Nigerian Navy NNBTS Batch 39 Recruitment 2026

The Nigerian Navy is running an entry exercise for NNBTS Batch 39 through its official Nigerian Navy Recruitment portal. Applicants register with an email address and phone number, verify their identity with their National Identification Number, and complete a guided online application. The guidelines set entry categories with different qualification and age rules, and applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth.

Shortlisted candidates sit the Recruitment Aptitude Test on 21 November 2026. Basic military training is listed for the first quarter of 2027, after which successful candidates are enlisted as Ordinary Seaman. The portal names medical and dental care, a pension plan and training as benefits.

At a glance

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Employer: Nigerian Navy
Opportunity type: Job Vacancy, Recruitment Exercise
Location: Nationwide (Nigeria)
Applications open: 2 October 2026
Applications close: 31 October 2026
Last verified: 16 October 2026

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Published eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria recorded for this opportunity
Requirement	Status of requirement	What was published	Last verified
Required qualification	Required (mandatory)	SSCE / WAEC / NECO (secondary school) (or a higher qualification)	Not stated in the published information
Graduation year range	Required (mandatory)	Not stated in the published information O’Level result not older than 2020 for the school certificate categories, and not older than 2017 for all other categories	Not stated in the published information
Age limit (only where published)	Required (mandatory)	Not stated in the published information 18 to 22 years, 18 to 26 years or 18 to 28 years by 31 December 2026, depending on entry category	Not stated in the published information
Other documented condition (yes/no)	Required (mandatory)	Nigerian citizen by birth, with no dual citizenship Nigerian citizen by birth, with no dual citizenship	Not stated in the published information
Other documented condition (yes/no)	Required (mandatory)	Must provide a National Identification Number (NIN) Must provide a National Identification Number (NIN)	Not stated in the published information
Other documented condition (yes/no)	Required (mandatory)	Minimum height of 1.68 metres for males and 1.65 metres for females Minimum height of 1.68 metres for males and 1.65 metres for females	Not stated in the published information
Other documented condition (yes/no)	Required (mandatory)	Must not have sight problems, ear problems, communicable diseases, mental problems, stammering, physical disability, tattoos, or issues with BMI, flat foot, dental health or spine Must not have sight problems, ear problems, communicable diseases, mental problems, stammering, physical disability, tattoos, or issues with BMI, flat foot, dental health or spine	Not stated in the published information
Other documented condition (yes/no)	Required (mandatory)	Must not be married, pregnant or nursing Must not be married, pregnant or nursing	Not stated in the published information
Other documented condition (yes/no)	Required (mandatory)	No previous criminal conviction and no membership of any secret society or unlawful organisation No previous criminal conviction and no membership of any secret society or unlawful organisation	Not stated in the published information
Other documented condition (yes/no)	Required (mandatory)	HND and higher qualifications are not accepted HND and higher qualifications are not accepted	Not stated in the published information
Professional certification	Required (mandatory)	Not stated in the published information	Not stated in the published information
Minimum work experience	Required (mandatory)	Not stated in the published information Two years of clergy or church work (D5) or two years as Imam or mosque assistant (D6); experience also required for Masonry (E9)	Not stated in the published information
Licence	Required (mandatory)	Not stated in the published information Valid driver’s licence with evidence of driving experience, and a mechanic apprenticeship certificate	Not stated in the published information
Other documented condition (yes/no)	Required (mandatory)	OND, technical bias, computer skills or related certificates for some categories OND, technical bias, computer skills or related certificates for some categories	Not stated in the published information

Programme details

Programme duration: Not stated in the published information
Training structure: Basic military training starts in the first quarter of 2027. After it, successful candidates are enlisted as Ordinary Seaman.
Application procedure: Read the Batch 39 guidelines on the portal
Create an account with email and phone, confirmed by one time code
Verify identity through NIN lookup and a liveness face match
Complete the ten step application
Track status and download the exam slip
Sit the aptitude test on 21 November 2026 and attend final screening
Required documents: National Identification Number
O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or equivalent) and scratch cards
OND or NCE statement of results, where applicable
Birth Certificate or Age Declaration
First School Leaving Certificate or testimonial
Applicant’s Declaration Form
Parent or Guardian Consent Form
Local Government Area Certification Form
Police Certification Form
Guarantors Form
Identification Form
Salary or stipend (if officially disclosed): Not stated in the published information
Benefits (if officially disclosed): Full medical and dental care
Pension and retirement plan
Technical and professional training

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Editorial notes

The published information does not mention an application fee. Online uploads must be JPG, PDF or PNG and not larger than 500kb each. Qualifications not declared during the exercise cannot be used later to change department or gain advancement.

Recruitment details can change without notice. Always confirm requirements and deadlines on the employer's official recruitment page before you apply.