The Nigerian Army have released the 85Rri screening date and the recruitment centers. Prospective applicants are advised to carefully read the instructions on this website not to make mistake.
Nigerian Army 85Rri Screening Date
The Nigerian Army will have released the date for the commencement of the screening exercise for the 85 Regular Recruits Intake aslo known as 85Rri.
The Nigerian Army screening Date for the 85RRI is scheduled to hold from 2nd – 17th May 2023. All Candidates are expected to report to their various States for the screening exercise.
Applicants are to appear for the screening exercise at the given date, time and place with their original credentials and two passport-sized photographs. If you want to check your name on the list of the shortlisted candidates, we have written an article about the Nigerian Army 84Rri Shortlisted candidates.
Nigerian Army 85Rri Recruitment Centers
The recruitment exercise will take place in various centers across the country. Below is the complete list of the Nigerian Army 85rri Screening Centers.
LIST OF RECRUITMENT CENTERS NATIONWIDE FOR 85RRI RECRUITMENT EXERCISE
| STATE | RECRUITMENT CENTER | |
| 1. | Abia | Goodluck Jonathan barracks Ohafia |
| 2. | Adamawa | Gibson Jallo Barracks Yola |
| 3. | Akwa Ibom | 6 Bn Barracks Abak Akwa Ibom State |
| 4. | Anambra | 302 (GS) Barracks Onitsha |
| 5. | Bauchi | Shadawanka Barracks Bauchi |
| 6. | Bayelsa | Camp Tukur Buratai |
| 7. | Benue | NASME Barracks Makurdi |
| 8. | Borno | Maimalari Barracks Maiduguri |
| 9. | Cross River | Eburutu Barracks Calabar |
| 10. | Delta | CENOTAPH Cabinet Road, Govt House Asaba |
| 11. | Ebonyi | Abakaliki Barracks, Abakaliki |
| 12. | Edo | Ekenhuan Barracks Benin |
| 13. | Ekiti | Ekiti State Pavillon |
| 14. | Enugu | Abakpa Barracks Enugu |
| 15. | FCT | 176 Gds Bn Gwagwalada |
| 16. | Gombe | Gombe Barracks Gombe |
| 17. | Imo | Obinze Barracks |
| 18. | Jigawa | FOB Dutse Jigawa |
| 19. | Kaduna | Ribadu Cantonment Kaduna |
| 20. | Kano | Bukavu Barracks Kano |
| 21. | Katsina | Natsinta Kebbi Barracks Katsina |
| 22. | Kebbi | Birin kebbi, Kebbi |
| 23. | Kogi | Maigumeri Barracks Lokoja |
| 24. | Kwara | Sobi Barracks llorin |
| 25. | Lagos | Ikeja Military Cantonment Lagos |
| 26. | Nasarawa | Shittu Alao Barracks Keffi |
| 27. | Niger | TRADOC Minna |
| 28. | Ogun | Alamala Barracks Abeokuta |
| 29. | Ondo | Owena Cantonment Akure |
| 30. | Osun | NA Barracks Ede |
| 31. | Oyo | Odogbo Barracks Ibadan |
| 32. | Plateau | Maxwell Khobe Cantonment Rukuba Jos |
| 33. | Rivers | Bori Camp Porth Hacourt |
| 34. | Sokoto | Giginya Barracks Sokoto |
| 35. | Taraba | NA Barracks Serti- Baruwa |
| 36. | Yobe | Nguru Barracks Yobe |
| 37. | Zamfara | Nigerian Army Cantonment Gusau |
According to the Nigerian Army, in this recruitment which is the 85rri,
- There will No Special centre for recruitment.
- There will be no Zonal Screening Exercise.
- All screening of potential recruits will be conducted at the candidates’ respective state of origin.
For those who wish to apply for the Nigerian Army 85rri recruitment, below is the procedure on how to apply.
How to Apply for Nigerian Army 85Rri
If you are interested in applying for the Nigerian Army 85Rri, you can do so by following these three simple steps:
First, make sure you have a valid email address and phone number. You’ll need both of these to create an account on the Nigerian Army website https://recruitment.army.mil.ng
Second, visit the Nigerian Army website and create an account using your email address and phone number. You will be asked to fill some basic information about yourself, including your name, date of birth, marital status, and level of education.
Third, login to your account and complete the application form. Be sure to read the instructions carefully and answer all the questions accurately.
Nigerian Army 85Rri Eligibility
To be eligible for the Nigerian Army 85Rri screening, you must meet the following requirements:
- You must be a Nigerian citizen by birth or descent
- You must be between the ages of 18 and 26 years
- You must have a minimum of 5 credits in your WAEC/NECO results, including Mathematics and English Language
- You must not have any criminal record
- You must be physically and mentally fit
Nigerian Army 85Rri Medical Examination Test
The medical examination will be conducted in all the 36 states of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The screening date for each state is already mentioned above on this article.
Candidates are to report at the designated centers with their identity cards, academic certificates and two recent passport-sized photographs. Candidates must also come with a duly completed form which is available on the Nigerian Army website.
The Nigerian Army 85Rri Screening Date is fast approaching, so make sure you are prepared. Make sure you check out the recruitment centers and medical examination date for your state so you know where to go and what to do when the time comes.
