Nigerian Army Recruitment 85RRI: Step-by-Step Application Guide
JOIN THE NIGERIAN ARMY: APPLICATION PROCESS 2023 – 85 REGULAR RECRUIT INTAKE.
- Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 85th Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) of the Nigerian Army.
- Nigerian citizens aged 18 and above, with at least 4 passes in WASCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB (in no more than two sittings), are invited to apply.
Nigerian Army Recruitment Requirements
Minimum Educational Requirement:
- To be eligible, all applicants must have a minimum of 4 credits or passes (including English and Maths) 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 for Nigerian Army Recruitment Form
- Visit the online application portal at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/darrr.
- Create a user account using a functional email address as your username.
- Log in 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.
