The Nigerian Air Force has commenced preparations for its 2026 Basic Military Training Course, BMTC 47/2026, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for enlistment as tradesmen, women and non-tradesmen, women.
The recruitment exercise is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 3, with online applications expected to close on October 14, 2026.
The Air Force announced the exercise on Wednesday through its official X handle, stating that the application process is free and urging prospective candidates to carefully study the eligibility criteria before applying.
The statement said, “NAF Basic Military Training Course 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.”
It added, “The registration is FREE OF CHARGE, and prospective applicants are advised to carefully review the eligibility requirements and application guidelines before submitting their applications.”
Under the stated requirements, candidates applying for tradesmen/women positions must be between 18 and 27 years old as of March 1, 2027, while applicants for non-tradesmen/women positions must be between 18 and 22 years old on the same date.
Applicants must be Nigerians by birth and meet the stipulated physical requirements, including a minimum height of 1.66 metres for males and 1.63 metres for females. They must also be medically, physically and psychologically fit.
For tradesmen and women, candidates with National Diploma or Nigeria Certificate in Education qualifications are required to obtain their certificates from accredited institutions and have at least five credits, including Mathematics and English, in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB or NBAIS.
Candidates applying for driving positions and other trades that require a Trade Test must possess the relevant certificate in addition to meeting the required Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination conditions. Driver applicants are also expected to have a valid driving licence.
For non-tradesmen and women, applicants are required to have at least five credits, including Mathematics and English, in the relevant examinations, as well as Primary School Certificates and Secondary School Testimonials.
The NAF further stated that successful candidates would be required to complete an Acknowledgement Form, Parent/Guardian Consent Form and Local Government Area Attestation Form.
According to the Air Force, the attestation form may be endorsed by a military officer from the applicant’s state of origin who is not below the rank of Wing Commander or its equivalent in the Army or Navy. It may also be signed by a police officer of at least the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police, a substantive local government chairman or secretary, or a magistrate from the applicant’s state of origin.
The attestation must be accompanied by the applicant’s passport photograph and a photocopy of the signatory’s valid driver’s licence, National Identity Card or international passport.
The Force said the zonal general aptitude test for shortlisted candidates would take place on a date to be announced through the recruitment portal.
It stressed that only candidates who successfully pass the required stages would be invited for the interview.
Prospective applicants have been advised to obtain further information and submit their applications through the NAF recruitment portal.
