Nigerian Army 92RRI Recruitment 2026: Requirements, How to Apply and Screening Dates

The 92RRI is the Army’s second regular intake of 2026, after the 91RRI earlier in the year. It recruits soldiers into three streams: non-tradesmen and women (general duty), tradesmen and women (applicants with a trade certificate), and a smaller special skilled stream for experienced technicians. This guide takes every requirement and instruction from the recruitment portal itself, so you can check yourself against the rules before you submit.

About the deadline: the portal says “92RRI Online Application is ongoing” but does not print a closing date. It measures every applicant’s age “by 21 October 2026”, which is also the date applicants have been told the window closes. Treat 21 October as your deadline and do not leave it to the last day, when the portal is at its slowest.

92RRI at a Glance

Which Category Should You Apply For?

If you have a trade certificate and you are 23 to 26, the trades stream is your only route; non-trades closes at 22. Special skilled applicants choose their skill type on the form instead of “Trades / Non-Trades”.

Full Requirements for 92RRI

1. Citizenship: Nigerian by birth.
2. Marital status: regular recruits must be single.
3. NIN and BVN: you must have both, and the name and date of birth on your NIN must match your BVN and every other document.
4. Education: at least four passes including English Language in WASSCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or NBAIS, in not more than two sittings. Tradesmen and women also need a Trade Test or City and Guilds certificate.
5. Age: as in the table above, counted on 21 October 2026.
6. Birth certificate: endorsed by the National Population Commission, a hospital or a local government council. A court-endorsed declaration of age is also accepted.
7. State of origin: apply with your state of origin, not where you live, and have a valid certificate of state of origin.
8. Height: at least 1.68 metres for men and 1.65 metres for women.
9. Fitness: medically, physically and psychologically fit by Army standards.
10. Record: no criminal conviction by any competent court, and no membership of any cult, secret society or fraternity.

Things that will disqualify you at screening

• Any tattoo, piercing or inscription on the body, other than tribal marks.
• Multiple ear piercings for women.
• Forged or falsified documents. Recruits found out later are withdrawn from training.
• Electronic or recording devices at the screening venue.

How to Apply for 92RRI: Step by Step

1. Get your documents ready first: NIN, BVN, O’level results, birth certificate, certificate of state of origin and a passport photograph. Check that your name and date of birth are spelt the same way on all of them.
2. Go to recruit.army.mil.ng and create an account. Keep your username and password safe; you will need them to log back in.
3. Verify your NIN. The portal accepts three methods: type your NIN directly; enter a six-character Share Code generated in NIMC’s NINAuth app; or scan the portal’s QR code with the NINAuth app.
4. Choose your category (Regular: Trades or Non-Trades, or Special Skilled) and fill in the form carefully.
5. Print your photo card, then submit the application online. The portal is clear that failing to submit online after printing the photo card leads to disqualification.
6. Print and complete the forms for screening: declaration by applicant, parent or guardian form, LGA certification, police certification and guarantor’s form.
7. Watch for the shortlist. Names of shortlisted candidates will be published on the Nigerian Army website before screening.

Your NIN details are the most common stumbling block. If your NIN has a different spelling or date of birth from your BVN, fix it before you apply; our BVN and NIN guide shows how to check both, and the NIN modification guide explains how to correct errors.

Documents to Take to the State Screening

Bring duly signed copies of these to your state screening centre, together with the originals of your certificates:

Screening for shortlisted candidates runs from 17 November to 1 December 2026 in each candidate’s state of origin. There is no special centre for recruitment, so do not travel to Lagos or Abuja expecting to be screened there. Our military recruitment guide explains what happens at screening and how to prepare for the fitness test.

Avoid These Five Mistakes

1. Applying with your state of residence. The Army screens you in your state of origin and checks your certificate of state of origin.
2. Printing but not submitting. The photo card is not the application. Click submit.
3. Mismatched names. “Mohammed” on your NIN and “Muhammad” on your WAEC result is enough to cause trouble. Correct it before you apply.
4. Paying anyone. The Army says recruitment is free and warns candidates not to give any gratification to anyone. People who promise a slot for money are scammers.
5. Using a look-alike website. Apply only on recruit.army.mil.ng. Social media links to other sites are not official.

Still unsure about an instruction? The Army’s recruitment support lines are 193, 07036499094 and 09041116433, and the email address on the portal is recruitment@army.mil.ng (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official Nigerian Army recruitment website for 2026?

recruit.army.mil.ng. Apply only there.

Is there a CBT for 92RRI?

No. The Army says there will be no pre-selection computer-based test. Shortlisted candidates go straight to state screening.

Can I apply if I am 23?

Only as a tradesman or tradeswoman (up to 26) with a Trade Test or City and Guilds certificate, or as a special skilled applicant (up to 35) with the required experience. Non-trades applicants must not be older than 22 on 21 October 2026.

Do I need credits or passes?

The 92RRI requirement is at least four passes, including English Language, in no more than two sittings.

Can married people apply?

Regular recruits (trades and non-trades) must be single. The special skilled requirements on the portal do not include the single-status rule.

When is 92RRI screening?

From 17 November to 1 December 2026, in your state of origin. The list of shortlisted candidates will be published on the Army’s website first.

Sources

1. Nigerian Army – 92RRI Recruit Intake Requirements, Method of Application and General Instructions – recruit.army.mil.ng
2. National Identity Management Commission – NINAuth app and verification – ninauth.nimc.gov.ng

Last updated: 19 October 2026 · NaijaSabi Jobs Desk. NaijaSabi is not affiliated with the Nigerian Army. Always confirm instructions on the official portal.