The Nigerian Navy has officially released the list of successful applicants for its 2026 Batch 39 recruitment exercise into the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School, urging candidates to check their names and prepare for the next stage of the selection process.
The announcement is welcome news for thousands of Nigerians who applied for the recruitment exercise and have been waiting anxiously to know their application status.
According to a statement issued on Friday, November 13, 2026, by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abi Folorunsho, the shortlist has been uploaded to the Navy’s official recruitment portal.
The Navy advised applicants to visit the portal to confirm whether they have been shortlisted and check their assigned examination centres.
Nigerian Navy Announces Examination Date
The Navy has scheduled the recruitment aptitude test and written examination for Saturday, November 21, 2026.
The examination will take place at designated centres across the country.
Shortlisted candidates are required to arrive at their respective examination centres no later than 7:00 a.m.
Applicants are strongly advised to confirm their examination venues ahead of time to avoid confusion or missing the exercise.
How to Check Nigerian Navy Batch 39 Shortlist
Candidates can check their recruitment status by following these steps:
- Visit the official Nigerian Navy recruitment portal: [Nigerian Navy Recruitment Portal
- Log in using the account details used during registration.
- Navigate to the application status or recruitment dashboard.
- Check whether you have been shortlisted.
- Confirm your assigned examination centre and follow the instructions provided.
Documents and Materials Shortlisted Candidates Must Bring
The Nigerian Navy has directed shortlisted applicants to come to the examination centres with the following items:
- Printed copy of the completed application form.
- Printed copy of the biodata page.
- One coloured passport photograph.
- A 2B pencil.
- An eraser.
- Two photocards.
Candidates should ensure that all required materials are ready before examination day.
Important Warning to Applicants
Applicants are advised to be cautious of fraudsters who may attempt to exploit the shortlist announcement.
The Navy’s recruitment exercise should be followed through its official recruitment portal. Candidates should avoid paying individuals who promise to secure shortlisting, examination opportunities or recruitment slots.
Being shortlisted does not automatically guarantee final enlistment, as candidates must successfully complete the subsequent selection stages.
Key Dates at a Glance
| Recruitment information | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment batch | Batch 39 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Shortlist release | November 13, 2026 |
| Aptitude test | November 21, 2026 |
| Reporting time | 7:00 a.m. |
| Examination centres | Nationwide |
| Training commencement | First quarter of 2027 (planned) |
What applicants should know: The release of the shortlist marks an important stage in the 2026 Nigerian Navy recruitment exercise. Successful applicants should immediately verify their status, examination venue and reporting instructions.
Official portal: [Click here to check the Nigerian Navy Batch 39 shortlist](https://joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng/