Are you ready to join one of Nigeria’s most respected military bodies? The Nigerian Air Force recruitment requirements are your first hurdle if you want to become part of this elite force. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) protects the country’s airspace, conducts operations, and supports national security. Whether you aim to be an airman, airwoman, commissioned officer, or technical tradesperson, knowing the requirements is vital.
Requirements for Nigerian Air Force Recruitment (2025 Update)
Here’s what you need to qualify, based on the latest DSSC 34/2025 announcement:
Citizenship and Character
- You must be a Nigerian citizen by birth.
- You must have no prior criminal convictions.
- You must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit according to NAF standards.
Age Limits
- For Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC): 20 to 32 years.
- For medical consultants: up to 40 years.
- The 18–22 and 18–25 age ranges apply to non-commissioned airmen and airwomen (BMTC), not the current DSSC exercise.
Height Requirement
- Male candidates: at least 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in).
- Female candidates: at least 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in).
Educational and Professional Requirements
- Applicants with a degree must have at least a Second Class Upper division.
- HND holders must have at least Upper Credit.
- You must possess a valid NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter.
- Candidates for professional fields such as medicine, engineering, or law must be registered with their relevant regulatory bodies.
Additional Rules for Serving Personnel
- The current DSSC recruitment is not for serving personnel unless they meet specific service criteria.
- Eligible serving members must have at least 10 years of service and hold the rank of Corporal or higher.
- They must also provide a recommendation letter from their commanding officer.
How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment site — registration is done through the NAF enlistment portal at nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng.
- Register and fill out the application form — provide all required details and upload your documents.
- Print required forms — these include the acknowledgment slip, parent or guardian consent form, and local government attestation form.
- Screening and shortlisting — once the application window closes, qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
- Aptitude test and interviews — shortlisted applicants will sit for an aptitude test and attend selection interviews.
- Final training — those who are successful will proceed to military training before being commissioned.
The entire application process is free. Do not pay anyone claiming to have influence over recruitment.
Documents Required for Registration
Applicants are required to have the following:
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- Educational certificates
- NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
- Local government attestation form
- Parent or guardian consent form
- Passport photographs
- Letter of attestation of good character
- A valid means of identification such as a national ID card, driver’s license, or international passport
- For professional applicants: proof of registration with the relevant professional body
Attestation forms must be signed by authorized officials such as a senior military or police officer, magistrate, or local government chairman.
Article updated 3 days ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
