Navy begins enlistment for Direct Service

The Nigerian Navy has commenced the enlistment of graduates and HND holders into the Direct Short Service Commission.

Navy Director of Information, Suleman Dahun, announced this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

Mr Dahun, a commodore, said interested applicants, who must be Nigerians by birth, should possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for first-degree holders and Upper Credit for HND holders.

“Male applicants must not be less than 1.68 metres tall while female applicants must not be less than 1.65 metres in height.

“Applicants must possess NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate and should be between 22 and 28 years by February 20, 2020,

“Except for Imams, Chaplains and Medical Consultants who should not exceed 30 years and 40 years respectively by February 20, 2020,” he said.

Mr Dahun said guidelines for the enlistment could be accessed on the Nigerian Navy Enlistment Portal: www.joinnigeriannavy.com.

He said the portal would remain open till November 14, 2019, for interested candidates to apply online.

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“Candidates are to note that all the processes ranging from online registration, aptitude test and the selection interview are free of charge,” he said.

He advised candidates to be wary of scammers and refrain from giving money to any individual under any guise.

(NAN)