Nigerian Navy Announces November 21 Date For 2026 Batch 39 Recruitment Examination

The Nigerian Navy has announced November 21, 2026, as the date for its 2026 Batch 39 recruitment examination for applicants seeking admission into the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School.

The service has urged candidates who participated in the recruitment exercise to check the list of shortlisted applicants and confirm their assigned examination centres ahead of the aptitude test.

According to information made available to Bush Radio Academy, the announcement was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abi Folorunsho.

The Navy disclosed that the list of successful applicants had been uploaded to its official recruitment portal, where candidates can download the document and confirm their application status.

Applicants are required to visit the Nigerian Navy recruitment portal and select the option to download the shortlisted candidates’ list. They should then open the PDF document and search for their names before checking the portal for their assigned examination centres.

The document is approximately 24MB, and candidates have been advised to ensure they have sufficient internet data and storage space before downloading it.

The Navy also urged shortlisted applicants to print their completed application forms, biodata pages and other required materials ahead of the examination.

The items candidates are expected to bring include a printed copy of their completed application form, a printed copy of their biodata page, one coloured passport photograph, one 2B pencil, an eraser and two photocards.

The recruitment examination will be conducted as an aptitude test, with questions expected to cover English Language, Mathematics, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Nigeria, the Nigerian Navy and the military.

The service warned candidates against arriving late, stressing that all shortlisted applicants must report to their designated examination centres before 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 21.

It also cautioned applicants against paying individuals who claim they can secure recruitment positions or examination slots, advising them to rely exclusively on information published through the Navy’s official website and verified communication channels.

Candidates whose names do not appear on the shortlist will not be eligible to participate in the Batch 39 examination.

The Nigerian Navy advised successful applicants to complete their preparations early, confirm their examination locations and ensure they arrive at their assigned centres before the stipulated time.