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Nigerian Navy recruitment portal 2022/2023 (latest news and closing date)

Nigerian Navy recruitment portal 2022/2023

The Nigerian Navy officers are those who maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining the freedom of the seas. Navy is one of the best Civil servant job in Nigeria. Today’s guide is going to discuss with you latest news and portal closing date of Nigerian Navy recruitment 202/2023.

The recruitment portal of Nigerian Navy for 2022/2023 has been opened for all interested and qualified applicants to apply. The application is free of charge and it is only for the people who are a Nigerian citizen by birth and above 18 years. Please continue reading for Nigerian Navy latest news and everything about it now.

How to apply for Nigerian Navy

To apply for Nigerian Navy, the requirements are not too hard as you may think. In fact, with secondary school result (O’level), you can apply. But note that the maximum age required is 35 years and the application must be carried out online via their recruitment portal.

Some of the Nigerian Navy recruitment requirements are:

Minimum age required18
Maximum age required35
Male minimum height1.69
Female minimum height1.65
Academic requiredSSCE, NECO, NABTEB with 5 Credits including Maths and English.
Higher qualification requiredND, HND or BSC

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Nigerian Navy recruitment portal 2022/2023

The Nigerian Navy recruitment portal is www.joinnigeriannavy.com available 24/7 for receiving the application of the people who are interested and qualify to join. To apply, just simply visit their recruitment portal, www.joinnigeriannavy.com, fill the application form and submit it online.

Note: applying for Nigerian Navy recruitment for multiple times leads to an automatic disqualification or makes all your application get disregarded. Please follow the steps below to apply for Nigerian Navy recruitment 2022 via their recruitment portal.

  1. First, visit their website at www.joinnigeriannavy.com
  2. On the homepage, click ”Continue your application” tab
  3. Promptly fill the application form and upload all of the requested documents, for example, your certificate, identification document, etc.
  4. After you have successfully filled out everything, click ”Submit” tab.

After some months of the successful application, a qualified and lucky applicants will be invited for physical screening at Nigerian Navy Basic Training School Onne, Port Harcourt.

By going to Nigerian Navy Basic Training School Onne, Port Harcourt, all applicants should go along with the following:

  • Print-out of their NIN slip.
  • Negative COVID-19 test result carried out not later than 48 hours to the
  • date of reporting.
  • COVID-19 vaccination card.
  • Original and photocopies of the credentials they uploaded during their application
  • Print out of their BVN
  • Two (2) navy blue PT shorts.
  • Two (2) white round neck vests.
  • One pair of white canvas.
  • One pair of brown canvas.
  • Two pairs of black trousers.
  • One pair of black shoes.
  • Two (2) white long sleeve shirts.
  • Two (2) black ties.
  • Three (3) pairs of white long socks.
  • One pair of their favorite dress.
  • One set of cutleries.
  • The skin of every Nigerian Navy applicant must not be tattooed  before going to the training.

Note: any candidate who fail to report 5 days after the physical screening has started will not be accepted for training and and would be automatically be disqualified. Hence, information is power, join our newsletter for us to update you everything about Nigerian Navy recruitment in 2022.

Nigerian Navy recruitment requirements in 2022

Male minimum height: 1.69 | Female minimum height: 1.65 | Basic academic qualification: SSCE, NECO, NABTEB with 5 Credits including Maths and English | Higher Qualifications: ND, HND or BSC based on the position | Nationality required: Nigeria | Minimum age required: 18 years | Maximum age required: 30 years.

The requirements to apply for Nigerian Navy through their recruitment portal in 2022 are:

  • Applicant must be a citizen of Nigeria by birth.
  • Applicants for entry categories A5, B1, B2, B3, C1, D1, D4, D5, D6, D7, E1, E2, E3, E4, F1 and G require School Certificate and must be between the ages of 18 – 22 years
  • For entry categories requiring NCE, OND, Diploma, 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) and H (Drivers/Mechanics), applicants must be between ages of 18 – 26 years
  • Applicants must not be married or have children.
  • Every applicant must be free from any previous criminal conviction by a court of law.
  • 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 tattooed or bleached their skin are not to apply.
  • Applicants must not be below the height of 1.69 meters for males and 1.650 meters for females.
  • All applicants are required to possess any of the following educational/professional qualifications:
  • 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 sub paragraphs b – e).
  • General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level.
  • National Examination Council (NECO).
  • National Business and Technical Examinations (NABTEB).
  • WAEC City and Guilds or London City and Guild.
  • Ordinary National Diploma (OND).
  • Any other educational qualification equivalent to those mentioned above.
  • Applicants would be required to produce their primary school leaving certificate at the selection interview.
  • All applicants must indicate/provide their National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN).
  • 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 offense to present false or forged documents for the Recruitment.
  • 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.
  • Applicants are required to print out Applicant’s Declaration Form, Parent/Guardian Consent Form, Local Government AreaCertification Form, Police Certification Form, and Guarantors Form which must be properly completed, endorsed, and presented during the interview.
  • Applicants must come to the recruitment centres with the following documents:
  • Photocopies of Birth Certificate or Age Declaration.
  • Photocopies of Credentials.
  • 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.
  • Duly completed Parent/Guardian Consent Form signed by Applicant’s Parent or Guardian.
  • Four (4) passport photographs duly signed and stamped at the back by (c) above.
  • Candidates are to bring the scratch cards of their WAEC,GCE, NECO and NABTEB results to the recruitment centres.
  • Application Form is to be completed and submitted online.
  • 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.

Please note that the date for the recruitment’s examinations will be posted on the Nigerian Navy website in due course. You may subscribe to our newsletter or keep visiting their portal and this website regularly.

The Nigerian Navy training takes about 9 months to complete and all the candidates will be trained to enable them contribute to the activities of the nation.

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Nigerian Navy departments/categories and their requirements

At Nigerian Navy, there are four main departments divided into different categories. The four departments are; operations, marine engineering, weapon engineering, and logistics.

The list of all Nigerian Navy departments, their categories and their requirements are

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 SSCE or 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)

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.

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 is an added
advantage:

  • Database.
  • Computer-Aided Design.
  • Personal Computer Maintenance.
  • Networking Fundamentals.
  • Website Development and Management.
  • 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.

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 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 of experience as an Imam/Mosque attendant as well as 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 disciplines 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 services of all under listed Technicians below are needed:

  • Biomedical Engineering Technician.
  • Dental Surgery Assistant/Dental Health Technician.
  • Dispensing Optician Technician.
  • Environmental Health Technician.
  • Medical Imaging/X-Ray Technician.
  • Medical Laboratory Technician.
  • Medical Records Assistant/Health Information Management Technician.
  • Pharmacy Technician.
  • 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 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.

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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