The Nigerian Navy has commenced the recruitment of interested Nigerians into the service for the year 2019.
Nigeria Navy spokesman Suleman Dahun made the announcement in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
He said interested members of the public are requested to apply online at www.joinnigeriannavy.com.
The Nigeria Navy wishes to inform the general public and all interested candidates that the online registration for the 2019 Recruitment Exercise is officially open.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the positions below:
A 1 – Marine Engineer Artificer
Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Marine or Mechanical Engineering and 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
A2 – Weapon Electrical Artificers
Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Electrical Electronic Engineering and 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
A3 – Aircraft Engineering Artificers (Airframe Engine) Qualification
Diploma in Airframe and Engine recognized by ICAO and 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
A4 – Aircraft Engineering Artificers (Avionics & Aircraft Electrics, Electrical / Electronics)
Certificate/Diploma in Aircraft Electrics & Avionics recognized by ICAO and 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
A5 – Hull Engineer Artificers
Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Marine or Mechanical Engineering and 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
B1 – Marine Engineer Mechanics
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered. Technical bias will be an advantage.
B2 – Weapon Electrical Mechanics
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered. Technical bias will be an advantage.
B3 – Hull Mechanical/Fitters
Requirements as in B1 and B2 with additional trade in plumbing, welding, machining or woodwork.
B4 – Automobile Mechanics
Requirements as in B1.
B5 – Dockyard Mechanics
Requirements as in B1.
C1 – Communications
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Maths and Physics.
C2 – Computer
Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Computer Studies/Computer Science, Desktop Publishing, Office Suite and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 Credits including English Language and Maths.
C3 – ICT
Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Computer Studies/Computer Science. Computer literacy is compulsory and must possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 Credits including English Language, Maths and Physics. Proficiency or industrial certification in any of the under listed areas shall be an added advantage:
Database.
Computer-Aided Design.
Personal Computer Maintenance.
Networking Fundamentals.
Website Development and Management.
Programming.
D1 – Seaman
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language and Maths.
D2 – Survey Recorders
Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Land Survey, Cartography, Geographic Information System and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Maths, Physics or Geography or Technical Drawing.
D3 – Physical Training Instructors
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language. Interest and proven talents in sports, as well as evidence of participation in sports at Secondary School/State/YSFON level, is required.
D4 – Chaplain Assistants
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language and Christian Religious Knowledge. Two years experience as clergy/church worker as well as letter of recommendation from 2 Clerics/churches recognized by the Nigeria Navy is required.
D5 – Mosque Assistants
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including Arabic, Islamic Religious Knowledge and English Language. Two years experience as Imam/Mosque attendant as well as letter of recommendation from 2 Islamic clerics/organizations recognized by the Nigeria Navy is required.
D6 – Firemen
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language.
E1 – Writers
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Maths, Accounts/Economics. Computer skill is compulsory. Also OND/NCE in Accounts or Secretariat Administration would be added advantage.
E2 – Store Assistants
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Maths and Economics. Computer skill is an added advantage.
E3 – Caterers
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language and Home Management/Food Nutrition. Certificate or Navy proven experience as a Waiter or Steward is an advantage.
E4 – Ordinance
Five credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other 2 subjects.
E5 – Project Technicians.
Minimum of OND Lower Credit in relevant discipline such as Architecture, Quantity Survey, Civil/ Structure/ Building technology, Electrical/Mechanical installation, Urban and Rural Planning, Estate Management, Land Economy and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Maths and Physics.
F1 – Medical Assistants
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits in English Language, Maths, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Physics.
F2 – Medical Records/Health Administration
Minimum of OND Lower Credit or Professional qualification in Medical Records or Health Administration and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Maths and Biology/Health Science.
F3 – Physiotherapist, Public Health, Occupational Therapist, Dental Therapist and Dental Lab Assistants
Minimum of OND Lower Credit or Professional Qualification in relevant fields and must also possess SSCE/equivalent with 5 credits in English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Maths.
G – Bandsmen
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language. Certificate in music and proficiency in any musical instrument will be an added advantage.
H – Drivers/Mechanics
SSCE or Equivalent with 5 credits including English Language. Current Mechanic apprenticeship certificate and evidence of driving experience as well as a letter of recommendation [as a mechanic] from past or present employer is required.
J – Journalists
Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Mass Communication, Journalism, Photography, Printing Technology, Information Library, Public Relations, Graphic Arts, Film Making or Cinematography and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language and Maths
K – Nurses
Single qualification RN and double qualification in any relevant qualification such as RM, A&E, ENT, Psychiatric, Paediatric, Orthopaedic/Trauma, Ophthalmic, Anesthetic, Public Health, Occupational Health, Nephrology/Dialysis all Theatre Nursing and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Maths, Biology/Health Science, Physics and Chemistry.
N – Education
NCE in Arts/Science/Technical subjects in addition to SSCE or equivalent with 5 Credits including English Language and Maths for Science/Technical subjects or 5 credits Including English Language and at least a pass in Maths for Arts subjects.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR NIGERIAN NAVY 2019 RECRUITMENT EXERCISE
Applicants must be a Nigerian by birth.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 – 22 years at the time of entry into the Training school for school certificate holders or 24 – 26 years of age for those with higher qualifications such as Nurses, NCE and ICT etc.
Applicants must not be married or have children before joining the Nigeria Navy.
Applicants must be free from any previous criminal conviction by a court of law.
Applicants with any of the following problems are NOT to apply: sight problem, ear problem, communicable diseases, mental problems, below the height of 1.70 metres for males and 1.67 metres for females, stammering, or any physical disability.
Applicants are required to possess any of the following educational and/Professional qualifications.
West African School Certificate/Senior Secondary School Certificate.
b. General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (not more than 2 sittings).
National Examination Council (NECO).
d. National Business and Technical Examinations (NABTEB).
WAEC City and Guilds or London City and Guild.
f. Ordinary National Diploma (OND).
g. Any other educational qualification equivalent to those mentioned above.
h. All applicants must produce their primary school leaving certificate.
All applicants must indicate their National Identification Number (NIN).
k. Applicants are to note that entry requirement into the following categories is SSCE or equivalent: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 C1, D1, D2, D4, D5, D6, E1, E2, E3, E4, F1, G, H. Any other additional qualifications in these categories can only serve as an added advantage for selection into the branch and not for advancement. See the guide for details.
Applicants with higher educational/professional qualification, i.e. HND, BA/BSC etc other than those stated in paragraph 1 (a-g) are not to apply. Applicants are warned that it is an offence to present false or forged documents for the Recruitment.
Certificates or qualifications not declared or tendered and accepted during the recruitment exercise is not acceptable after recruitment and cannot be tendered for the purpose of change of department or advancement while in the Nigerian Navy. Only qualifications obtained through proper service provisions are tenable after joining the Nigerian Navy.
Applicants are required to print out Parent/Guardian consent Form and Local Government attestation Form.
Applicants must come to the recruitment centres with the following documents.
Photocopies of Birth Certificate or Age Declaration.
b. Photocopies of Credentials.
c. Duly completed Identification Form and signed by Chairman or Secretary of the Applicant’s LGA or by an officer of the rank of Commander, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) or Equivalent and above from the Applicant’s candidate’s State of Origin.
d. Duly completed Parent Consent Form and signed by Applicant’s Parent or Guardian.
e. Four passport photographs duly signed and stamped by (C) above.
f. Candidates are to bring the scratch cards of their NECO and WAEC results to the recruitment centres.
Applicants will be required to produce original of all copies of credentials listed in paragraph 10 at any time during recruitment.
Completed Application Form is to be submitted online.
Any applicant suspected to have impersonated, falsified, forged or presented false document(s) shall be disqualified from the recruitment exercise and handed over to the Nigerian Police Force for prosecution.
The date for the Recruitment Aptitude Test will be posted on the Nigeria Navy portal
