Air Force Opens 2026 Recruitment For Tradesmen, Non-Tradesmen
The Nigerian Air Force has announced recruitment for its 2026 Basic Military Training Course, with online applications opening on September 3.
The Nigerian Air Force has announced the commencement of its 2026 recruitment exercise for qualified Nigerians seeking enlistment as tradesmen/women and non-tradesmen/women.
The recruitment is for the Basic Military Training Course 47/2026, with online registration scheduled to open on Thursday, September 3, and close on October 14, 2026.
The Air Force said the application is free of charge, urging prospective applicants to carefully review the eligibility requirements and application guidelines before submitting their forms.
Applicants for the tradesmen/women category must be between 18 and 27 years as of March 1, 2027, while non-tradesmen/women applicants must be between 18 and 22 years by the same date.
All applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth and meet the prescribed medical, physical and psychological fitness requirements. Minimum height requirements are 1.66 metres for males and 1.63 metres for females.
Tradesmen/women applicants with National Diploma or Nigeria Certificate in Education qualifications must have obtained their certificates from accredited institutions and possess at least five credits, including Mathematics and English, in not more than two sittings.
Applicants for trades requiring Trade Test certification must possess the relevant certificate, while drivers must also have a valid driving licence.
Non-tradesmen/women applicants are required to possess at least five credits, including Mathematics and English, as well as the required primary school certificate and secondary school testimonial.
Shortlisted candidates will proceed through the required screening and selection stages, including a zonal general aptitude test, with successful candidates later invited for interview.
The NAF advised interested Nigerians to consult the official recruitment portal for the complete eligibility requirements and application guidelines.
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