The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the opening of its 2026 recruitment exercise for suitably qualified Nigerians seeking to enlist as Airmen and Airwomen under the Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 47/2026.
According to the NAF, online registration for the recruitment exercise will commence on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and close on October 14, 2026.
The exercise is open to both Tradesmen/Women and Non-Tradesmen/Women.
The Air Force urged interested applicants to carefully study the official eligibility requirements and application guidelines before submitting their applications.
The recruitment exercise provides an opportunity for qualified Nigerian youths to pursue a career in the Nigerian Air Force and contribute to the nation’s defence and security.
The NAF stressed that the application process is free of charge, warning prospective applicants to be cautious of individuals or groups demanding payment in connection with the recruitment exercise.
Applicants are expected to satisfy the prescribed educational, age, medical, physical and other eligibility requirements applicable to their chosen category.
The Air Force also stated that shortlisted candidates will proceed through the required stages of the recruitment process, including aptitude testing and subsequent screening.
The NAF advised prospective applicants to rely only on official information released through its recruitment channels and to avoid fraudulent recruitment websites or intermediaries.
The recruitment exercise is for the Airmen/Airwomen cadre and is separate from the Direct Short Service Commission route for graduate officers.
The official NAF recruitment portal currently lists September 3 to October 14, 2026 as the registration period for the 2026 exercise.
