Nigerian Navy announces 2026 recruitment shortlist and exam

The Nigerian Navy has announced the release of the shortlist for successful applicants for its 2026 Batch 39 recruitment into the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School. The announcement was made by Navy Captain Abi Folorunsho, the Director of Naval Information, who stated that the shortlist has been uploaded to the Navy's recruitment portal.

Candidates are instructed to check their names on the portal ahead of the recruitment examination scheduled for November 21, 2026. Shortlisted applicants must report to their assigned examination centres by 7:00 a.m. on the day of the exam.

The Navy has specified that candidates should bring their application form printout, biodata page printout, one coloured passport photograph, a 2B pencil, an eraser, and two photocards. The recruitment registration period ran from October 2 to October 31.