Are you interested in joining the Nigerian Navy in 2024? This comprehensive guide will walk you through the application process, eligibility criteria, and how to get prepared. As of November 2023, here’s all you need to know.
Nigerian Navy recruitment 2023 portal closed on October 14, 2023. While we track NNBTC Batch 36 recruitment portal www.joinnigeriannavy.com for its next opening, read on to discover its requirements, how to apply in 2024, etc.
Our team of experts, including the author, an experienced naval personnel named Mbah Chinedu Emmanuel, has compiled this information to ensure accuracy and reliability. We are committed to providing trustworthy guidance for those aspiring to join the Nigerian Navy in 2024.
Is the Nigerian Navy Recruitment 2023 Form Out?
Yes, the Nigerian Navy recruiting 2023 application form is out and no longer available. When it reopens for the next batch of 36 in 2024, you can apply online using the recruitment portal www.joinnigeriannavy.com, following the step-by-step instructions outlined here.
The application form is available to all candidates at www.joinnigeriannavy.com for free.
Have you already applied for Nigerian Navy recruiting and either did not make it to the shortlisting stage or made it to the screening stage but did not pass?
Have you investigated what may be the problem? Certain things may obstruct your performance in the Nigerian Navy recruiting in 2024.
As a result, we’ve put up a list of useful hints to assist you in succeeding in this recruitment process.
Is the Nigerian Navy Batch 36 AK Form For 2024 Out?
No, the application form for the Nigerian Navy Batch 36 Recruitment 2024 is not yet available. However, it is expected to be released soon. It is important to stay updated and regularly visit the Nigerian Navy recruitment portal, as that’s where the application form will be made accessible once released.
Eligibility and Requirements
To apply for the Nigerian Navy Batch 36 in 2024, you must meet the following criteria:
General Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: You must be a Nigerian citizen by birth.
- Age: You should be between 18 and 22 years old, depending on the entry level for non-tradesmen/tradeswomen, or between 24 and 26 years old for tradesmen and tradeswomen.
- Marital Status: You must be single and without any legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
- Education: You should possess a minimum of four credits (including English language) in up to two sittings in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), National Examination Council (NECO), or their equivalent. Higher educational qualifications may be required for certain positions.
- Medical Fitness: You must meet the Nigerian Navy’s medical and physical fitness standards. This involves passing a medical examination and a physical fitness test.
- Character: Candidates should have good character and must not have been convicted of any criminal offense.
- Height: For male candidates, a minimum height of 1.70 meters (170 cm) is often required, while female candidates may be required to have a minimum height of 1.67 meters (167 cm).
Specific Requirements for Tradesmen/Tradeswomen
In addition to the general eligibility criteria, candidates applying for tradesmen/tradeswomen positions should meet the following requirements:
- Educational Qualifications: Possess relevant trade qualifications from approved institutions. This varies depending on the trade, and the specific requirements are provided in the recruitment advertisements.
- Membership of Professional Bodies: For certain trades, candidates should be members of relevant professional bodies.
Please note that eligibility criteria may change, so it’s essential to check the official Nigerian Navy website for the most up-to-date requirements. You can read from Our blog post on guidelines explained to learn more
Application Process
The NN Recruitment Process commences with advertisements in print and electronic media for the awareness of the general public. Applicants would then begin their application process by filling out 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 an interview before the final shortlisting of qualified candidates.
- Online Registration: The Nigerian Navy registration form is available online on their official registration portal. You can complete the registration from the comfort of your home or workplace. Ensure you have internet access, a computer, and a printer or scanner for the application process. The reason why people go to cybercafés is because they don’t have these devices mentioned.
- Beware of scams: The Nigerian Navy does not sell application forms. Do not fall for scams claiming to offer forms for sale. The application process is entirely free.
- Training Batches: The Nigerian Navy typically conducts two training batches per year. Batch A and Batch B undergo six months of basic training at NNBTS Onne, Rivers State.
- Form Release Timing: Forms are released approximately three months before the completion of the last batch’s (batch B) training. This allows for adequate time to process new applications.
- Aptitude Test and Screening: After applying online, successful applicants will be shortlisted and invited to take an aptitude test. Subsequently, a thorough medical and document screening is conducted.
This whole process takes about three months to complete the recruitment exercise and shortlist those who are successful and eligible for the training. So if the current batch passes out, the training ground won’t stay empty without trainees. A few weeks might be observed to clean up the place and set it up for the new trainees.
So literally, the form is mostly out around 3 months before the last batch passes out.
What to Expect During the Recruitment Exercise
As you’re submitting an application for this recruitment exercise, you must understand what the entire recruitment process is all about.
The Nigerian Navy intake process is divided into four (4) stages: application, shortlisting, screening, and training/employment.
The Nigerian Navy recruitment exercise is a rigorous process that includes academic testing and thorough screenings. Ensure you are in top physical condition, have authentic documentation, and meet all the requirements. Successful candidates will proceed to the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School in Onne for training.
- Stage of Application: This is the stage at which prospective Nigerian Navy personnel apply for the recruiting process using the online recruitment site www.joinnigeriannavy.com.
- Stage of shortlisting: After applications are received and the recruiting portal is closed, the Nigerian Navy will analyze the submissions and announce the names of successful applicants.
- Stage of screening: Shortlisted applicants are subjected to additional screening, which is typically a CBT-based test, as well as an examination of their academic qualifications.
- Stage of Training: Those who pass the screening step are then trained, following which the Nigerian Navy will give them a position, and they will return to service.
The importance of highlighting these is to remind you that you do not simply submit an application for a recruiting exercise and then relax, believing you’re done.
You must still proceed with the rest of the procedure, but your success at this point is entirely contingent on your application success. That is why you must pay special attention to the specifications.
How much is the application form?
The Nigerian Navy does not sell application forms. Do not fall for scams claiming to offer forms for sale. The application process is entirely free. The only money you pay is the fee for printing and scanning documents, internet access, and the time of the person registering you, and this is if you go to a cyber cafe.
If you have a printer and scanner, you can register yourself from home without paying a dime for these services.
How do I get the application form and apply?
To get the application form,
- First, go to the NN recruitment portal, www.joinnigeriannavy.com
- Click the Apply button
- Read through the application instructions
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click “Apply now.”
- Create and activate your account
- Then log in and carefully fill out the online application form
- Upload required documents according to stipulated sizes
- Proofread your application for possible mistakes
- Then submit
Print out your acknowledgment slip, guarantors form, and other forms attachment. Get the colored version and then make copies for your personal reference.
Note that these documents will be required during screening. Also note that you need a printer and scanner for the application, which can’t be done with mobile phones, so if you have none, then please go to a cyber cafe near you.
When going to the cyber cafe, please first fill out a sheet of paper to proofread your application before putting it online, because one mistake can make your application rejected. Application is done once, double or more than one application results in automatic rejection.
Go with your O-level result (GCE, NECO, WAEC) or with higher certificates (ND, OND) as stated on their guideline page here if you are applying as a tradesman. Go with your NIN, BVN, birth certificate or age declaration, and passport photographs. Please refer to their guidelines page to see the requirements for the application.
Conclusion
By following the guidelines in this article, you can better prepare for the Nigerian Navy 2024 application. Stay informed, meet the eligibility criteria, and be ready to excel in the recruitment process.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please ask in the comments below. Good luck with your application!