By Yahaya Idris, Asaba
The Delta State Government has urged qualified and eligible youths in the state to apply for the ongoing Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) Batch 39 Recruitment Exercise.
The appeal was contained in a statement issued by the Director-General, Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq.
Oghenesivbe said the state government, through the State Committee on Awareness Creation for Youth Enlistment into Military and Paramilitary Services, was committed to creating awareness about opportunities for young people to enlist in the nation’s military and paramilitary services.
According to him, the online application for the NNBTS Batch 39 recruitment commenced on October 2, 2026, and will close on October 31, 2026.
He urged qualified applicants to visit the official Nigerian Navy recruitment portal to complete their applications, upload the required credentials and print the relevant forms for the screening exercise.
The recruitment portal is https://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng.
He said the available training specialisations include Marine and Mechanical Engineering, Weapon Electrical Systems, Communications and ICT, Seaman and Survey, and Medical Service.
Oghenesivbe explained that applicants with SSCE, GCE, NECO or NABTEB qualifications must be between 18 and 22 years by December 31, 2026.
He added that applicants with NCE, OND, Registered Nurse/Midwife qualifications, as well as eligible Drivers/Mechanics and Sportsmen/Sportswomen, must be between 18 and 26 years by December 31, 2026
The Director-General said applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth, possess a National Identification Number (NIN), be single and be medically, physically and psychologically fit.
He added that applicants must meet the prescribed minimum height of 1.69 metres for males and 1.65 metres for females.
According to him, persons with physical disabilities or tattoos are not eligible to apply and applicants must have no previous criminal conviction by a court of law.
Oghenesivbe further stated that academic certificates, including WAEC, NECO, NABTEB and GCE, must not be more than six years old from the date of application.
He disclosed that the recruitment examination is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026, at designated centres nationwide.
The Director-General advised applicants to provide accurate information and submit genuine credentials, warning that the uploading or presentation of false information or forged documents would result in disqualification and possible prosecution.
He said the recruitment exercise was consistent with the job and wealth creation policy under the MORE Agenda of the Delta State Government led by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
Oghenesivbe therefore encouraged qualified youths of Delta State origin to take advantage of the opportunity by completing their applications before the October 31 deadline.
Official Nigerian Navy Recruitment Portal:
https://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng
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