The Oyo State Government has announced the commencement of the Nigerian Army recruitment 2026 exercise for the 92 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI).
The recruitment drive caters to both tradesmen and non-tradesmen and women seeking to join the armed forces. Interested and qualified candidates across the state can now access the recruitment.army.mil.ng online portal to submit their applications free of charge.
According to state officials, the application portal opened on 9th September and will remain accessible until 21st October 2026.
This announcement serves as a public service notice to ensure that all eligible young men and women from Oyo State receive timely information about the ongoing exercise. Military authorities emphasise that the registration process remains entirely free, and applicants should avoid paying any third-party agents claiming to offer assistance.
Requirements for the Nigerian Army Recruitment 2026
To participate in the Nigerian Army recruitment 2026, applicants must satisfy basic physical, academic, and state origin credentials. Officials have stressed that only genuine indigenes of the state will undergo shortlisting for the subsequent stages.
Candidates are hereby advised to secure their official Oyo State Indigeneship Certificate prior to completing their screening forms. Applicants can obtain this document from Room 53, Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. Alternatively, candidates currently residing outside the state can visit Oyo State Liaison offices located in either Abuja or Lagos to verify their origin.
Physical Screening Details for 92 Regular Recruits Intake
Following the initial digital submissions, military officials will review all submitted entries online. Qualified candidates will subsequently be shortlisted to participate in the mandatory physical screening exercise.
The physical screening for the 92 Regular Recruits Intake will take place at the designated State Recruitment Centre. For Oyo State candidates, the screening venue is: State Recruitment Centre, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ojoo, Odogbo, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Applicants must present all relevant original documents, including their indigeneship certificate and educational credentials, when called up for the physical verification phase at the cantonment.
How to Access the Oyo State Army Recruitment Application
Prospective candidates must complete the Oyo State Army recruitment application process via the official military portal before the deadline.
In a statement signed by the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, the state government urged community leaders, parents, and youth groups to spread the word to eligible candidates across all local government areas.
“Listeners are enjoined to please circulate this information to eligible Indigenes of Oyo State for general awareness that Nigerian Army Recruitment Exercise for 92 Regular Recruits Intakes (RRI) will commence from 9th September and close 21st October, 2026 for all interested and qualified Indigenes of Oyo State,” the statement reads.
Candidates who encounter difficulties are advised to visit the recruitment.army.mil.ng online portal directly to read full instructions, complete the forms, and keep track of updates regarding shortlisting dates.
