Nigerian Army 92 Regular Recruit Intake 2026: Requirements, Portal and How to Apply
The Nigerian Army 92 Regular Recruit Intake 2026 is open. Online registration started 9 September 2026 and closes 21 October 2026. If you want a paid career with training, medical cover and a pension, this intake is one of the clearest routes into the force.
This guide covers trades and non-trades categories, exact age and height cuts, documents that must match your NIN and BVN, the state-of-origin screening window, and the official portal. Recruitment is free. Anyone asking for money is running a scam.
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What the 92 Regular Recruit Intake actually is
The 92 Regular Recruit Intake (92RRI) is the Army’s mass entry stream for tradesmen, tradeswomen and non-trades applicants. You join as a recruit, complete depot training, then get posted.
A separate skilled window inside the same intake targets boat operators, marine mechanics, electrical and mechanical technicians, and other technical apprentices. Age for that skilled track has been reported up to 35 in some Army notices. Confirm the category you select on recruit.army.mil.ng before you submit.
Key dates for Nigerian Army 92 Regular Recruit Intake 2026
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration opens | 9 September 2026 |
| Application deadline | 21 October 2026 |
| State screening (shortlisted only) | 17 November – 1 December 2026 |
Names of shortlisted candidates go up on the official Army site. Screening happens in your state of origin, not where you live.
Basic entry requirements
Miss one item and the form dies. Check this list against your papers before you open the portal.
- Single Nigerian citizen by birth
- Valid NIN and BVN slip; name and date of birth must match on NIN, BVN and every certificate
- Medically, physically and psychologically fit by Nigerian Army standards
- No criminal conviction from any competent court
- Minimum 4 passes including English Language in not more than 2 sittings (WASSCE / GCE / NECO / NABTEB / NBAIS)
- Trades applicants: Trade Test or City and Guilds certificate on top of the SSCE passes
- Valid birth certificate from NPC, hospital or LGA, or a court age declaration
- Valid certificate of state of origin
- Apply with state of origin, not state of residence
Age limit
| Category | Age by 21 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Non-trades men and women | 18–22 years |
| Trades men and women | 18–26 years |
Skilled/technical notices tied to this intake have used an 18–35 band. Use the age printed on the form you are filling, not a WhatsApp flyer.
Height
Men: not less than 1.68 metres. Women: not less than 1.65 metres.
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What you get if you make it
The Army lists these as the career package after successful training:
- Defined promotion path
- Regular pay and allowances
- Military education and specialist courses in Nigeria and abroad
- Chance to continue formal schooling
- Medical care for you and your family
- Pension and gratuity
- Service at home and on missions outside Nigeria
- Post-service opportunities
That package only starts after you pass screening, training and documentation checks. Forged papers get you withdrawn.
How to apply on recruit.army.mil.ng
- Open the official portal only: https://recruit.army.mil.ng
- Create or log in with the username and password the site generated
- Complete the form, submit online, then print the photo card
- Fill the guarantor form and the other printed declarations
- Submit online after printing. Print-only without online submit = disqualification
Support lines listed by the Army: 193, 07036499094, 09041116433.
Documents to carry to state screening
Bring signed originals and the printed set:
- Photo card
- Declaration by applicant
- Parent / guardian forms
- Certification by LGA Chairman / Secretary
- Certification by Divisional Police Officer
- Guarantor’s form
- NIN slip and BVN slip
- All original education certificates from primary to secondary
- Birth certificate or court age declaration
- Certificate of state of origin
Rules that knock people out
- No pre-selection computer-based test for this intake
- No special recruitment centre. Screening is in your state of origin
- No phones, recorders or other electronics at the venue
- No tattoos, piercings or body inscriptions except tribal marks. Multiple ear piercings for women are not allowed
- No cult, society or fraternity membership
- Do not pay anyone. Recruitment is free
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FAQ
When does Nigerian Army 92 Regular Recruit Intake 2026 close?
Online applications close 21 October 2026. Late forms are not accepted on the portal.
What is the age limit for trades and non-trades?
Non-trades: 18–22 years. Trades: not more than 26 years by 21 October 2026. Check skilled-category text on the live form if you are applying as a technician.
Where do I apply?
Only on https://recruit.army.mil.ng. Ignore lookalike domains and agents.
Is there a CBT before screening?
No. The Army stated there will be no pre-selection computer-based test. Shortlisted names appear on the Army website. Screening runs 17 November to 1 December 2026 in your state of origin.
Can I apply from my state of residence?
No. You must apply and screen with your state of origin and present a valid certificate of origin.
Conclusion
The Nigerian Army 92 Regular Recruit Intake 2026 window is short. Match your NIN, BVN and certificates, pick the right category, submit online, and print every form the portal asks for. If you are shortlisted, report only to your state of origin between 17 November and 1 December 2026.
Apply on the official site now: https://recruit.army.mil.ng. Do not pay a facilitator.
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