Navy Shortlisted Candidates 2025: The Nigerian Navy has officially released the list of shortlisted candidates for the 2025/2026 recruitment exercise. This announcement comes after months of anticipation from thousands of applicants who participated in the recently concluded application phase.
What Does Shortlisting Mean?
Being shortlisted means that your name has been selected among the qualified candidates who will proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process. This next stage usually involves physical screening, document verification, medical tests, and sometimes aptitude tests depending on your applied category.
Eligible State to Download the Navy Successful List
| Abia | Adamawa | Akwa Ibom |
| Anambra | Bauchi | Bayelsa |
| Benue | Borno | Cross River |
| Delta | Ebonyi | Edo |
| Ekiti | Enugu | Gombe |
| Imo | Jigawa | Kaduna |
| Kano | Katsina | Kebbi |
| Kogi | Kwara | Lagos |
| Nasarawa | Niger | Ogun |
| Ondo | Osun | Oyo |
| Plateau | Rivers | Sokoto |
| Taraba | Yobe | Zamfara and FCT |
How to Check the Navy Shortlisted List 2025
Candidates who applied can check their names through the following simple steps:
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Visit the Nigerian Navy official portal.
The list is usually uploaded as a PDF on their official recruitment website. -
Download the shortlist PDF.
Open it and carefully search for your name or application number. -
Check screening date and venue.
The Navy usually includes dates and screening centres in the shortlist notice. Ensure you note these details to avoid missing your screening.
What Next After Being Shortlisted?
If your name appears on the list, congratulations. You are to:
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Prepare your original and photocopies of credentials (birth certificate, academic certificates, local government identification, and application printouts).
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Get your passport photographs ready, usually with a white background.
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Arrange your fitness attire as physical screening and drills are mandatory.
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Ensure you are medically fit because a thorough medical examination will be conducted.
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Report promptly to your screening centre as scheduled. Lateness can lead to disqualification.
Important Note to All Candidates
Candidates should note that:
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No Applicant are to pay for both the recruitment process and checking or downloading the list of shortlisted candidates.
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Ensure that your documents are authentic. Any candidate found with forged documents will be automatically disqualified and may face legal prosecution.
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Follow official updates only from the Nigerian Navy website or their verified communication channels to avoid falling victim to scammers.
Final Words
The Nigerian Navy recruitment process remains transparent, competitive, and purely based on merit. If your name is not on this batch of shortlisted candidates, remain positive, as future recruitment opportunities will still be open for application. For those whose names appear, this is the first step towards serving the country with honour, courage, and commitment under the prestigious Nigerian Navy.
