m
- The candidate should not have been convicted in any Court of Law
- Possess at least a second-class lower division from a recognized university
- Not less than lower credit for all HND applicants, and must come from a recognized polytechnic
- Must possess an NYSC discharged certificate or provide an exemption letter
- A valid birth certificate endorsed by A hospital Court or National population commission is required
- A certificate of State of Origin is also needed
- Letters of recommendation by at least two recognized referees who will attest for you
- Partake in the zonal screening exercise at the designated zonal center
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Locations (barracks) of the Nigerian Military
The Nigerian army has so many barracks spread across the country, and in this section, we will list all of them for you and where they are located.
Here are some army barracks in Nigeria:
- Dodan Barracks (Lagos)
- Ikeja Barracks (Lagos)
- Ojo Barracks (Lagos)
- Ibagwa barracks (Akwa Ibom)
- Calabar Barracks (Cross River)
- Ribadu Cantonment (Kaduna)
- Adaka Boro Barracks (Elele)
- Giwa Barracks (Maiduguri)
- Maimalari Barracks (Maiduguri)
- Fort Nagwamatse (Kontagora)
- Obienu Barracks (Bauchi)
- Ejoor Barracks (Effurun)
- Camp Wu Bassey (Abuja)
- Fort IBB (formerly Fort Obasanjo) in Abuja
- Sani Abacha Barracks (Abuja)
- Yakubu Gowon Barracks (Abuja)
- Aguiyi-Ironsi Barracks (Abuja)
- Gado Nasko Barracks (Abuja)
- Mogadishu Barracks (Abuja)
How to Apply for the Nigerian Army Recruitment Form
- Log in to the Nigerian Army official portal at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/darrr.
- Create a user account
- Use your email address as your username.
- Log in using your username and password.
- Fill out the empty space provided for you
- Cross-check your details
- Then submit the application form
- Print out your application copy submitted
- Complete the Guarantor Form.
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 |
| Application Period | 13 Mar 23 – 14 Apr 23 |
Nigerian Military Staffs Monthly Salary
In this section, we are going to look at the salary structure of the Nigerian army. The Nigerian army salaries vary based on their ranks. of each soldier. Here are their monthly salaries based on their ranks
- Field Marshal (5 stars): N/a
- General (4 stars): ₦1.500,000.00
- Lieutenant General (3 stars): ₦1.000,000.00
- Major General (2 stars): ₦950,000
- Brigadier General (1 star): ₦750,000
- Colonel: ₦550,000
- Lieutenant Colonel: ₦350,000
- Major: ₦300,000
- Captain: ₦220,000
- Lieutenant: ₦180,000
- Second Lieutenant: ₦120,000
- Master Warrant Officer: ₦90,000.00
- Warrant Officer: ₦80,000
- Staff Sergeant: ₦68,000
- Sergeant: ₦63,000
- Corporal: ₦58,000
- Lance Corporal: ₦55,000
- Private: ₦49,000
- Recruit: ₦12,000 – ₦15,000
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- No Pre-Selection Computer-Based Test.
- No special center for recruitment.
- Zonal Screening Exercise will not take place
- No electronic or recording devices are allowed into the venue of the State Recruitment Exercise.
- COVID-19 protocols should be observed by all candidates
- All falsified or forged results will lead to the withdrawal of candidates from training.
- You are required to come with your BVN printout.
- Screening exercise for all shortlisted candidates starts from 8 – 21 May 2023 in their respective states
That’s it!
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