Nigerian Army 90RRI Recruitment 2025 Form is Out

Nigerian Army 2025 Recruitment

Nigerian Army 90RRI Recruitment 2025 Form is Out- The application form for the ongoing Nigerian Army 90RRI recruitment is out. This is a major opportunity for young Nigerians to join the Army as tradesmen/women or non-tradesmen/non-tradeswomen. All interested and qualified applicants are to ensure that all their documents are ready before signing in to the official portal. Also, it is advised that applicants must maintain and keep all instructions detailed by the Nigerian Army, as any applicant who submits his or her application more than once will be disqualified.

In this article, we provide full details on requirements/ eligibility, how to apply, the closing date, and critical tips to improve your chances.

What Is 90RRI?

The Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) is the standard entry route used by the Nigerian Army to recruit new soldiers. The “90RRI” denotes the 90th batch of this recurring recruitment. Applicants with varying educational and technical backgrounds are accepted under two broad categories:

Non-Tradesmen / Non-Tradeswomen: Applicants who do not hold a vocational trade certificate but possess the minimum academic qualification (SSCE / WAEC / NECO, etc.).
Tradesmen / Tradeswomen: Applicants who have relevant vocational, trade test, or technical certificates in specific trades.

Is the NA 90RRI Form Out?

Yes, the management of the Nigerian army has announced that the 2025/20226 NA 90RRI form is officially out for all to apply.

Link to Apply for Nigerian Army 90RRI Recruitment Portal

The official application link is the Nigerian Army recruitment portal: https://recruitment.army.mil.ng

Note:

Avoid fraudsters: The recruitment is free. If someone demands money to “guarantee selection,” it’s a scam.

Requirements / Qualifications

Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizen by birth, and must possess National Identity Card/NIN and BVN print out.
All applicants must possess a minimum of 4 passes including English Language in not more than 2 sittings in WASCE / GCE / NECO / NABTEB and NBAIS.
In addition to the above qualifications, those applying as trades men/women must also possess Trade Test / City and Guild Certificate. Details are available on the website.
Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army standards.
Applicants must be free of any criminal conviction by the court of law.
Applicants must possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council, or age declaration.
Applicants must possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants must not be less than 1.68 metres and 1.65 metres tall for male and female candidates respectively.
An applicant must not be less than 18 years or more than 22 years for non-trades men/women, while trades men/women must not be more than 26 years as at 30 Dec 25.
Interested candidates are advised to log on to the NA recruitment website https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from 29 Sep – 14 Nov 25.

General Instructions

Candidates are to note that there will be no Pre Selection Computer Based Test.
No special centre for recruitment.
There will be no Zonal Screening Exercise.
All screening of potential recruits will be conducted at the candidates’ respective state of origin.
Candidates are not to bring electronic or recording devices to the venue of the State Recruitment Exercise.
Tattoo, Piercing or Inscription on any part of the body other than tribal marks are not allowed.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to secondary)
Multiple piercing of ears for female are not allowed.
Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
Any candidate who falsifies or forges his/her results and is discovered even during training at Depot NA will be withdrawn from training.
Candidates are advised in their own interest not give any form of gratification or inducement to any person or group of persons to assist them in the recruitment exercise.
Candidates are to come with their NIN slip and BVN print out.
Candidates are advised to carefully study the instruction on the website or call the following support lines if in doubt: 07036499094 and 09041116433.
Names of shortlisted candidates for screening will be published on the NA website for awareness of all candidates.
Shortlisted candidates are expected to report to their respective states of origin for the screening exercise from 4 – 17 Dec 25.
Recruitment into the Nigerian Army is “FREE”.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline

The application closing date is 14 November 2025.

Note

All documents will be verified from the appropriate issuing authorities
All those with fake documents will be handed over to the police for prosecution
Candidates are to note that there will be no Pre-Selection Computer Based Test.
No Special centre for recruitment.
All screening of potential recruits will be conducted at the candidates’ respective state of origin.
Candidates are not to bring electronic or recording devices to the venue of the State Recruitment Exercise.
Tattoo, piercing, or inscription on any part of the body other than tribal marks are not allowed.
Multiple piercings of the ears for females are not allowed.
Candidates must tender all original copies of their credentials, including (Primary to Secondary Certificates).
Candidates must not belong to any cult/secret society/fraternity.
A candidate will be withdraw from training if found to have forged or falsified his/her documents.
Candidates are advised in their own interest not to give any form of gratification or inducement to any person or group of persons to assist them in the recruitment exercise.
Candidates must come with their NIN and BVN Slips.
Candidates are advised to carefully study the instructions on the website or call the following support lines if in doubt: 07036499094 and 09041116433.
Names of shortlisted candidates for screening would be published on the Nigerian Army website for the awareness of all candidates.
Shortlisted candidates would be expected to report to their respective states of origin for the screening exercise from 4-18 December 2025.