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GUIDELINES FOR
ENTRY INTO
NIGERIAN NAVY FOR
NNBTS BATCH 37

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 CertiGcate and must be between the
ages of 18 – 22 years 31
December 2024. For entry categories
requiring NCE, Diploma (OND), Registered
Nurse/Midwife qualiGcations, such as
categories A1, A2, A3, A4, B4, C2, C3, D2, D8,
E5, E6, E7, E8, E9, E10, E11, E12, 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 31
December 2024. See the Educational
Requirements for Entry into Each Category.

3. Applicants with additional qualiGcations

such as OND and NCE etc are to provide
their statement of results.

4. Applicants must not be married.

5. Applicants must be free from any previous

criminal conviction by a court of law.

Y. 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.

\. Applicants are required to possess any of

the following educational/professional
qualiGcations:

1. West African Senior School CertiGcate

Examination CertiGcate (not more than 2
sittings and not older than 6 years from
the date of application, also applicable to
sub paragraphs b – e).
2. General CertiGcate 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.
Y. Ordinary National Diploma (OND).
7. Any other educational qualiGcation
equivalent to those mentioned above.
h. Applicants would be required to
produce their primary school leaving
certiGcate at the selection interview.

9. All applicants must indicate/provide their

National IdentiGcation Number (NIN).

10. Applicants with other

educational/professional qualiGcations
higher than those stated in paragraph 8
(a-g) are not to apply. Applicants are
warned that it is an offence to present
false or forged documents for the
Recruitment.
11. CertiGcates or qualiGcations 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 qualiGcations
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 CertiGcation Form,
 Police CertiGcation 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:
14. Photocopies of Birth CertiGcate or Age
Declaration.
15. Photocopies of Credentials including
First School Leaving
CertiGcate/Testimonial.
1Y. Duly completed IdentiGcation Form must
be signed by Chairman or Secretary of
the Applicant’s LGA or by an odcer 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.
17. Duly completed Parent/Guardian Consent
Form signed by Applicant’s Parent or
Guardian.
1\. Four (4) passport photographs duly
signed and stamped at the back by (c)
above.
19. 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 conGrmed to

 have impersonated, falsiGed, forged or
presented false document(s) shall be
disqualiGed from the Recruitment
exercise and handed over to the
appropriate law enforcement agency for
prosecution.

1Y. Recruitment Aptitude Test will hold on 18

January 2025.

17. Successful applicants will undergo basic

military training and on completion will
be enlisted into the service of the
Nigerian Navy as Ordinary Seaman.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY

INTO EACH CATEGORY

A 1 – Marine Engineer ArtiGcer (MEA)

Minimum of 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent

including English Language, Mathematics,
Physics and Chemistry. OND shall be added
advantage.

A2 – Weapon Electrical ArtiGcers (WEA)

Minimum of 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent

including English Language, Mathematics,
Physics and Chemistry. OND shall be added
advantage.
A3 – Aircraft Engineering ArtiGcers (Airframe
Engine) QualiGcation

Diploma in Airframe and Engine

certiGed/recognized by ICAO and 5 credits at
SSCE or equivalent including English
Language, Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry.

A4 – Aircraft Engineering ArtiGcers (Avionics

& Aircraft Electrics, Electrical / Electronics)
(AEA-AA/EEE)

CertiGcate/Diploma in Aircraft Electrics &

Avionics recognized by ICAO and 5 credits at
SSCE or equivalent including English
Language, Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry.

A5 – Shipwright ArtiGcers (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.

B4 – Welding

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4

passes and a credit in English Language.
Relevant Trade CertiGcate is mandatory.

C1- Communications

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including

English Language, Mathematics and Physics.

C2 – IT

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.
ProGciency or industrial certiGcation 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.
Y. 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.

D8 – Painting

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4

passes and a credit in English Language.
Relevant Trade CertiGcate is mandatory.

E1 – Writers

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 Science 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. CertiGcate 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.

E6 – Tailoring

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4

passes and a credit in English Language.
Relevant certiGcate or any proven experience is
mandatory.

E7– Carpentry

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4

passes and a credit in English Language.
Relevant certiGcate or any proven experience is
mandatory.
E8 – Plumbing

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4

passes and a credit in English Language.
Relevant certiGcate or any proven experience is
mandatory.

E9 – Masonry

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4

passes and a credit in English Language.
Relevant Trade CertiGcate and experience is
mandatory.

E10 – Electrical Technician

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4

passes and a credit in English Language.
Relevant Trade CertiGcate is mandatory.

E11 – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Technology

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4

passes and a credit in English Language.
Relevant Trade CertiGcate is mandatory.

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.
Y. Medical Laboratory Technician.
7. Medical Records Assistant/Health
Information Management Technician.
\. Pharmacy Technician.
9. Physiotherapy Technician.

A minimum qualiGcation of OND Lower Credit

or Professional qualiGcation in any of the
relevant Gelds 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
proGcient in playing one or more musical
instruments.

H – Drivers/Mechanics

SSCE or Equivalent with 5 credits including

English Language. Current Mechanic
apprenticeship certiGcate 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.

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 Home
Language and Mathematics.
Successful Candidates

K – Nurses

Single qualiGcation RN and double qualiGcation

in any relevant qualiGcation 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.

N – Education

NCE in Arts/Science/Technical subjects in

addition to SSCE or equivalent with 5 Credits
including English Language and Mathematics.
Possession of Techers Registration Council of
Nigeria (TRCN) is an added advantage.

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