Nigerian Army Shortlisted Candidates 91RRI 2026 PDF Download

Are you awaiting the release of the Nigerian Army shortlisted candidates 91RRI 2026? This guide provides the necessary steps on how to check the 91RRI army shortlist, eligibility for shortlist, how to download the PDF and what to do after checking the shortlist.

If you submitted application for the 91st Regular Recruits Intake (91RRI) before the set deadline 17th May 2026 then you must really be eager to know if you have been selected for the next stage of the recruitment exercise.

You’re not along in this as many other candidates are searching for same. Its easy, to check or download the 91RRI army shortlist 2026 visit https://recruitment.army.mil.ng.

The instructions on how to get it done is available on this page, ensure you follow through.

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Summary of Nigerian Army Recruitment 2026

Detail	Information
Recruitment Body	Nigerian Army
Recruitment Type	91st Regular Recruits Intake (91RRI)
Category	Tradesmen/Women & Non-Tradesmen/Women
Application Portal	recruitment.army.mil.ng
Portal Opening Date	March 30, 2026
Application Deadline	May 17, 2026
Shortlist Status	Check portal now
Screening Period	June 9 to June 23, 2026
Screening Location	State of origin (all 36 states + FCT)
Application Fee	Free (No payment required)
Training Depot	Nigerian Army Depot, Zaria

Is Nigerian Army Shortlisted Candidates 91RRI Out?

Yes. The Nigerian Army 91RRI Shortlisted Candidates 2026 list is officially out. Applicants can now check their names and download the full shortlist PDF by visiting the official Army recruitment portal at recruitment.army.mil.ng.

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How to Check Nigerian Army Shortlist 91RRI 2026

You can confirm your application right away through the steps below.

Visit the 91RRI recruitment portal (https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/drm) via any browser of your choice.
Log in to the portal using your exact application email address and password.
Click on “Shortlisted Candidates” under the 91RRI section
Select your state of origin
Click the download button to get PDF
Open your download folder, and open the PDF
Carefully check through to locate your name
For ease, use CTRL+F (Find) to search for your full name, NIN or application number
If you’re using mobile phone, use the search button to check your name
If your name appears on the shortlist, it means you have been selected for screening.

Congratulations to all shortlisted candidates. Meanwhile if your name does not reflect on the shortlist, it means your application was not accepted.

When is the 91RRI Army Screening 2026?

The physical screening exercise for the Nigerian Army 91RRI recruitment is scheduled to hold from 9th – 23rd June, 2026. This is subject for further confirmation and updates from the official portal recruitment.army.mil.ng.

Other shortlist that are out in 2026:

Selection Criteria for Nigerian Army Shortlist 91RRI 2026

To foster clarity, here are the criteria used by the Nigerian army to shortlist successful applicants.

Nationality: A key eligibility criterion of the 2026 91RRI army recruitment is that only Nigerian citizens by birth can apply. Applicants with double citizenship will automatically get disqualified.
Age Requirements: Applicants for Non-Tradesmen/Women must be between 18 – 22 years while Tradesmen/Women should be 26 years or below. by
Marital Status: Due to the nature of training involved, only single applicants would be selected for 91RRI 2026 exercise. Married applicants are automatically screened out.
Educational Qualifications: Applicants of the 91RRI recruitment 2026 must have at least O’level i.e. WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB etc.

The shortlist covers the following states:

Abia State 91RRI army shortlist

Adamawa State 91RRI army shortlist

Akwa Ibom State 91RRI army shortlist

Anambra State 91RRI army shortlist

Bauchi State 91RRI army shortlist

Bayelsa State 91RRI army shortlist

Benue State 91RRI army shortlist

Borno State 91RRI army shortlist

Jigawa State 91RRI army shortlist

Kaduna State 91RRI army shortlist

Kano State 91RRI army shortlist

Katsina State 91RRI army shortlist

Kebbi State 91RRI army shortlist

Kogi State 91RRI army shortlist

Kwara State 91RRI army shortlist

Lagos State 91RRI army shortlist

Sokoto State 91RRI army shortlist

Taraba State 91RRI army shortlist

Cross River State 91RRI army shortlist

Delta State 91RRI army shortlist

Ebonyi State 91RRI army shortlist

Edo State 91RRI army shortlist

Ekiti State 91RRI army shortlist

Enugu State 91RRI army shortlist

Gombe State 91RRI army shortlist

Imo State 91RRI army shortlist

Nasarawa State 91RRI army shortlist

Niger State 91RRI army shortlist

Ogun State 91RRI army shortlist

Ondo State 91RRI army shortlist

Osun State 91RRI army shortlist

Oyo State 91RRI army shortlist

Plateau State 91RRI army shortlist

Rivers State 91RRI army shortlist

Yobe State 91RRI army shortlist

Zamfara State 91RRI army shortlist

Documents Required for Army 2026 Screening

All Nigerian Army shortlisted candidates 2026 must report for screening with the following documents.

Printed Acknowledgement Slip and Photo Card from the recruitment portal
Trade Test Certificate or City & Guild Certificate (Tradesmen/Women only)
Certificate of State of Origin issued by your Local Government Area (LGA)
Letter of identification signed by a recognized traditional ruler or LGA Chairman
National Identification Number (NIN) slip or card
Bank Verification Number (BVN) document or evidence
Recent passport-sized photographs (at least 4 copies)

Tips for Success

Report at the screening center in your state of origin.
Ensure you arrive at least an hour before the official screening time.
Wear recommended outfit.
Do not bring unauthorized persons to the venue.

Disclaimer: Ensure you always confirm every information you read about the Nigerian army shortlisted candidates 91RRI on the official portal https://recruitment.army.mil.ng. Lastly, do not pay anyone for recruitment exercise as the application and screening process is completely FREE.