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Recruitment Exercise 2026

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Information Board

Posted:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO SELECTED CANDIDATES OF BASIC MILITARY TRAINING COURSE (BMTC) 46/2025

Posted: July 15, 2026

Selected candidates are to report … Read More

September 3, 2026 - October 14, 2026

Nigerian Air Force

Basic Military Training Course

The Basic Military Training Course is a Short Period Training for recruits to become Airmen and Airwomen, not normally more than 6 months of training. It is mainly for those who possess Secondary School Certificate, National Diploma certificate, NABTEB, RN/RM/NCE or City & Guild Certificate and Trade Test Certificate.

The BMTC is comprised of Non-Tradesmen/Women with age limit between 18 and 22, and Tradesmen/Women with age limit between 18 and 25.

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Direct Short Service Commission

The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is a type of commission in the NAF which is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in specified fields.

Training period for this type of commission is usually 6 months of intensive military training and successful candidates are commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer.

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What is the height requirement to join the NAF?

A minimum of 1.63m and 1.66m for female and male applicants respectively.

What is the age requirement to join the NAF

For recruitment into the airmen/airwomen cadre, the age bracket of 18-22 years for Non-Trade and 18-25 years for Trades.

For enlistment into the Direct Short Service cadre, the age bracket is 20-32 years.

Age requirements are always captured for each advertised exercise.

What is the minimum educational qualification for DSSC?

A minimum of Second Class Upper Division Degree or Upper Credit in Higher National Diploma.

What is the minimum educational qualification for Recruitment?

A minimum of 7 Credits including English and Mathematics. Additionally, Trade requires Trade Test Certificate or ND/NCE Certificate. Also, please check the requirements posted during recruitment exercises for detailed requirements.