Navy shortlist 2026: How to check your name, prepare for recruitment exam
The Nigerian Navy has released the shortlist of successful applicants for its 2026 Batch 39 recruitment into the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School.
The Navy announced this in a statement on Friday by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abi Folorunsho.
According to the statement, the shortlist of successful applicants has been uploaded to the Nigerian Navy Recruitment Portal.
The statement said that the recruitment examination will hold on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at designated centres across the country.
It added that shortlisted candidates are expected to report to their assigned centres by 7:00 a.m.
How To Check Your Name
1. Go to the Navy recruitment portal at joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng
2. Click on Download Shortlisted Candidates
3. Download the PDF list; it is about 24MB, so make sure you have enough data and space on your phone
4. Open the PDF and search for your name
5. Check the examination centre assigned to you on the portal
Applicants are advised to confirm their examination centres on the portal ahead of the exercise and not wait till exam day.
What To Take To The Exam Centre
The Navy said shortlisted candidates must come with the following:
– Printout of your application form
– Printout of your biodata page
– One coloured passport photograph
– One 2B pencil
– One eraser
– Two photocards
Candidates who fail to come with these items may not be allowed to write the exam.
How To Prepare For The Exam
The exam is an aptitude test. Candidates are advised to revise English, Mathematics, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, with special focus on Nigeria, the Navy and the military.
"Do not pay anybody for a slot or exam seat. The Navy has warned repeatedly that only information from navy.mil.ng and its verified channels should be trusted.
"If your name is not on the list, it means you were not shortlisted for Batch 39. You can wait for the next recruitment or apply for other military recruitments when they open.
"Shortlisted candidates should print their documents early, know their centres before Saturday, and arrive before 7:00 a.m," the statement said.
Navy shortlist 2026: How to check your name, prepare for recruitment exam