Navy shortlist 2026: How to check your name, prepare for recruitment exam
The Nigerian Navy announced on Friday that the shortlist of successful applicants for its upcoming recruitment examination has been posted on the Navy Recruitment Portal, as stated by Captain Abi Folorunsho, the Director of Naval Information.
The examination is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026, and will take place at designated centers throughout the country.
To check if their names appear on the shortlist, applicants can follow these steps:
1. Visit the Navy recruitment portal at joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng.
2. Click on the “Download Shortlisted Candidates” link.
3. Download the PDF list, which is approximately 24MB; applicants should ensure they have sufficient data and storage on their devices.
4. Open the PDF and search for their names.
5. Verify the examination center assigned on the portal.
Candidates are encouraged to confirm their examination centers in advance and not to wait until the day of the exam.
The Navy has outlined essential items that shortlisted candidates must bring to the examination center:
– A printout of the application form
– A printout of the biodata page
– One colored passport photograph
– One 2B pencil
– One eraser
– Two photocards
Candidates who do not arrive with these items may be prohibited from participating in the examination.
The upcoming examination will be an aptitude test, and candidates are advised to study English, Mathematics, General Knowledge, and Current Affairs, with a particular emphasis on Nigeria, the Navy, and military topics.
The Navy has reiterated that applicants should not pay anyone for an examination slot, urging them to rely solely on information from navy.mil.ng and its verified channels.
If an applicant’s name is not listed, it indicates they were not shortlisted for Batch 39. They can either await future recruitment opportunities or consider applying for other military positions as they become available.
Shortlisted candidates should print their required documents early, familiarize themselves with their assigned centers ahead of time, and plan to arrive by no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of the examination.
