This guide will help those pursuing a military career by providing essential details on the application process, enlistment requirements and the scheduled recruitment dates of Nigerian Army 89RRI recruitment.

Job Description

Country	Nigeria
Organization	Nigerian Army
Employment Type	Full Time (89RRI)
Qualifications	WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB/NBAIS TRADE TEST/CITY AND GUILD CERTIFICATE
Application Start Date	31st of March 2025
Application Deadline	17th of May 2025
Application Method	Online
Application Form	Free
Application Portal Link	https://recruitment.army.mil.ng
Projected Salary	Unknown
Gender	Male & Female

Nigerian Army 89RRI Recruitment 2025 Registration Form

The Nigerian Army has officially opened online registration for the 89 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) Recruitment Exercise for both Trades and Non-Tradesmen and women. The application period runs from March 31, 2025 to May 17, 2025 and the form is completely FREE for all eligible applicants. This update was announced on the Nigerian Army’s official X page (X.com/@HQNigerianArmy).

Basic Entry Requirements for Nigerian Army 89RRI Recruitment Candidates

To qualify for recruitment into the Nigerian Army, applicants must meet these essential requirements:

- Be single, a Nigerian citizen by birth, and possess a National Identity Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN).
- Meet the Nigerian Army’s medical, physical, and psychological fitness standards, and have no criminal convictions.
- Hold at least four passes (including English Language) in WASSCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB, or NBAIS, obtained in no more than two sittings.
- Tradesmen and women must also have a Trade Test or City and Guilds certificate.
- Provide a valid birth certificate issued by the National Population Commission, a hospital, local government, or an age declaration.
- Be aged 18–22 years for non-trades applicants, and not older than 26 years for tradesmen and women as of June 30, 2025.
- Applicants must not be less than 1.68 metres and 1.65 metres tall for men and women respectively.
- Applicants must possess a valid State of origin certificate.

If you have all the requirements mentioned above, you can now proceed with your application.

Method of Application for Nigerian Army 89RRI Qualified Candidates

Registration is conducted online and the application portal is currently open. Also, the process is completely FREE. Please note each applicant is allowed to apply only once—submitting multiple applications will result in immediate disqualification.

Follow these simple steps to Apply:

Apply online via the recruitment portal → https://recruitment.army.mil.ng → Scroll to “89RRI Recruitment” → Click “Apply Now” → Complete the application form, submit online and print a copy → Print and complete the Guarantor form as appropriate → Bring duly signed copies of the application and guarantor form to the designated state recruitment centers

Important Guidelines for the Nigerian Army Recruitment Exercise

Please note the following important guidelines for the Nigerian Army recruitment exercise:

There will be no pre-selection computer-based test and no special recruitment centers.
Screening will take place only in each candidate’s state of origin, and electronic or recording devices are not allowed at the venue.
Candidates must not have tattoos or bodily inscriptions, must present original educational certificates, and must not belong to any cult, society, or fraternity.
Any candidate found with forged documents at any stage will be disqualified and withdrawn from training.
Do not offer money or inducements to anyone for recruitment assistance, and ensure you bring your NIN slip to the screening venue.
Names of shortlisted candidates to participate in the State recruitment screening will be published on the website for awareness of all candidates
Shortlisted candidates are to report to their respective State of origin for the screening exercise from 2nd June – 16th June 2025.

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If you have all the enlistment requirements and completed the application process, you stand a chance of being shortlisted for screening. Hence, prepare thoroughly and perform your best during the screening exercise to increase your chances of being selected for your state’s quota.

Do you have need for further clarification? Contact the Nigerian Army Recruitment support lines:

07036499094
09041116433

That’s all you need to know concerning the registration. If you have any question for the community, let us know in the comment section. Goodluck gallant soldier!

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Nigerian Army 89RRI Recruitment 2025: See Application Steps, Requirements and Screening Dates