One Nation.Under Our Watch.

Discover what the Nigerian Navy has to offer. Whether you want to gain valuable STEM skills, develop your creative talents, or push your physical and mental limits.

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Why Join theNigerian Navy?

Help Nigeria protect its territorial seas and vital maritime and economic resources. You also have the opportunity to gain top-notch professional training, self-discipline and specific maritime, engineering and security skills that will be useful during active service and beyond.

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Quick Eligibility

The Nigerian Navy Career Quiz

Ready for unmatched career training, travel, and growth? See where your talents fit across the Nigerian Navy. Answer a few quick questions to find your ideal career path.

Takes under a minute · No sign-in required

Eleven Branches. One Fleet.

Choose the naval branch that matches your qualification.

Medical Services
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Medical Services

Combat medics, field surgeons, and shipboard health teams.

Seaman Branch
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Seaman Branch

Navigation, gunnery, boarding ops.

Cyber & ICT
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Cyber & ICT

Network defence, systems, and digital intelligence.

Engineering Branch
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Engineering Branch

Marine, mechanical, and weapons engineering.

BEGIN YOUR CAREER IN THE NIGERIAN NAVY.

Join as a seaman, build technical skills through trade training and serve across the Nigerian Navy's operational branches.

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Clock is running

Batch 39 Application Deadline

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Portal closes 31 October 2026 · 23:59 WAT

Key Dates for Batch 39

  1. Applications open

    Portal goes live for online registration. Submit your credentials and start your journey with the Nigerian Navy.

  2. Applications close

    Portal submission deadline. Ensure all your documents and application details are successfully uploaded before midnight.

  3. Aptitude test

    Aptitude Test and written examinations held at designated nationwide centers for shortlisted candidates.

  4. Basic training commence 2027

    Successful candidates report to the training school for the commencement of basic military training.

Four Stages.
One Journey.

  1. 01

    Create your account

    Register with your email and phone. Both are confirmed by one-time code.

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    Verify your identity

    NIN lookup against NIMC, then a 20-second liveness face match.

  3. 03

    Complete the application

    Ten guided steps with autosave, inline validation and document checks.

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    Test, Screening and Training

    Follow your status live, download your exam slip and report for exam and final screening.

Enrich Your Life Today!

Full Medical & Dental Care

Comprehensive medical coverage from enlistment onwards.

Pension & Retirement Plan

Guaranteed pension after qualifying years of service.

Training

Hands-on technical and professional training throughout your career.

Joining sounds crazy.
Saying never actually is.

Thousands of young Nigerians once told themselves they’d never wear the uniform — until the day they did. Batch 39 is open now for candidates ready to trade hesitation for a real career path, structured training, and a service record that follows you for life.

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