This guide will show you how to successfully complete the Nigerian Army 81 Regular recruitment Intake (RRI) application form online.

Joining the Nigerian Army gives you the opportunity to work with the largest land military force in Africa. However, similar to previous years, there are certain criteria and required documents to be able to complete your online registration with the Nigerian army.

Note→ This post covers just the Regular Recruitment Instake. For information on Direct Short Service & Short Service, visit this post!!!

What’s the difference?

Admission into DSSC and SSC is only targeted at graduates, while the Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) exercise is targeted at O Level/Secondary School Certificate holders or OND (Ordinary National Diploma).

You can complete all your registration online, so long as you have all the required files and documents which I shall be listing out in a few lines.

General Requirements for joining the Nigerian Army

• Applicants must be of Nigerian nationality as defined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• All applicants must possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in any of the recognized Secondary School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB).
• Non-Tradesmen & Women applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 22.
• Tradesmen/women applicants must possess OND/trade, test/city, and guild certificate.
• Tradesmen/women applicants must be between the ages of 18-26 years.
• Applicants must be mentally, medically and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Male candidates must not be less than 1.68 meters tall, while female candidates must stand at 1.62 meters or above.
• Being a multilingual person is not a requirement for recruitment but will increase your chances of getting selected. In other words, having the ability to communicate in more than just one Nigerian language will provide a boost for your credentials.
• You must possess original copies of all of your documents.
• Falsification of documents shall be strictly dealt with if discovered.

How to apply online for Nigerian Army Regular Recruits Intake (RRI)

Step 1. Visit the Nigerian Army recruitment portal using https://recruitment.army.mil.ng.

Step 2. If the portal is open, you should notice a link in the homepage indicating register for 78RRI. Click on that link.

Step 3. Make sure you fill in the spaces with valid information including a valid email address. Afterwards, an email containing your username (which is often your email address) and password will be sent to your inbox.

Step 4. Login to the Nigeria Army portal using your email and password.

Step 5. Complete your registration by filling in all the required information and uploading valid documents. Documents usually include birth certificate/declaration of age, State of Origin, O’level Certificate, etc. (originals only).

Step 6. Print out all the forms and documents you’re provided with which include application forms, guarantor forms, photo cards, etc.

Step 7. Carryout all offline form completion necessary.

Step 8. Visit your designated extermination centre with all the required documents.

Step 9. Make sure you pass your examination gallantly.

Those are everything you need to do to join the Nigerian Army. As noted earlier, this guide is only targeted at Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) candidates.

See the image below for additional information.

• See how to apply for Direct Short Service or Short Service.

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