Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Recruitment: The Nigerian Air Force recruitment exercise is now ongoing. The portal is open for applications into airmen, trades, and DSS cadet positions.
Nigerian Air Force Recruitment Overview
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has opened its 2025/2026 recruitment portal. This recruitment covers young Nigerians, skilled tradesmen, and graduates seeking to serve as officers. The NAF is also enlisting graduates and postgraduates for training as Direct Short Service (DSS) cadets. Successful candidates will join the Air Force after passing all stages of selection and training.
Status
The recruitment is ongoing. Applications are now live on the official portal. Submit your forms early to avoid missing the closing date
Official Portal of the Nigerian Air Force Recruitment
All applications must be submitted online. Use only the official NAF recruitment portal:
https://nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng
Eligible States
The recruitment covers all 36 states and the FCT.
| Abia | Adamawa | Akwa Ibom |
| Anambra | Bauchi | Bayelsa |
| Benue | Borno | Cross River |
| Delta | Ebonyi | Edo |
| Ekiti | Enugu | Gombe |
| Imo | Jigawa | Kaduna |
| Kano | Katsina | Kebbi |
| Kogi | Kwara | Lagos |
| Nasarawa | Niger | Ogun |
| Ondo | Osun | Oyo |
| Plateau | Rivers | Sokoto |
| Taraba | Yobe | Zamfara and FCT |
Available Vacancies at Nigerian Air Force Recruitment
The NAF is recruiting into several categories:
- Non-Trades: For those with basic certificates and no trade skills.
- Trades: For those with technical or professional trade skills.
- Medical Staff: Nurses, lab techs, pharmacists, and other allied roles.
- DSS Cadets: For graduates and postgraduates who want to serve as officers after short service training.
Requirements
Applicants must meet these conditions:
- Must be Nigerian by birth.
- Age: 20 to 32 years for all categories.
- Height: At least 1.66m for men and 1.63m for women.
- Marital Status: Only single applicants are allowed.
- Education: Minimum of five credits in SSCE including English and Math.
- DSS Cadets: Must hold a degree (HND, BSc, MSc, or equivalent).
- Must be medically and physically fit.
- Must present valid identification card.
How to Apply
Follow these steps carefully:
- Visit https://nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng.
- Using a valid Phone number and email open an account on the portal.
- Fill the application form with correct personal details.
- Select the category you are applying for (Non-trade, Trade, Medical, DSS cadet).
- All required document (birth certificate, school results, passport, valid ID) must be uploaded.
- Review your entries and submit your form.
- Print the acknowledgment slip after submission.
- Get ready for the Zonal Aptitude Test, scheduled to be announced once applications close.
Deadline
- Application starts: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
- Application ends: Tuesday, 7 October 2025
- The next stage is the Zonal General Aptitude Test, and the date will be release soon.