Nigeria Navy Recruitment-Process and Requirements

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

1. Applicant must be a citizen of Nigeria by birth.

2. 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 April 2024. 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 30 April 2024. See the Educational Requirements for Entry into Each Category.

3. Applicants with higher qualifications are to provide their statement of results.

4. Applicants must not be married or have children.

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

6. 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.

7. Applicants must not be below the height of 1.69 meters for males and 1.65 meters for females.

8. Applicants are required to possess any of the following educational/professional qualifications:

1. 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).
2. General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level.
3. National Examination Council (NECO).
4. National Business and Technical Examinations (NABTEB).
5. WAEC City and Guilds or London City and Guild.
6. Ordinary National Diploma (OND).
7. Any other educational qualification equivalent to those mentioned above.
8. Applicants would be required to produce their primary school leaving certificate at the selection interview.

9. All applicants must indicate/provide their National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN).

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Applicants must come to the recruitment centres with the following documents:

1. Photocopies of Birth Certificate or Age Declaration.
2. Photocopies of Credentials including First School Leaving Certificate/Testimonial.
3. 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.
4. Duly completed Parent/Guardian Consent Form signed by Applicant’s Parent or Guardian.
5. Four (4) passport photographs duly signed and stamped at the back by (c) above.
6. Candidates are to bring the scratch cards of their WAEC,GCE, NECO and NABTEB results to the recruitment centres.

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

15. 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.

16. 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)

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.

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-listed areas shall be an added advantage:

1. Database.
2. Computer-Aided Design.
3. Personal Computer Maintenance.
4. Networking Fundamentals.
5. Website Development and Management.
6. 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:

1. Biomedical Engineering Technician.
2. Dental Surgery Assistant/Dental Health Technician.
3. Dispensing Optician Technician.
4. Environmental Health Technician.
5. Medical Imaging/X-Ray Technician.
6. Medical Laboratory Technician.
7. Medical Records Assistant/Health Information Management Technician.
8. Pharmacy Technician.
9. 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.