The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially released the second list of successful candidates for the 2025/2026 recruitment exercise. If you applied for the Airwomen Recruitment Exercise for Tradesmen/Women and Non-Tradesmen/Women, this article will guide you on how to check your name, the screening date, venue, requirements, and important updates.
Nigerian Air Force Shortlist 2025/2026
The NAF list of successful candidates for the zonal recruitment screening exercise is now available. All shortlisted applicants are expected to report to their designated venues on the newly scheduled dates.
If you participated in the Nigerian Air Force recruitment registration that ended in February, here is a step-by-step guide to confirm if your name is on the NAF shortlist.
Candidates who find their names on the list must attend the zonal screening exercise, which will last for more than two weeks. This phase is compulsory and will determine the final list of recruits.
Is the Nigerian Air Force Shortlisted Candidates 2025/2026 List Out?
The Nigerian Air Force shortlisted candidates for 2025/2026 have officially been released. All applicants who registered for the NAF recruitment 2025 are advised to visit the official portal at https://nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng/ to check and download the Nigerian Air Force shortlist PDF.
Successful candidates whose names appear on the NAF shortlisted candidates list will move on to the next stage of the recruitment exercise. This stage involves document verification, physical screening, fitness tests, and other evaluations to determine final eligibility.
Nigerian Air Force Recruitment Interview Date for 2025/2026
The NAF zonal screening exercise will be conducted in batches. Below is the updated schedule:
Batch A – Sunday
- Abia
- Adamawa
- Akwa Ibom
- Anambra
- Bauchi
- Bayelsa
- Benue
- Borno
- Cross River
Batch B – Sunday
- Delta
- Ebonyi
- Edo
- Ekiti
- Enugu
- Gombe
- Imo
- Jigawa
- Kaduna
Batch C – Sunday
- Kano
- Katsina
- Kebbi
- Kogi
- Kwara
- Lagos
- Nasarawa
- Niger
- Ogun
Batch D – Sunday
- Ondo
- Osun
- Oyo
- Plateau
- Rivers
- Sokoto
- Taraba
- Yobe
- Zamfara
- FCT
Things to Bring for NAF Zonal Screening 2025/2026
All shortlisted Candidates attending the screening are required to come along with the following items as this will be the basis of their screening:
- Academic certificates
- Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
- Duly completed Guarantor’s Form
- Certificate of State of Origin or Local Government certificate
- Two (2) recent passport photographs (very clear)
- Two blue shorts and two white T-shirts
- A pair of white canvas shoes and two pairs of white socks
These items are compulsory and strictly for personal use during the screening process. Candidates who fail to provide the items listed above will not be screened.
How to Check Nigerian Air Force Second List of Shortlisted Candidates 2025
Congratulations to all those who have made it to the second list of the NAF. To verify if your name is on the Nigerian Air Force shortlist, follow these steps:
- Check your email: NAF usually sends notifications to successful candidates via email.
- Visit the official portal: Go to http://www.airforce.mil.ng/downloads.
- Log in with your application number.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to check your status.
- Download and print your invitation slip for the screening.
If you didn’t receive an email, checking through the official portal remains the best option.
Key Notes for Shortlisted Candidates
Shortlisted candidates are to take note of the following three important things:
- The screening will last for over two weeks.
- All shortlisted candidates must attend at their allocated zonal centers.
- Absence or failure to provide the required documents and items may lead to automatic disqualification.
Conclusion
The Nigerian Air Force recruitment process is very competitive, and making it to the shortlist is a huge achievement. If your name appears on the NAF list, prepare adequately for the zonal screening by gathering all required documents and personal items. Stay updated by checking the NAF official portal regularly and following verified announcements.
For quick access, always use this official link: http://www.airforce.mil.ng/
This is your chance to join the Nigerian Air Force and serve the nation proudly.
If you have questions to ask regarding the NAF shortlist, please drop them in the comment box. Our team will respond to you immediately.

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