The Nigerian Air Force has announced the commencement of its 2026 recruitment exercise for qualified Nigerians seeking enlistment as tradesmen/women and non-tradesmen/women.
The NAF, in a notice posted on its X handle on Wednesday, said the online application would be available from September 3 to October 14, 2026.
The notice read, “NAF Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 47/2026 Recruitment Exercise is scheduled to commence on 3 September 2026, with online registration opening for suitably qualified Nigerians interested in joining the Service as Tradesmen/Women and Non-Tradesmen/Women.
“The registration is FREE OF CHARGE, and prospective applicants are advised to carefully review the eligibility requirements and application guidelines before submitting their applications.”
For full details, applicants are urged to visit the Force’s recruitment portal at https://nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng
NAF said applicants for tradesmen/women must be between 18 and 27 years old by March 1, 2027, while non-tradesmen/women applicants must be between 18 and 22 years old by the same date.
According to the notice, applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth, with a minimum height of 1.66 metres for males and 1.63 metres for females.
Applicants must also be medically, physically and psychologically fit and meet the NAF’s medical and employment standards.