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Nigerian Navy Recruitment 2023

The Nigerian Navy Recruitment 2023 is ongoing. Follow the guideline here for the application.

This is to announce to the general public and citizens of Nigeria that the online application of the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) Recruitment Batch 35 Starts on Wednesday 29 March, 2023 and stops on Saturday 6 May, 2023. On this note, interested applicants are requested to complete and submit the application form at: www.joinnigeriannavy.com on or before the stated deadline.

As you read this article, you are going to see the:

  • general application requirements,
  • application guidelines
  • eligibilty
  • academic requirements, and other necessary information that you may need on the course of the application.

If you are interested in joining the Nigerian Navy Batch 35 and you would like to get more detailed information on how to apply, ensure that you read this article carefully to the end.

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Eligibility for Nigerian Navy Recruitment

Eligibility for Nigerian Navy are those attributes that every potential applicant must posses before he/she would commence the application processes. It is worthy of note that application without these eligibility criteria shall not be accepted and the applicant will not stand any chance of being selected recruited into the Nigerian Navy.

GUIDELINES FOR ENTRY INTO THE NIGERIAN NAVY FOR NNBTS BATCH 35

1. Applicants must be citizens of Nigeria by birth.

2. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 – 22 years by February 2023 for School Certificate holders and 18 – 26 years for those with higher qualifications such as Nurses, NCE, OND, drivers, etc.

3. Applicants must not be married or have children.

4. Applicants must be free from any previous criminal conviction by a court of law.

5. 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.

6. Applicants must not be below the height of 1.69 meters for males and 1.650 meters for females.

7. 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 subparagraphs 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.

i. All applicants must indicate/provide their National Identification
Number (NIN).

j. Applicants are to note that entry requirement into the following
categories is SSCE or equivalent: A5, B1, B2, B3, C1, D1, D7, E2, E3, E4, F1.

Any other additional qualifications in these categories can only serve as an added advantage for selection into the Branch and shall not attract any extra advantage whatsoever. See the Educational Requirements for Entry into Each Category.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Applicants are required to print out Parent/Guardian consent Form and Local Government Attestation Form which must be properly completed, endorsed, and presented during the interview.

11. 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 NECO and WAEC results to the recruitment centres.

12. Application Form is to be completed and submitted online.

13. 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.

14. The date for the Recruitment Aptitude Test will be posted on the NN portal in due course.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO EACH CATEGORY

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shipwright Artificers (SHIPA)

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

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.

Weapon Electrical Mechanics (WEM)

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.

Automobile Mechanics (AM)

Requirements as in WEM above.

Communications

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

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.

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 listed areas 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.

Seaman

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

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.

Sports Men and Women

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 the National Sports Federation/State Sports Association.

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.

Chaplain Assistants

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

Mosque Assistants

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including Arabic, Islamic Religious Knowledge, and English Language. Two years experience as Imam/Mosque

attendant, as well as a letter of recommendation from 2 Islamic clerics/organizations recognized by the NN, is required.

Firemen

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language.

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.

Store Assistants

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

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.

Ordnance

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

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.

Medical Assistants

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

Health Technicians

The under-listed Technicians are under Health Technician:

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.

Bandsmen

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

Drivers/Mechanics

SSCE or Equivalent with 5 credits including the 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 a past or present employer, is required.

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.

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.

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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Documents/Materials Required for Nigerian Navy Recruitment Application

  • Birth certificate or age declaration
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Original and photocopies of credentials
  • Educational certificates.
  • Six (6) colored passport photographs.
  • Completed Parent/Guardian Consent Form duly signed.
  • NYSC Discharge / Exemption certificate
  • BioData Form
  • One pair of black shoes
  • Two (2) pairs of black trousers
  • Two (2) white long sleeve shirts
  • Two (2) black ties
  • Two (2) white round neck vests
  • Three (3) pairs of white long socks
  • One pair of white canvas
  • One pair of brown canva

How to Apply For Nigeria Navy Application

As earlier stated, application of the Nigerian Navy is done online via the official website: www.joinnigeriannavy.com. Interested applicants should follow the instructions given below:

a. Applicants are to apply online at www.joinnigeriannavy.com

b. Application is free of charge. Applicants are advised to apply once as multiple applications/registrations will be disqualified.

c. On submission, Applicants are to print out copies of the completed Application Forms together with the following Forms:

i. Applicant’s Declaration and Certification by Parent/Guardian Form.

ii. Local Government Area Certification Form.

iii. Police Certification Form.

iv. Guarantor Form.

v. ‘For Official Use Only’ Form.

d. Applicants are to come to the designated recruitment examinations centres with the endorsed printed-out copies of their online completed Forms.

General Information for All Applicant

1. The recruitment exercise will commence with online screening of applicants’ qualifications follow by recruitment examinations at designated centres nationwide on a date to be announced later.

2. Applicants are advised to read the detailed instructions at www.joinnigeriannavy.com

3. Applicants are advised in their own interest not to submit multiple online applications. Any applicant with multiple submissions will be disqualified.

4. Applicants are further advised in their own interest not to give any form of gratification or inducement to any person or group of persons for assistance at any stage of the recruitment exercise.

5. Any applicant who falsifies or forges his/her documents and is discovered at any time will be handed over to the appropriate law enforcement agency for prosecution.

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