Navy Jobs 2025: Nigerian Navy Recruitment & Enlistment Portal

This is to inform all interested applicants that Nigerian Navy recruitment 2025/2026 for tradesmen/tradeswomen is currently open in Navy jobs 2025. Let me show you all you need to know from the requirements/qualifications, application deadline and how to apply.

Job Opportunities are open for 38 positions at Nigerian Navy recruitment for job seekers and professionals in January, 2025. Apply today while application is still open. You can apply for Nigerian Navy job on the website www.joinnigeriannavy.com portal and also get shortlisted.

Is Nigerian Navy Form 2025 Out?

Nigerian Navy Form 2025 is available for interested applicants who want to join the Nigerian Navy. You can apply for Nigerian Navy job on the website www.joinnigeriannavy.com portal and also get shortlisted.

The Nigerian Navy wishes to inform the general public and all potential applicants that the online registration for its NNBTS BAtch 37 Recruitment Exercise will commence on Wednesday 29 March 2023 and close on Saturday 6 May 2025.

Applicants are to:

Possess a minimum of 5 credits in SSCE, GCE, NECO, and NABTEB in not more than 2 sittings.

School certificates must not be older than 6 years from the date of application.

Applicants must be between the ages of 18 – 22 years by 30 September 2025 for SSCE and its equivalent. For entry requiring NCE, Diploma Sportsmen/Sportswomen, Imam/Chaplain, and Drivers/Mechanics, applicants must be between the ages of 18 – 26 years by 30 September 2025.

It is important to note that the application is free and applicants are advised to apply once as multiple applications/registrations will be disqualified. Applicants are advised to read the detailed instructions and requirements

Interested applicants should apply for an enrollment to the Nigerian Navy before application deadline.

Nigerian Navy form 2025 has been officially released on the portal www.joinnigeriannavy.com and you are to submit your application online.

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What Are The Eligible States?

Nationals from any of the Thirty Six (36) States in Nigeria can access to apply for Nigerian Navy Form 2025.

What Are The Requirements For Nigerian Navy Recruitment 2025?

It is important that you carefully read and follow the instructions for Nigerian Navy Recruitment 2025.

If you meet the requirements and have the qualifications listed below then you are good to apply for the job.

An Applicant must be a legal citizen of Nigeria with a valid means of identification such as International passport, national ID card (NIN) or permanent voters card.
Possess a WASSCE, NECO, NECO certificate with at least 5 credit passes in the core subjects including mathematics and English language.
Tradesmen/women applicants must also possess OND, Trade tests, City and Guild Certificate.
Applicant must be between the ages of 18 to 26 as at the time of application
Male applicants must NOT be less than 1.68 meters tall while female applicants must not be less than 1.62 meters tall
Possessing a bachelor or masters degree in other relevant discipline or higher national diploma required
Applicant must NOT have any physical disabilities
Applicant must NOT have any criminal records.

Eligibility Summary:

Age Requirement (Tradesmen) -18
Maximum Age (Tradesmen) – 22
Age Requirement (Non-Tradesmen) – 22
Maximum Age (Non-Tradesmen) – 26
Minimum Height (Male Candidates) – 1.68
Maximum Height (Female Candidates) – 1.62
Academic Qualifications – WASSCE/NECO/GCE/NABTEB or Higher Degree
Nationality – Nigeria

How to Apply For Nigerian Navy Recruitment 2025

If you meet the requirements and have the qualifications listed above then you are good to apply for Navy jobs 2025.

To apply for the job you need to register your account on the navy portal via https://www.joinnigeriannavy.com/application-guidelines/ with a valid email address and phone number. Ensure to re-read the job description on the navy portal.

Visit www.joinnigeriannavy.com
Navigate to “click to see full guidelines”
Read the application guidelines carefully
Navigate to “click here to apply”
Fill the application form
Submit

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the selection process and called upon for the Nigerian navy screening at Nigerian Navy Basic Training School Onne, Port Harcourt on Saturday 8 January 2025.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES SHORTLISTED FOR NIGERIAN NAVY BASIC TRAINING SCHOOL BATCH 37 INTERVIEW

The interview would be conducted concurrently at the centres from 16 February to 16 March 2025. The interview will include screening/verification of credentials/certificates, medical/physical evaluation and written test.

Shortlisted candidates are to come along with the following items:

Printout of their duly signed application forms.
Originals and photocopies of their credentials.
Originals and photocopies of valid Drivers’ Licence (Category H only).
Original and photocopy of State of Origin/LGA certificate.
National Identity Card/Acknowledgment Slip.
Writing materials.
Two pairs of navy blue shorts and 2 white (unmarked) T Shirts.
A pair of canvas/trainer and stockings.
Bed sheets and pillow cases.
Set of cutlery.
Four (4) recent 30X30mm passport sized photographs on white background.

l. Personal Toiletries (bathing and washing soaps, tooth paste and
brush e.t.c).

Candidates will be interviewed individually and if found deficient of any required criterion (criteria), his/her candidature shall be terminated at any stage of the interview.
If any information/declaration given by the candidates at any time during the entire selection process is found to be fake/false/wrong, his/her candidature shall be cancelled and he/she may be handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for possible prosecution.
Failure by any candidate to provide accurate information concerning his/her medical history during the entire selection process as stated on the Medical Examination Pro forma will result in automatic withdrawal from training and dismissal even when already in the Service.
Any candidate who fails to report for screening at specified centre for their State of Origin on the stipulated date for his/her Batch will forfeit his/her candidature.
Candidates are to report with a copy of their BVN.
Candidates found with false/forged documents shall be arrested and prosecuted.
Impostors shall be arrested and prosecuted.
All concerned are to note and comply accordingly.
All candidates are to adhere to the timeline for the order of attendance.

TIMELINE FOR THE ORDER OF ATTENDANCE OF CANDIDATES

Candidates information are distributed for interview acording to their State,Geo-Political Zone, Centre Venue/Date Remarks.

1 . Jigawa North West
(NW) Geo Political Zones

Venue: NDA Old Site Kaduna

Date: 16 – 25 Feb 25

Kaduna
Kano
Katsina
Kebbi
Sokoto
Zamfara

Benue North Central (NC) Geo Political Zone
Venue: NDA Old Site Kaduna

Date: 26 Feb – 7 Mar 25

FCT
Kogi
Kwara
Nasarawa
Niger
Plateau

Adamawa North East
(NE) Geopolitical zone

Venue: NDA Old Site Kaduna

Date: 8 – 16 Mar 25

Bauchi
Borno
Gombe
Taraba
Yobe

Akwa Ibom South South
(SS) Geopolitical zone

Venue: NNBTS Onne

Date: 6 – 25 Feb 25

Bayelsa
Cross River
Delta
Edo
Rivers

Abia South East
(SE) Geopolitical zone

Venue: NNBTS Onne
Date: 26 Feb – 7 Mar 25

Anambra
Ebonyi
Enugu
Imo

Ekiti South West
(SW) Geopolitical zone

Venue: NNBTS Onne

Date: 8 – 16 Mar 25

Lagos
Ogun
Ondo
Osun
Oyo

Guidelines For Entry Into The Nigerian Navy- NNBTS Batch 37

The NN Recruitment Process commences with advertisements in the print and electronic media for awareness of the general public. Applicants would then begin their application process by filling online application forms. On completion of online registration by applicants, successful ones are invited for Recruitment Examinations. Thereafter, those who emerge successful at the Recruitment Examinations are invited for interview before final shortlisting of qualified candidates.

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS

Applicant must be a citizen of Nigeria by birth.
Applicants for entry categories A5, B1, B2, B3, C1, D1, D7, E2, E3, E4 and F1 require School Certificate and must be between the ages of 18 – 22 years by 30 September 2023. For entry categories requiring NCE, Diploma (OND), Registered Nurse/Midwife qualifications, such as categories A1, A2, A3, A4, C2, C3, D2, E5, F2, J, K and N as well as categories D3 (Sportsmen and Sportswomen), D5 (Chaplain Assistants, D6 (Imam Assistants) and H (Drivers/Mechanics), applicants must be between ages of 18 – 26 years by 31 September 2023. See the Educational Requirements for Entry into Each Category.
Applicants must not be married or have children.
Applicants must be free from any previous criminal conviction by a court of law.
Applicants with any of the following medical/physical challenges are NOT to apply: sight problem, ear problem, communicable diseases, mental problems, stammering, or any physical disability. Applicants who have tattoos are also not to apply.
Applicants must not be below the height of 1.69 meters for males and 1.65 meters for females.
Applicants are required to possess any of the following educational/professional qualifications:

a. West African Senior School Certificate Examination Certificate (not more than 2 sittings and not older than 6 years from the date of application, also applicable to sub paragraphs b – e).

b. General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level.

c. National Examination Council (NECO).

d. National Business and Technical Examinations (NABTEB).

e. WAEC City and Guilds or London City and Guild.

f. Ordinary National Diploma (OND).

g. Any other educational qualification equivalent to those mentioned above.

h. Applicants would be required to produce their primary school leaving certificate at the selection interview.

All applicants must indicate/provide their National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN).
Applicants with other educational/professional qualifications higher than those stated in paragraph 1 (a-g) are not to apply. Applicants are warned that it is an offence to present false or forged documents for the Recruitment.
Certificates or qualifications not declared or tendered and accepted during the Recruitment exercise are not acceptable after recruitment and cannot be tendered for the purpose of change of department or advancement while already in the Nigerian Navy. Only qualifications obtained under proper service provisions are acceptable while in the Nigerian Navy.
Applicants are required to print out Applicant’s Declaration Form, Parent/Guardian Consent Form, Local Government Area Certification Form, Police Certification Form and Guarantors Form which must be properly completed, endorsed and presented during the interview.
Applicants must come to the recruitment centres with the following documents:

a. Photocopies of Birth Certificate or Age Declaration.

b. Photocopies of Credentials.

c. Duly completed Identification Form must be signed by Chairman or Secretary of the Applicant’s LGA or by an officer of the rank of Commander and above (or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force) or Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) and above who hails from the Applicant’s State of Origin.

d. Duly completed Parent/Guardian Consent Form signed by Applicant’s Parent or Guardian.

e. Four (4) passport photographs duly signed and stamped at the back by (c) above.

f. Candidates are to bring the scratch cards of their WAEC,GCE, NECO and NABTEB results to the recruitment centres.

Application Form is to be completed and submitted online.
Any applicant suspected or confirmed to have impersonated, falsified, forged or presented false document(s) shall be disqualified from the Recruitment exercise and handed over to the appropriate law enforcement agency for prosecution.
The date for the Recruitment Aptitude Test will be posted on the NN portal in due course.

Educational Requirements For Entry Into Each Category

A 1 – Marine Engineer Artificer (MEA)

Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Marine or Mechanical Engineering and 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

A2 – Weapon Electrical Artificers (WEA)

Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Electrical Electronic Engineering and 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

A3 – Aircraft Engineering Artificers (Airframe Engine) Qualification

Diploma in Airframe and Engine certified/recognized by ICAO and 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

A4 – Aircraft Engineering Artificers (Avionics & Aircraft Electrics, Electrical / Electronics) (AEA-AA/EEE)

Certificate/Diploma in Aircraft Electrics & Avionics recognized by ICAO and 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

A5 – Shipwright Artificers (SHIPA)

Minimum of SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. OND in Mechanical/Electrical/Welding Engineering also eligible.

B1 – Marine Engineer Mechanics (MEM)

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered. Technical bias will be an advantage.

B2 – Weapon Electrical Mechanics (WEM)

B3 – Automobile Mechanics (AM)

Requirements as in B1.

C1- Communications

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics and Physics.

C2 – Computer

Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Computer Studies/Computer Science, Desktop Publishing, Office Suite and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 Credits including English Language and Mathematics.

C3 – ICT

Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Computer Studies/Computer Science. Computer literacy is compulsory and must possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 Credits including English Language, Mathematics and Physics. Proficiency or industrial certification in any of the under listedareas shall be an added advantage:

a. Database.

b. Computer-Aided Design.

c. Personal Computer Maintenance.

d. Networking Fundamentals.

e. Website Development and Management.

f. Programming.

D1 – Seaman

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language and Mathematics.

D2 – Survey Recorders

Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Land Survey, Cartography, Geographic Information System and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics or Geography or Technical Drawing.

D3 – Sportsmen and Sportswomen

Athletes should possess SSCE or equivalent with 4 credits including English Language and proven talents in sports as well as evidence of participation
in National Sports Festival. Alternatively, candidates must have participated in any National Championship/All African Games/Olympic Games or Any International Competitions with License from National Sports Federation/State Sports Association.

D4 – Physical Training Instructors

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language. Interest and proven talents in sports as well as evidence of participation in sports at Secondary School/State/YSFON level is required.

D5 – Chaplain Assistants

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language and Christian Religious Knowledge. Two years experience as clergy/church worker as well as letter of recommendation from 2 Clerics/churches recognized by the NN is required.

D6 – Imam Assistants

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Arabic and Islamic Religious Knowledge. Two years experience as Imam/Mosque attendant as well as letter of recommendation from 2 Islamic clerics/organizations recognized by the NN is required.

D7 – Firemen

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language.

E1 – Writers

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Accounts/Economics. Computer skill is compulsory. Also OND/NCE in Accounts or Secretariat Administration would be added advantage.

E2 – Store Assistants

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics and Economics. Computer skill is an added advantage.

E3 – Caterers

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language and Home Management/Food Nutrition. Certificate or any proven experience as a Waiter or Steward is an advantage.

E4 – Ordnance

Five credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other 2 subjects.

E5 – Project Technicians

Minimum of OND Lower Credit in relevant discipline such as Architecture, Quantity Survey, Civil/Structure/Building Technology, Electrical/Mechanical installation, Urban and Rural Planning, Estate Management, Land Economy and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics and Physics.

F1 – Medical Assistants

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Physics.

F2 – Health Technicians

The under listed Technicians are under F2:

a. Biomedical Engineering Technician.

b. Dental Surgery Assistant/Dental Health Technician.

c. Dispensing Optician Technician.

d. Environmental Health Technician.

e. Medical Imaging/X-Ray Technician.

f. Medical Laboratory Technician.

g. Medical Records Assistant/Health Information Management Technician.

h. Pharmacy Technician.

i. Physiotherapy Technician.

A minimum qualification of OND Lower Credit or Professional qualification in any of the relevant fields stated above plus SSCE/Equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Mathematics.

G – Bandsmen

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language. Applicants must be proficient in playing one or more musical instruments.

H – Drivers/Mechanics

SSCE or Equivalent with 5 credits including English Language. Current Mechanic apprenticeship certificate and evidence of driving experience with
a valid driver’s licence as well as a letter of recommendation [as a mechanic] from past or present employer is required.

J – Journalists

Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Mass Communication, Journalism, Photography, Printing Technology, Information Library, Public Relations, Graphic Arts, Film Making or Cinematography and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language and Mathematics.

K – Nurses

Single qualification RN and double qualification in any relevant qualification such as RM, A&E, ENT, Psychiatric, Pediatric, Orthopedic/Trauma, Ophthalmic, Anesthetic, Public Health, Occupational Health, Nephrology/Dialysis and Theatre Nursing. Applicants must possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 including English Language, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, Physics and Chemistry.

N – Education

NCE in Arts/Science/Technical subjects in addition to SSCE or equivalent with 5 Credits including English Language and Mathematics for Science/Technical subjects or 5 credits Including English Language and at least a pass in Mathematics for Arts subjects.

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