Basic Requirements for Categories of Trades Men /Women for Nigerian Army Recruitment.
Below is the basic Educational and Trades qualification for different categories of Tradesmen and women;
| | | Educational Qualification | | | | - Masons/Bricklayers.
- Carpenters.
- Plumbers.
- Electricians.
- Plant Operators.
- Refrigeration and Air Condition technicians.
- Tillers.
- Welders/Metal Works.
- Painters.
- Iron Benders.
- Aluminum Work.
| Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. | - Government Trade Test 1.
- Apprenticeship Certificate.
- OND or certificate from approved Institutions.
| | | - Electronic installations and maintenance.
- Radio-TV and electronic works.
- Computer Operation and maintenance.
- Workshop practices.
- ICT competence in various fields.
- Data communication and network technician.
- Competence in VSAT installations, networking, and infrastructural design.
- Knowledge in Urban Communication System (UCS) deployment, employment, and networking.
- Surveillance technology.
- Fibre Optics Technology.
- Electrical technician.
- Computer technician.
- Proficiencies in the French Language.
- Skills in CCTV installations and networking.
| Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. | OND Physics, technical field or French, Pre ND, NCE technical or french, Certificates of Remedial studies (Physics, electrical electronics). Vocational trade proficiency certificate for artisan. | | Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport | - Caterers.
- Drivers.
- Boat Operators.
- Boat Engineers.
| Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. | - Basic catering course.
- Valid drivers licence with 3 years experience.
- Basic Boat Operators/Engineering.
- OND or certificate from approved Institutions.
| | Nigerian Army Medical Corps | - Nursing.
- Lab technician.
- X-Ray technicians.
- Dental technician.
- Pharmacy technician.
- Environmental technician.
- Biomed technician.
- Medical supply.
- Physiotherapy.
| Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. | OND/RN/RM or certificate from approved Institutions. | | Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineering | - Fabrication/panel beater.
- Vehicle mechanic.
- Radio/Electronic technician.
- Instrument Technician.
- Mechanical/Electronic Engineering.
- Refrigeration & Air-Conditioner technician.
- Upholsterers.
- Spray painting.
- Vulcanizing.
- Electro-medical technician.
- Boat technician.
- Carpentry/Woodwork.
- Sign Writers.
- Blacksmiths.
- Generator/Plant technicians.
- Automotive Electricians.
- Welders.
- Automotive Electricians.
- Automotive Electricians.
| Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. | - NABTEB tech Certificate.
- Trade Test Certificate.
- City & Guilds.
- Graduate of technical College.
- OND or certificate from approved Institutions.
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| Directorate of Army Physical Training | - Sportsmen/women.
- Sports instructors.
| Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. | - NABTEB tech Certificate.
- Trade Test Certificate.
- City & Guilds.
- Graduate of technical College.
- Champions in national/international sports competition.
- OND or certificate from approved Institutions.
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| Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps | - Computer Operators/technicians.
- Language Experts.
- Interpreters.
- Drivers.
- Electricians.
- Plumbers.
| Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. | - NABTEB tech Certificate.
- Trade Test Certificate.
- City & Guilds.
- Graduate of technical College.
- OND or certificate from approved Institutions.
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| Nigerian Army Education Corps | - Language teachers.
- Educationists.
- Library scientists.
| Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. | - NCE.
- knowledge in languages like French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish and German.
- Library science qualifications.
- Teacher training certificate.
- OND or certificate from approved Institutions.
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| Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps | - Tailors.
- Storemen/women.
- Printers.
- Bookkeepers.
| Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. | - NABTEB tech Certificate.
- Trade Test Certificate.
- City & Guilds.
- Graduate of technical College.
- OND or certificate from approved Institutions.
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| | - Singers.
- Songwriters.
- Instrumentalists.
| Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English and Music. | - NABTEB tech Certificate.
- Trade Test Certificate.
- City & Guilds.
- Graduate of technical College.
- OND or certificate from approved Institutions.
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| Directorate of Army Public Relations | - Journalists.
- Photographer.
- Video Cameramen/women.
- Video Technician.
- Graphic designers.
- Public Address Operator/Audiography.
| Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. | - NABTEB tech Certificate.
- Trade Test Certificate.
- Photography.
- Video camera technician.
- Graphic design.
- Public address operator/audiography.
- OND Journalism or certificate from approved Institutions.
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| | - Mechanical Technicians.
- Electrical Technicians.
| Possess a minimum of 5 credits in including English and Mathematics in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. | - Mechanical Technicians – ND in Mechanical Engineering.
- Electrical Technicians – ND in Electrical Electronics, ND/Test Certificate in Domestic Electronics.
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13. | Chaplaincy (Islamic Affairs) | | Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. | |
14. | Chaplaincy (Roman Catholic) | | Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. | |
15. | Chaplaincy (Protestant) | | Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. | - A Christian of Protestant denomination.
- Diploma or certificate in Theology.
- Certificate or NCE in Christian Education.
- SSCE/GCE or NECO with credit in English Language and CRK.
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16. | Finance Corps | | Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. | |
17. | Military Police | | Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. |
Educational requirements for entry as Non-Tradesmen/women into the Nigerian Army.
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| | Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. |