Nigerian Defence Academy Application 2017

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna 2017/2018 academic session 69th Regular Course admission application form is out. Nigerian Defence Academy 69th regular course admission application form will be available for sale from 8 November 2016 – 28 February 2017 and it is open to both male and female Nigerians. Before you proceed, check: NDA Examination Centres in Nigeria Nigerian Defence Academy Courses and Requirements. Note: Read the instructions available on this page carefully. NDA 69TH REGULAR COURSE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS. The requirements for various undergraduate degree programmes are as detailed in the NDA website/applications portal, as well as in the JAMB Brochure and website. All other information concerning degree courses, eligibility and examination centres are as contained in the NDA website/applications portal. Please note that working knowledge of French Language will be an added advantage to applicants 1. To be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy, a candidate must have the following: Minimum of 5 credit passes at SSCE (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) or GCE 'O' Level obtained in not more than 2 sittings relevant to the Faculty of their choices. Credit in English Language and Mathematics. At least two supporting relevant credits to the compulsory credits in Faculty of Military Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences while that of Faculty of Science is shown in the columns for compulsory and relevant credits. However, only one supporting relevant credit is required in the Faculty of Engineering. Be at least 17 years old and not more than 21 years old as at the month of August in the year of entry into the Academy (2018). Note that candidates who desire to join the Nigerian Air Force must be between 17 and 18 years old at entry, and also the Nigerian Army has suspended the enlistment of female candidates in her Regular Combatant programme in NDA. Must not be less than 1.68 metres tall for male and 1.58 metres for female. Must be medically and physically fit and must be of good moral character. Must be single male or female without legal obligation to support any child or other individuals. Present a Certificate of State of Origin obtained from a Local Government Area or a Certificate of State Indigeneship from the Office of the State Governor. Working knowledge of French Language will be an added advantage. 2. Furthermore, candidates are to note the following: Candidates awaiting results are not qualified. Application forms submitted without results will not be accepted. Only examination results of not more than 5 years old from the date of examination will be accepted. Currently, admission into the Academy is for both male and female Nigerians only and is limited to Navy and Air Force in the case of female candidates. NDA 68TH REGULAR COURSE METHOD OF APPLICATION. Candidates should log in to the application portal www.ndaapplications.net select "Purchase Access Code" and fill in their details to pay for their application via REMITA after first obtaining their ORDER ID and REMITA Retrieval Reference (RRR) Code in the sum of N3,000.00 only. Please note that only payment against RRR Codes generated via the application portal would be accepted. Interested candidates are advised to go online and complete the application on the websites indicated above. Please download and read carefully, the Instructions provided on the website. Applicants applying for admission into NDA MUST also apply to the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB), but may not necessarily select NDA as their choice of university. Such applicants are expected to sit for the JAMB Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME). SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS Applications should be submitted online. On completion of the online application, candidates are to download an Acknowledgement Form. Upon release of the JAMB results, candidates should return to the applications portal and download their Examination Admission Card. Only candidates who make the JAMB national cut-off mark will be allowed to participate in the NDA Entrance Examination. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The requirements for various undergraduate degree programmes are as detailed in the NDA website/applications portal. All other information concerning degree courses, eligibility and examination centres are as contained in the NDA website/applications portal. Please note that working knowledge of French Language will be an added advantage to applicants. EXAMINATION CONDITIONS Only candidates who meet the JAMB national cut-off mark will be eligible to sit for the NDA Entrance Examination at their Examination Centre of choice. The examination will be conducted as an Entrance Examination and it is scheduled to hold on Saturday 22 April 2017. Therefore, all eligible candidates are to bring along their Acknowledgement Form, Examination Admission Card, JAMB result slip and TWO (2) postcard sized (3.5 x 5 inches) photographs to the Examination Centre on the examination date. The photographs should show only from the chest upwards and should contain the candidate's Name, Exam Number, State, Exam Centre, Course of study and Signature at the back. Only successful candidates at the NDA Entrance Examination will subsequently be invited for the Armed Forces Selection Board following which the list of admitted candidates will be published. NATURE AND DURATION OF TRAINING Admitted candidates into NDA for the Regular Course will undergo military and academic training as Officer Cadets for a duration of 5 years. On successful completion of training, graduands will earn a honours degree in a core discipline (BSc, BEng, BA). They will equally earn a commission into the Armed Forces of Nigeria. ADMINISTRATION Regular Course cadets will train in NDA. All aspects of the cadets' administration and logistics will be borne by the Federal Government. REFERENCE MATERIALS In response to requests from candidates for reference materials, the Academy has offered a Compendium of Past Questions & Answers at a token fee to interested candidates. This can be purchased from the Registry Department, NDA. Website: www.nda.edu.ng Application Portal: www.ndaapplications.net E-Mail: info@ndaapplications.net Please Share

Nigerian Defence Academy Examination Centres Posted: 18 Jan 2017 04:29 PM PST The 69th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna registration is still on. For candidates that would be participating in the entrance examination, NDA has created some centres nationwide where their entrance examination will hold. Below are the locations of NDA examination centres in Nigeria.  NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY (NDA) EXAMINATION CENTRES IN NIGERIA Serial State Examination Centre 1 Adamawa Government Day Secondary School Opposite HQ 23 Armd Bde, Yola 2 Akwa-Ibom Community Secondary School, Aka Offot, Uyo 3 Bauchi Army Children School, Bauchi 4 Benue Command Secondary School, Makurdi 5 Ebonyi Command Secondary School, Abakaliki 6 Edo Nigerian Air Force Primary School, Benin 7 Enugu Army Day Secondary School, Abakpa Barracks, Enugu 8 FCT Command Day Secondary School, Lungi Barracks, Abuja 9 Gombe Govt Science Secondary School, Jeka Da Fari, Gombe 10 Imo Holy Ghost College, Owerri 11 Kaduna Command Secondary School, Kaduna South 12 Kaduna Nigerian Defence Academy, Permanent Site, Kaduna 13 Kaduna Nigerian Defence Academy, Old Site, Kaduna 14 Kano Army Day Secondary School, Bukavu Barracks, Kano 15 Lagos Command Children?s School/Command Day Secondary School, Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos 16 Lagos Navy Secondary School, Ojo Town, Lagos 17 Ondo Army Day Secondary School, Akure 18 Oyo Command Day Secondary School Odogbo, Ibadan 19 Plateau Command Day Secondary School Rukuba Barracks, Jos 20 Rivers Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt 21 Sokoto Army Day Secondary School, Sokoto

Nigerian Defence Academic Available Courses Posted: 18 Jan 2017 04:23 PM PST The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) is not an institution where admitted candidates only undergo military training. Admitted students also undergo sound academic training as Officer Cadets for a duration of 5 years. On successful completion of training, graduands will earn a university first degree (BSc, BEng, BA) and a commission into the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Below are the courses being offered at NDA. COURSES OFFERED AT NDA WITH REQUIREMENTS. COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Course General Requirement Compulsory Credits Relevant Credits BSc Economics 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Economics and Mathematics Accounts, Commerce, Government, Civic Education, Geography and History BSc Accounting 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Economics and Mathematics Commerce, Government, Civic Education, Accounting, Geography and History BA French 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, French and Mathematics Economics, Geography, Government, Civic Education and History BSc Geography 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Geography and Mathematics History, Economics, Government, Civic Education Physics, Chemistry and Biology (preference will be given to those having credits in social science subjects) BA History 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, History or Government / Civil Education and Mathematics Economics, Geography, Commerce and French BSc Political Science and Defence Studies 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Government / Civic Education and Mathematics History, Economics, French and Geography BSc Psychology 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Biology and Mathematics Economics, Government, Civic Education, Chemistry and Geography COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF MILITARY SCIENCES AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Course General Requirement Compulsory Credits Relevant Credits BSc Intelligence and Cyber Security Studies 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Physics and Mathematics Economics/ Geography Chemistry /Biology Logistics and Supply Chain Management 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Economics and Mathematics Chemistry, Government, History and Geography Military Science and Technology 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Physics and Mathematics Chemistry and Biology COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF ENGINEERING BEng Civil 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology and Geography BEng Electrical and Electronics 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics and Biology BEng Mechanical 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics and Biology COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF SCIENCE COURSE GENERAL REQUIREMENT COMPULSORY CREDITS RELEVANT CREDITS BSc Biological Sciences 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry Any one of the listed subjects: Physics, Further Mathematics and Agric Science BSc Chemistry 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Any one of the listed subjects: Biology and Further Mathematics BSc Mathematics 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics and Physics Any two of the listed subjects: Chemistry and Further Mathematics and Biology BSc Computer Science 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics and Physics Any two of the listed subjects: Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Biology BSc Physics 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Any one of the listed subjects: Biology, Further Mathematics and Technical Drawing

2017 Nigerian AirForce Recruitment Posted: 18 Jan 2017 03:49 PM PST This to is inform the general public that the 2017 Nigerian AirForce Recruitment has commenced. Interested applicants are hereby invited to visit the NAF online Registration portal http://www.airforce.mil.ng/page-2017_naf_recruitment to apply. See application guidelines below; Application Guidelines PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Online Registration starts on 14th January 2017 and closes on 17th February 2017. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1.  Nationality: Applicant must be of Nigerian origin. 2. Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 22 years for non-tradesmen/women, 17 and 24 years for tradesmen/women by 31 December 2017. Those applying as drivers must be between the ages of 18 and 28 years by 31 December 2017. 3.  Marital Status: All applicants must be single. 4.  Height: Minimum height is 1.66 meters or 5.4ft for males and 1.63m or 5.3ft for females. 5. Medical Fitness: All applicants must be medically fit and meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards. ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION 6. Non-Tradesmen/women: Applicants must possess a minimum of 3 credits including Mathematics and English Language in SSCE/NECO/GCE/NABTEB. In addition, applicants are also required to possess their school's testimonials. 7.         Tradesmen/women: a.         Applicants must possess ND (with a minimum of Lower Credit), NABTEB, RN/RM/NCE or City & Guild Certificate.  b.         Candidates with only Trade Test Certificate (including Drivers) are required to also have a minimum of 3 passes in GCE/SSCE/NECO including English Language. Note that applicants with HND or First Degrees/Post-Graduate Certificates, University Diplomas and Grade II Teacher's certificates will not be considered for recruitment as airmen/airwomen into the Nigerian Air Force and should not apply. 8.         Attestation Forms: Applicant's attestation form must be signed by a military officer from the same state as the applicant and not below the rank of Squadron Leader or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy, and Police Officer of the rank of Assistant CP and above. Local Governments Chairmen/Secretaries, magistrates and principals of government Secondary Schools from applicants' state of origin can also sign the attestation forms. The signees passport photograph and either photocopy of drivers licence or international passport must be attached. In addition, applicants are to bring with them Local Government Indigene Certificate to the Zonal Recruitment Centers and final selection interview. 9.         Requirements: Applicants are advised to carefully read the requirements below before filling the form: a.         Medical Records: ND Medical Records. b.         Nursing: RN-RM. c.         Lab Technician: ND Medical Lab Science. d.         X-Ray Technicians: ND X-ray Technology. e.         Dental Technician: ND Dental Technology/ Dental Therapy. f.          Pharmacy Technician: ND Pharmacy Technology. g.         Environmental Technician: ND Environmental Technology. h.         Biomed Technician: ND Biomed Technology. i.          Optometry Technician: ND Optometry Technology. j.          Statistics: ND Stats. k.         Assistant Chaplain: ND Christian Religious Study. l.          Assistant Imam: ND Arabic/Islamic Studies. m.        Engineering Technicians: ND Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Electronics Engineering /Air Engineering Technology. n.         Meteorologist: WMO Class III Meteorology Assistant Certificate, Certificate in ATCA/Base Operator, and Fire. o.         Domestic Electricians: ND Electrical Electronics, ND/Trade Test Certificate 1,2,3 Domestic Electrician, Works. p.         Building Technology:  ND Building Technology/Quantity Surveyor/ Land Surveying/ Civil Engineering. q.   Public Relations/Info: ND Mass Communication/Trade Test Certificate in Videography/Photography. r.         Secretarial Assistants: ND Office Technology Management. s.         Library Assistants: ND/NCE Library Science. t.      Music: ND Music. In addition, playing experience in any recognised Band will be an advantage. u.         Driver/Mechanic: Trade Test and current driver's license with practical experience. v. Works: Trade Test Cert in Welding/Carpentry/Painting/SignWriting/Plumbing/Mason/Domestic Electrician/Refrigeration and Air Conditioning/Tailors. w.        Computer/Space Tech: ND/Computer Hardware Engr/Tech, Software Engr/Tech, Satellite Image Interpreter/GIS Tech, SatCom Hub Installation Tech, Fiber Optic Tech, Network Tech, Cyber Security Tech, Web Designer/Master and Software Developer.  Possession of recognised certifications will be an advantage. x.        ND Physiotherapy y.         ND Medical Supply z.     Sports: Certificate of participation/Medals in National and International sporting competitions and in addition ND/NCE Physical Education can be an added advantage. aa.       Catering: ND Catering Services/Catering Certificate. ab.    Education: NCE Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English, Home Economics, Nigerian Languages, French, Business Management, Fine Art, Basic Science/Integrated Science, Computer Science, Music, Technical Education/Basic Technology, Christian Religious Knowledge, Islamic Religious Knowledge.  QUALIFYING RECRUITMENT TESTS 10.       Qualifying Recruitment Tests will hold in the following Centres: a.         Makurdi: Nigerian Air Force Base, Makurdi. b.         Ilorin: 303 MAG - Nigerian Air Force, Ilorin. c.          Lagos: Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja – Lagos. d.         Enugu: 155 Nigerian Air Force Base, Enugu. e.         Port-Harcourt: 115 Special Operations Group, Nigerian Air Force, Port-Harcourt. f.          Benin: 107 Air Maritime Group, Nigerian Air Force Benin. g.         Kaduna: Nigerian Air Force Base, Kawo – Kaduna. h.         Kano: 403 Flying Training School, Kano. i.          Maiduguri: 105 Composite Group Nigerian Air Force Base, Maiduguri. j.          Ipetu-Ijesha: 209 Quick Response Group, Ipetu-Ijesha. k.         Sokoto: 119 Forward Operation Base Mabera, Sokoto. l.          Yola: 103 Strike Group, Nigerian Air Force, Yola. m.        Jos: 451 Nigerian Air Force Station, Jos. n.         Bauchi: 251 Nigerian Air Force Base, Bauchi. HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NIGERIAN AIRFORCE RECRUITMENT 2017 Interested Applicants are to visit http://www.careers.nigerianairforce.gov.ng/ and follow the instructions on the page. Applicants are to apply once, multiple online application will be disqualified. 3. Applicants are to print out the under listed documents after completion of application online: a. Local Government Indigeneship Form.  b. Attestation form to be signed by a Military officer or Local Government Chairman.  c. Parent/Guardian Consent Form. d. Acknowledgement Application Form Closing Date: Online registration starts on 14th January 2017 and closes on 17th February 2017. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 11.       Applicants will be required to submit for scrutiny, the original copies of their documents at the recruitment centres and during the final selection interview. Applicants will be required to present following documents if selected for the zonal recruitment test: a.      Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by an officer of appropriate rank specified, Local Government Chairmen/Secretaries and other specified officers in Paragraph 8. b.         Photocopies of: (1)       Birth Certificate/ Declaration of Age (Any age declaration done later than 4 years to this exercise will not be acceptable). (2)        Educational/ Trade Certificates. (3)        Indigeneship certificate from applicant's State of Origin. 12.       Any applicant suspected to have impersonated or submitted false document(s) shall be disqualified from the selection exercise. Also, any false declaration detected later may lead to withdrawal from training. Such applicants will be handed over to the Police for prosecution. The Nigerian Air Force will not entertain any enquiries in respect of applicants whose applications have been rejected. Interested applicants are to note that the online registration is free of charge.  Applicants are required to fill valid email addresses and Telephone numbers in the appropriate spaces provided in the application form. 13.    On completion of the application forms, applicants must print out the Acknowledgment Slip. <