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Apply for the 2025 Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) Batch 38 Recruitment!
The Nigerian Navy is the maritime arm of the Nigerian Armed Forces, established in 1964 to defend Nigeria’s maritime interests, with a broad mandate encompassing military operations, policing, and diplomatic roles in the Gulf of Guinea
The Nigerian Navy has announced the commencement of its recruitment exercise into the Basic Training School Batch 38.
Individuals interested in Nigerian Navy Recruitment should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below. Submit your applications appropriately before the deadline.
Marine Engineer Artificer (MEA)
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
- OND (Lower Credit) in Marine or Mechanical Engineering will be an added advantage.
Weapon Electrical Artificers
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
- OND Lower Credit in Electrical Electronic Engineering will be an added advantage.
Aircraft Engineering Artificer (Airframe Engine)
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE – OND
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- Minimum of Diploma in Airframe and Engine certified/recognized by ICAO and 5
credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Driver / Mechanic
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- SSCE or Equivalent with 5 credits including English Language.
- Current Mechanic apprenticeship certificate and evidence of driving experience with a valid driver’s license as well as a letter of recommendation [as a driver/mechanic] from past or present employer is required.
- Also, a letter of recommendation from Federal Road Safety Corp would be an added advantage
Seaman
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State| Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language and Mathematics
Fireman
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State| Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4 passes and a credit in English Language.
- Relevant certificate or any proven experience is mandatory

Survey Recorders
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE – OND
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
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
Writer
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE – OND
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics,
Accounts/Economics and Computer Science. - Also OND/NCE in Accounts or Secretariat Administration and Computer skills would be added advantage.
Nurse
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: Lagos | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- 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.
Journalist
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: OND
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: Lagos | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
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.
Aircraft Engineering Artificer (Avionics & Aircraft Electrics, Electrical Electronics)
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: Lagos | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
Minimum of Certificate/Diploma in Aircraft Electrics & Avionics recognized by ICAO and 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Information Technology Personnel
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: OND
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Computer Studies/Computer Science. Computer literacy is compulsory and applicants 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:
- Database.
- Computer-Aided Design.
- Personal Computer Maintenance.
- Networking Fundamentals.
- Website Development and Management.
- Programming.
Shipwright Artificers
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: OND
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- Minimum of SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language,
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. - OND in Mechanical / Electrical / Welding Engineering also eligible.
Painter
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4 passes and a credit in English Language.
- Relevant Trade Certificate is mandatory
Plumber
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- Candidates should possess an SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4 passes and a credit in English Language.
- Relevant certificate or any proven experience is mandatory
Chaplain Assistant
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- 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.
Caterer
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- 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
Communications General
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics and
Physics.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologist
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- Candidates should possess an SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4 passes and a credit in English Language.
- Relevant Trade Certificate is mandatory.
Tailor
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4 passes and a credit in English Language.
- A relevant certificate or any proven experience is mandatory.
Ordnance Corps
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
Five credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other 2 subjects.

Automobile Mechanic (AM)
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- 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.
Electrical Technician
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- Candidates should possess an SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4 passes and a credit in English Language.
- Relevant Trade Certificate is mandatory.

Imam Assistant
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Arabic and Islamic Religious Knowledge.
- Two years’ experience as Imam/Mosque Assistant as well as letter of recommendation from 2 Islamic clerics/organizations recognized by the NN is required.
Medical Imaging / X-Ray Technician
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: OND
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
Candidates should possess a minimum of OND Lower Credit or Professional qualification in any of the relevant fields plus SSCE/Equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Mathematics.
Carpenter
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: SSCE
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4 passes and a credit in English Language.
- Relevant certificate or any proven experience is mandatory
Medical Assistant
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
- Candidates should possess an SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology / Health Science and Physics.
- Basic first aid and CPR certificate would be an added advantage.
Biomedical Engineering Technician
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
Candidates should possess a minimum of OND Lower Credit or Professional qualification in any of the relevant fields plus SSCE/Equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Mathematics.

Dispensing Optician Technician
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: OND
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Details:
Candidates should possess a minimum of OND Lower Credit or Professional qualification in any of the relevant fields plus SSCE/Equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Mathematics.
Environmental Health Technician
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: OND
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Requirements:
Candidates should possess a minimum of OND Lower Credit or Professional qualification in any of the relevant fields plus SSCE/Equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Mathematics.
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How to Apply For Nigerian Navy Recruitment:
To apply for the 2025 Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) Batch 38 Recruitment, interested and qualified candidates should;
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Application Guidelines / General Qualifications
- Applicant must be a citizen of Nigeria by birth (No dual citizenship allowed).
- Applicants must be between ages of 18 – 26 years by 31 December 2025.
- Applicants with additional qualifications such as OND and NCE etc are to provide their statement of results.
- Applicants must not be married, pregnant or nursing.
- Applicants 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. Others are BMI, flat foot, dental health and spinal deformities. Applicants who have tattoos are also not to apply.
- Applicants must not be below the height of 1.68 meters for males and 1.65 meters for females.
- 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).
- Applicants with other educational/professional qualifications (HND and equivalent) higher than those stated in paragraph 8 (a-g) are not to apply.
- 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 Area Certification 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 including First School Leaving
- Certificate/Testimonial.
- 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.
- Applicant must not be bonded to any secret society or unlawful organizations.
- 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.
- Recruitment Aptitude Test will hold on 29 November 2025.
- Successful applicants will undergo basic military training and on completion will
- be enlisted into the service of the Nigerian Navy as Ordinary Seaman








