Nigerian Army Shortlisted Candidates 2025/2026 89RRI List PDF Download

Nigerian army shortlisted candidates 2025 for 89RRI recruitment: Did you submit application for the just concluded NA 89RRI recruitment and wish to know if the names of successful applicants PDF download is out? If yes then carefully read this article.

Candidates who submitted application for any of the 89 regular recruit vacancies are to visit the army recruitment portal to download and check if their name is among the shortlisted candidates.

Before now, those who successfully submitted application for the Nigerian army recruitment have been searching online to confirm the exact date which shortlisted candidates will be released.

This led to questions such as;

• Is the Nigerian army shortlisted candidates out?
• How can I check 89RRI shortlisted candidates?
• When will 89RRI list of successful applicants be out?
• How do I download army shortlist Pdf?
• Is Nigeria Soldier recruitment list out?

Not to worry, we have highlighted the practical steps through which you can easily access the list of shortlisted candidates for the Nigerian army.

States Whose NA 89RRI Shortlisted Candidates Are Out

Abia State	Cross River State
Adamawa State	Delta State
Akwa Ibom State	Ebonyi State
Anambra State	Edo State
Bauchi State	Ekiti State
Bayelsa State	Enugu State
Benue State	Gombe State
Borno State	Imo State
Jigawa State	Nasarawa State
Kaduna State	Niger State
Kano State	Ogun State
Katsina State	Ondo State
Kebbi State	Osun State
Kogi State	Oyo State
Kwara State	Plateau State
Lagos State	Rivers State
Sokoto State	Yobe State
Taraba State	Zamfara State

Who are Nigerian Army 89RRI Shortlisted Candidates?

Shortlisted candidates in this context refers names of applicants who meets the requirements, qualifications and other criteria spelt out during the Nigerian army recruitment. They could also be considered as successful applicants.

Eligibility Criteria for Nigerian Army 89RRI Shortlist

In as much as you’re passionate about finding out if your name is among the shortlisted candidates, you also have to understand that there are factors that makes that happen.

Here are the selection criteria for the Nigerian army shortlisted candidates 2025 89RRI.

• You must have submitted application on or before the deadline.
• Inability to provide authentic information leads to disqualification.
• Trying to canvass or outsmart the application process makes your entry invalid.
• Uploading fake, incomplete or forge documents/certifications lead to disqualification as well.
• Apply for more than one (1) role is not acceptable.
• Only applicants to adhere to the requirements spelt out starting from age, qualification, identity etc. are shortlisted.

Another important thing you should note is that the process does not end here are the shortlist stage, there’s still more phases to be conquered according the recruitment process.

Comprehensive guidelines on how to successfully check if your name is among the shortlist is highlighted below.

How to Check Nigerian Army Shortlisted Candidates 2025 (89RRI)

Simply visit www.recruitment.army.mil.ng, scroll down the page to locate “shortlisted 89RRI applicants”, download the pdf file, open the documents and search for your name carefully.

What to do after checking the shortlist

Congratulations to all shortlisted candidates but after checking the shortlist, here are the things you should take note of.

Screening Exercise: The Nigerian army screening will hold from June 23rd to 7th July across the 36 stages of the federation.

Getting Your Documents Ready: This would be the right time to ensure all your credentials are properly arranged into two (2) folders. First for original copies and the other for photocopies.

Study Relevant Materials: Refreshing your memory with relevant materials such as; current affairs, past questions and answers will be helpful.

Ask Questions: If it is possible, contact those who have already gone through the process and find out from them what you should be expecting.

Nigerian Army 89RRI Screening Date

The Nigerian army has scheduled 8th to 21st June 2025 as the screening date for all 89RRI shortlisted candidates. When reporting to the screening venue, some of the things expected of you are:

Recent Photographs: Four 5 x 7 colored photos in a suit, full standing position, without a cap/hat.

Clothing:

• Two pairs of unmarked white round neck vests and navy blue shorts.
• Two pairs of pure white canvas/trainers (no rubber type).
• Two pairs of unmarked maroon round neck vests and navy blue tracksuits.
• Two white shirts, one blue shirt, a black tie, and a black belt.
• Four pairs of white socks and two pairs of black socks.
• Two pairs of national dress or suits and casual wear.
• Swimming trunk.

Other items include

• One wristwatch.
• A pair of black laced shoes.
• Two white bed sheets and pillowcases.
• One blanket (grey or army green).
• Miscellaneous:
• Two sets of cutlery.
• Pressing iron.
• Toiletries.

Don’t forget you can also check the shortlist offline at the following recruitment centers.

Serial	State	Recruitment Center	Host
1.	Abia	Goodluck Jonathan Barracks Ohafia	HQ 14 Bde
2.	Adamawa	Gibson Jallo Barracks Yola	HQ 23 Bde
3.	Akwa Ibom	6 Bn Barracks Abak Akwa Ibom State	HQ 2 Bde
4.	Anambra	302 (GS) Barracks Onitsha	302 AR (GS)
5.	Bauchi	Shadawanka Barracks Bauchi	HQ 33 Bde
6.	Bayelsa	Camp Tukur Buratai	HQ 16 Bde
7.	Benue	NASME Barracks Markudi	NASME
8.	Borno	Maimalari Barracks Maiduguri	HQ 7 DIV
9.	Cross River	Eburutu Barracks Calabar	HQ 13 Bde
10.	Delta	CENOTAPH Cabinet Road, Govt House Asaba	HQ 63 Bde
11.	Ebonyi	Abakaliki Barracks Abakaliki	24 SER
12.	Edo	Ekenhuan Barracks Benin	HQ 4 Bde
13.	Ekiti	Ekiti State Pavillon	HQ 32 Bde
14.	Enugu	Abakpa Barracks Enugu	HQ 82 DIV
15.	FCT	176 Gds Bn Gwagwalada	176 Gds Bn
16.	Gombe	Gombe Barracks Gombe	301  AR (GS)
17.	Imo	Obinze Barracks	HQ 34 AB
18.	Jigawa	FOB Dutse Jigawa	HQ 26 Bde
19.	Kaduna	Ribadu Cantonment Kaduna	HQ 1 DIV
20.	Kano	Bukavu Barracks kano	HQ 3 Bde
21.	Katsina	Natsinta Kebbi Barracks Katsina	35 Bn
22.	Kebbi	Birin kebbi, Kebbi	1 Bn
23.	Kogi	Maigumeri Barracks Lokoja	HQ 12 Bde
24.	Kwara	Sobi Barracks Ilorin	HQ 22 Bde
25.	Lagos	TA Lagbaja Cantonment Ikeja	HQ 9 Bde
26.	Nasarawa	Shittu Alao Barracks Keffi	177 Gds Bn
27.	Niger	Minna Military Cantonment	31 AB
28.	Ogun	Alamala Barracks Abeokuta	35 AB
29.	Ondo	Owena Cantonment Akure	32 AB
30.	Osun	NA Barracks Ede	ECC
31.	Oyo	Odogbo Barracks Ibadan	HQ 2 DIV
32.	Plateau	Maxwell Khobe Cantonment Rukuba Jos	HQ 3 DIV
33.	Rivers	Bori Camp Porth Hacourt	HQ 6 DIV
34.	Sokoto	Giginya Barracks Sokoto	HQ 8 DIV
35.	Taraba	114 Bn (R) Jimlari	114 Bn
36.	Yobe	Nguru Barracks Yobe	241 Bn
37.	Zamfara	Nigerian Army Cantonment Gusau	HQ 1 Bde

Ensure you report to the screening venue on time, we recommend an hour before the official commencement for the screening. Also, if you have a question or wish to know more let us know in the comment section below.