Nigerian Navy Jobs and Entry Requirements

Nigerian Navy Jobs – Nigeria is blessed with large bodies of water and this form her boundaries, of which pirates, militants can launch an attack through those water channels.

The Nigeria Navy, therefore, is to protect the nation from such attacks. Based on this responsibility, the Navies generally are termed “the water Armies”.

The primary function  of the Nigerian Navy is to protect the Nigerian country against any threat within its territory.

Are you a Nigerian and a lover of Naval military force seeking for best opportunity to apply? Do you want to join the Nigerian Navy Service? If yes;

This page has provide list among thousands of Nigerian Navy Jobs, Entry Requirements and of course  guide on how to apply for, and the processes involved, as well as other details about the Nigerian Navy eligibility

About Nigerian Navy 

THE VISION “To emplace a well trained, equipped, maintained, organised and highly motivated naval force capable of being deployed singly or with other arms of service in the defence of Nigeria’s maritime environment, other troubled spots and the Gulf of Guinea for sustained economic prosperity.”

THE MISSION “To consistently and professionally deploy a well trained, organised and highly motivated naval force capable of effectively and efficiently discharging constitutional roles and assigned tasks for the defence and economic prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

Nigeria Navy Categories /Jobs and Entry Requirements

Nigerian Navy Categories /Jobs, the qualifications, requirements, as well as steps on  recruitment are highlighted below:

1.  A1 – Marine Engineer Artificers

OND in Marine or Mechanical Engineering (at least Lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

2. A2 – Weapon Electrical Artificers

OND in Electrical Electronic Engineering (at least Lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

3. A3 – Aircraft Engineering Artificers (Airframe Engine) Qualification

Diploma in Airframe & Engine recognized by ICAO and must also posses SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

4. A4 – Aircraft Engineering Artificers (Avionics & Aircraft Electrics, Electrical / Electronics)

Certificate/Diploma in Aircraft Electrics & Avionics recognized by ICAO and must possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits, inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

5. A5 – Hull Engineer Artificers

OND in Marine or Mechanical Engineering (at least Lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

6. B1 – Marine Engineer Mechanics

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered. Technical biasness is an advantage.

7. B2 – Weapon Electrical Mechanics

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered, technical bias is an advantage.

8. B3 – Hull Mechanical/Fitters

As in B1 and B2 with additional trade in plumbing, welding, machining or woodwork.

9. B4 – Automobile Mechanics

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered. Technical biasness is an advantage.

10. B5 – Dockyard Mechanics

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered. Technical biasness is an advantage.

11. C1 – Communications

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths and Physics.

12. C2 – Computer

OND in Computer Studies/Computer Science (at least Lower Credit), Desktop Publishing, Office Suite and must also possess 5 Credits inclusive of English Language and Maths.

13. C3 – ICT

OND in Computer Studies/Computer Science (at least Lower Credit), Computer literacy is compulsory and must possess 5 Credits inclusive of English Language, Maths and Physics. Proficiency or industry certification in any of the following areas shall be an added advantage:

• Database.
• Computer-Aided Design.
•  Personal Computer Maintenance.
• Networking Fundamentals.
• Website Development and Management.
• Programming.

14. D1 – Seaman

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language and Maths.

15. D2 – Survey Recorders

OND in Land Survey, Cartography, Geographic Information System (at least Lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE/equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Physics or Geography or Technical Drawing.

16. D3 – Physical Training Instructors

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits Inclusive of English Language. Interest and proven talents in sports as well as evidence of participation in sports at Secondary School/State/YSFON level is required.

17. D4 – Chaplain Assistants

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language and Christian Religious Knowledge. Two years experience as clergy/church worker as well as letter of recommendation by 2 Clerics/churches recognized by the NN is required.

18. D5 – Mosque Assistants

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of Arabic, Islamic Religious Knowledge and English Language. Two years experience as Imam/Mosque attendant as well as letter of recommendation by 2 Islamic clerics/organizations recognized by the NN is required.

19. D6 – Firemen

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language.

20. E1 – Writers

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Accounts/Economics. Computer skill is compulsory. Also OND/NCE in Accounts or Secretariat Administration would be added advantage.

21. E2 – Store Assistants

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths and Economics. Computer skill is an added advantage.

22. E3 – Caterers

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language and Home Management/Food Nutrition. Certificate or Navy proven experience as a Waiter or Steward is an advantage.

23. E4 – Ordinance

Five credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other 2 subjects.

24. E5 – Project Technicians.

OND 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 inclusive of English Language, Maths and Physics.

25. F1 – Medical Assistants

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits in English Language, Maths, Chemistry, Biology/ Health Science and Physics.

26. F2 – Medical Records/Health Administration

OND/professional qualification in Medical Records or Health Administration (at least Lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE/equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths and Biology/Health Science.

27. F3 – Physiotherapist, Public Health, Occupational Therapist, Dental Therapist and Dental Lab Assistants

OND/professional Qualification in relevant fields and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits In English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Maths.

28. G – Bandsmen

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language. Certificate in music and proficiency in any musical instrument will be an added advantage.

29. H – Drivers/Mechanics

SSCE or Equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of 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.

30. J – Journalists

OND in Mass Communication, Journalism, Photography, Printing Technology, Information Library, Public Relations, Graphic Arts, Film Making and Cinematography and must also possess SSCE/equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language and Maths.

31. 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/equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Maths, Biology/Health Science, Physics and Chemistry.

32. N – Education

NCE in Arts/Science/Technical subjects in addition to SSCE/equivalent with 5 Credits inclusive of English Language and Maths for Science/Technical subjects or 5 credits Including English Language and at least a pass in Maths for Arts subjects.

Nigerian Navy  Applicants Eligibility

1). Applicants should possess any of the following educational and /professional qualifications:

• West African School Certificate/Senior Secondary School Certificate.
• General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level.
• WAEC City and Guilds or London City and Guilds.
• Ordinary National Diploma (OND).
• Any other educational qualification is equivalent to those mentioned above.

2). All applicants must produce their primary school leaving certificate.

3). 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.

4). Any applicant possessing higher educational/professional qualification, i.e. HND, BA/BSc, etc other than those stated in Paragraph 1 (a-g) should not apply. Candidates are therefore warned that it is an offence to declare false educational /professional qualification. This attracts outright withdrawal or dismissal and hand over to Civil Police for prosecution.

5). Any certificate or qualification 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 branch or advancement while in the Naval service.

Only qualifications obtained through proper service provisions are tenable after joining.

6). Applicants must be between the ages of 18 – 22 years at the time of entry into the Training School for school certificate holders, while 24 years of age is the acceptable limit for those with higher qualifications e.g. Nurses, NCE Holders, ICT Professionals, etc.

7). Applicants must not be married or have children before joining.

8). Applicant is required to print out Parent /Guardian Consent Form and Local Government Attestation Form.

9). Applicants must be of Nigerian origin by birth.

10). Applicants with any of the following problems are NOT to apply: short sight, ear problem, previous orthopaedic operation, flat foot, below the required height (Male 1.70, Female 1.67), fracture, stammering or any natural disability.

11). Applicants must be free from any previous conviction by a court of law on criminal charges.