Nigerian Air Force Opens 2026 Recruitment for Applicants

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced its recruitment exercise for 2026, inviting eligible Nigerians to apply for enlistment as tradesmen/women and non-tradesmen/women for the Basic Military Training Course 47/2026. Online registration is open from September 3, 2026, to October 14, 2026, and is free of charge.

Prospective applicants must carefully review the eligibility requirements and application guidelines before submission. The application process involves visiting the NAF recruitment portal, completing the online form, and printing necessary forms upon successful submission.

Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth, medically and physically fit, and meet height requirements (1.66m for males, 1.63m for females). Tradesmen/women must be aged 18 to 27 by March 1, 2027, with relevant educational qualifications, while non-tradesmen/women must be aged 18 to 22.

A Zonal General Aptitude Test will be conducted for successful applicants, with the date announced via the recruitment portal.