The Nigerian Air Force has announced the commencement of its 2026 recruitment exercise for qualified Nigerians seeking enlistment as tradesmen and women, as well as non-tradesmen and women.
The recruitment exercise, under the Nigerian Air Force Basic Military Training Course 47/2026, will commence on September 3, 2026, while online registration will close on October 14, 2026.
The NAF disclosed this in a notice issued on Wednesday, urging interested and qualified Nigerians to apply through its official recruitment portal.
According to the notice, the application is free of charge, and prospective candidates are advised to carefully study the eligibility requirements and application guidelines before submitting their applications.
“The NAF Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 47/2026 Recruitment Exercise is scheduled to commence on 3 September 2026, with online registration opening for suitably qualified Nigerians interested in joining the Service as Tradesmen/Women and Non-Tradesmen/Women.
“The registration is FREE OF CHARGE, and prospective applicants are advised to carefully review the eligibility requirements and application guidelines before submitting their applications,” the statement read.
Interested applicants are expected to complete their registration through the official Nigerian Air Force recruitment portal.
NAF 2026 Recruitment Requirements
The Nigerian Air Force said applicants seeking enlistment as tradesmen and women must be between the ages of 18 and 27 years as of March 1, 2027.Applicants for the non-tradesmen and women category must be between 18 and 22 years old by the same date.
All applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth and meet the minimum height requirement of 1.66 metres for males and 1.63 metres for females.
The Service also stated that candidates must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force’s medical and employment standards.
For tradesmen and women, applicants with National Diploma or National Certificate in Education qualifications must have obtained their certificates from recognised institutions.
They must also possess at least five credits, including Mathematics and English Language, in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB or NBAIS examinations.
The Air Force added that applicants for driving and other specialised trades requiring a Trade Test certificate must possess the relevant qualification and meet the applicable SSCE requirements.
Applicants seeking enlistment as drivers must also have valid driving licences.
For non-tradesmen and women, candidates are required to possess a minimum of five credits, including Mathematics and English Language, in the relevant secondary school examinations.
They must also present their Primary School Certificates and Secondary School Testimonials.
NAF Recruitment Application Forms
The Nigerian Air Force said successful applicants would be required to complete and submit an Acknowledgement Form, Parent or Guardian Consent Form and Local Government Area Attestation Form.
According to the Service, the attestation form may be signed by a military officer from the applicant’s state of origin who is not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or an equivalent rank in the Nigerian Army or Nigerian Navy.
Other authorised signatories include police officers not below the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police, substantive local government chairmen or secretaries, and magistrates from the applicant’s state of origin.
The attestation form must also include the applicant’s passport photograph and a photocopy of the signatory’s valid driver’s licence, National Identity Card or international passport.
NAF 2026 Recruitment Aptitude TestThe Nigerian Air Force further disclosed that successful applicants would participate in a zonal general aptitude test on a date to be announced through the recruitment portal.
It added that only candidates who successfully scale through the recruitment stages would be invited for the final interview.
The NAF urged interested Nigerians to beware of fraudsters and stressed that the 2026 recruitment application is completely free.
The recruitment exercise is expected to provide another opportunity for eligible Nigerians interested in pursuing careers in the Nigerian Air Force and contributing to the country’s defence and security operations.
