APPLICATION FOR RECRUITMENT INTO THE NIGERIAN NAVY (NNBTS 17 BATCH)

CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION
CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION
1. Candidates should possess any of the following educational and/ professional qualifications (see Guide to Candidates on Educational Requirements for Entry Category):
a. West African School Certificate/Senior Secondary School Certificate.
b. General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level.
c. WAEC City and Guilds or London City and Guild.
d. Ordinary National Diploma (OND).
e. Any other educational qualification equivalent to those mentioned above.
f. All candidates must produce their primary school leaving certificate.
g. Candidates are to note that entry requirement into the following categories is SSCE or equivalent: B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, D1, D2, D4, D5, E1, E2, E3, 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. See the guide for details.
2. Any candidate 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 education/professional qualification. This attracts outright withdrawal or dismissal
3. 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
4. Applicants must be between the age of 18 - 22 years at the time of entering into the Training school for school certificate holders, while age 18 - 26 is acceptable for those with higher qualifications e.g. Nurses, NCE etc
5. Applicants must not be married
GUIDE TO CANDIDATES ON EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY CATEGORY
A 1 - Marine Engineer Artificers
OND in Marine or Mechanical Engineering (at least lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE/equivalent with 4 credits in English language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
A2 - Weapon Electrical Artificers
OND in Electrical Electronic Engineering (at least lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE/equivalent with 4 credits in English Language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
A3-Aircraft Engineering Artificers (Airframe Engine) Qualification
Certificate/Diploma in Airframe &Engine recognized by ICAO and must also posses SSCE or equivalent with credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
A4 - Aircraft Engineering Artificers (Avionics & Aircraft Electrics, Electrical/Electronics)
Qualification: Certificate/Diploma in Aircraft Electrics & Avionics recognized by ICAO and must possess SSCE or equivalent with credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
A5 - Hull Engineer Artificers
OND in Marine or Mechanical Engineering (at least lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE/equivalent with 4 credits in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and English Language.
B1 - Marine Engineer Mechanics
SSCE/equivalent with 4 credits including English Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry. Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered. Technical biasness is an advantage
B2 - Weapon Electrical Mechanics
SSCE/equivalent with 4 credits Including~ English Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry. Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered, technical bias is an advantage.
B3 - Hull Mechanical/Fitters
As in B1 and B2 with additional trade in plumbing, welding, machining or woodwork.
B4 - Automobile Mechanics
as it is in B1
C1-Communications
SSCE/equivalent with 3 credits in English Language, Maths and Physics and passes in 2 other subjects.
C2 - Computer
OND in Computer Studies, Programming or Engineering (at least lower Credit) and must also possess 4 Credits including English Language and Maths.
D1 - Seaman
OND in Land Survey, Cartography, Geographic Information System (at least Lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE/equivalent with 4 credits in English language, Maths, Physics or Geography or Technical Drawling.
D2 - Survey Recorders
OND in Land Survey, Cartography, Geographic Information System (at least Lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE/equivalent with 4 credits in English language, Maths, Physics or Geography or Technical Drawling.
D3 - Physical Training Instructors
SSCE/equivalent with 3 credits Including English Language and passes In 2 other subjects. Interest and proven talents in sports as well as evidence of participation in sports at Secondary School/State/YSFON level is required.
D4 - Chaplain Assistants
SSCE/equivalent with 3 credits including English Language and Christian Religious Knowledge and passes in 2 other subjects. Two years experience as clergy/church worker as well as letter of recommendation by 2 Clerics/churches recognized by the NN is required.
D5 - Imam Assistants
SSCE/equivalent with 3 credits In 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.
E1 - Writers
SSCE/equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Maths, Accounts/Economics. Computer skill is an added advantage. Also OND/NCE in Accounts or Secretariat Administration would be added advantage.
E2 - Store Assistants
SSCE/equivalent with 5 credits including~ English language, Maths and Economics. Computer skill is an added advantage.
E3 - Cooks
SSCE/equivalent with 3 credits including: English language, Home Economics/Food Nutrition and passes in 2 other subjects, Certificate or proven experience as a Waiter or Steward is an advantage
E4 - Steward
SSCE/equivalent with 3 credits including English Language, Home Economics/Food Nutrition and passes in 2 other subjects. Certificate or proven experience as a Waiter or Steward is an advantage.
6. Applicants must be medically fit and must not be less than 1.68 metres tall for male and 1.65 metres for females
7. Applicants must be of Nigerian origin by birth
8. Candidates with any of the following problems are NOT to apply: short sight, ear problem, previous orthopaedic operation, flat foot, below the required height, fracture, stammering, or any natural deformity.
9. Applicants must be free from any previous conviction by court of law on criminal charges.
10. Applicants must come to the recruitment centres with the following documents.
a. Photocopies of Birth Certificate or Age Declaration.
b. Photocopies of Credentials.
c. Duly completed identification form to be signed by Chairman or Secretary of the candidate‘s LGA.
d. Duly completed Parent Consent form to be signed by Candidate’s Parent or Guardian.
e. Duly completed Referee form to be signed by Commander, Equivalent or CSP from candidate’s State of Origin.
f. Four passport photographs duly signed and stamped by Chairman/Secretary of the candidate‘s LGA.
11. The completed application form is to be submitted online.
12. Candidates will be required to produce original of all copies of credentials listed in paragraph 1 before recruitment.
13. Any candidate suspected to have impersonated forged or submitted false document(s) shall be disqualified from the recruitment exercise. Such candidate shall also be handed over to the police for prosecution.
14. The period of recruitment is 2-13 June 2008.
GUIDE TO CANDIDATES ON EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY CATEGORY
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/equivalent with 4 credits including: Maths and Physics.
F1 - Medical Assistants
SSCE/equivalent with 5 credits in English Language,Maths, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Physics.
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 4 credits Including English Language, Maths, Biology/Health Science.
F3 - Physiotherapist, Public Health, Occupational Therapist, Dental Therapist and Dental Lab Assistants
OND/Professional Qualification in relevant fields and must also possess SSCE/equivalent with 4 credits In English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Maths.
G - Bandsmen
SSCE/equivalent with 2 credits including English Language and passes in 2 other subjects, Certificate in music and proficiency in any musical instrument will be an added advantage.
H - Drivers
SSCE/equivalent with 2 credits including English Language, Current Driver's license; 2 years driving experience as well as letter of recommendation (as driver) from past or present employer is required.
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 4 credits including English Language and Maths
K - Nurses
Single qualification RN and double qualification in any relevant qualification such as RM, A&E, ENT, Psychiatric, Paediatric, Orthopaedic/Trauma, Ophthalmic, Anaesthetic, 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.
N - Education
NCE in Arts/Science/Technical subjects in addition to SSCE/equivalent with 4 credits including English Language and Maths for Science/Technical subjects or 4 credits Including English Language and at least a pass in Maths for Arts subjects.
RECRUITMENT CENTRES FOR NNBTS 17TH BATCH
Serial Zone States Zonal Recruitment Centres
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1 Zone A Lagos & Ogun NNS QUORRA, Naval Base Apapa LAGOS
2 Zone B Osun & Oyo HQ 2 Mech Div, Nigerian Army IBADAN
3 Zone C Ekiti & Ondo 323 Artilery Regt AKURE
4 Zone D Delta & Edo NNS DELTA, Naval Base WARRI
5 Zone E Abia & Imo Nigerian Navy Finance and Logistics School OWERRINTA
6 Zone F Bayelsa & Rivers NNBTS, Onne PORT HARCOURT
7 Zone G Anambra, Ebonyi & Enugu HQ, 82 Division Nigerian Army ENUGU
8 Zone H Benue & Nasarawa 72 Paratroper Bn Nigerian Army MAKURDI
9 Zone I Bauchi, Gombe & Plateau Command Day Sec Schl, JOS
10 Zone J Kaduna, Niger & FCT Nigerian Air Force KADUNA
11 Zone K Borno & Yobe Army Children Sch Maimalari Cantonment MAIDUDURI
12 Zone L Adamawa & Taraba 23 Armoured Brigade YOLA
13 Zone M Jigawa, Kano and Katsina Nigerian Air Force Base KANO
14 Zone N Akwa-Ibom and Cross River NNS VICTORY, Naval Base CALABAR
15 Zone O Kogi and Kwara NNSHS – OFFA
16 Zone P Kebbi, Sokoto & Zamfara 26 Motorized Bn SOKOTO