Check the Nigerian Air Force Shortlisted Candidates [2025/2026]

The Nigerian Air Force has officially released the BMTC 45 recruitment list for Tradesmen/Women and Non-Tradesmen/Women. If you applied for the concluded Nigerian Air Force recruitment exercise, now is the time to check if you have been shortlisted.

Candidates whose names appear on the Nigerian Air Force Shortlisted Candidates are required to attend the selection board interview, which will take place at the Nigerian Navy Training Base from 17 March – 27 April 2025. All applicants are advised to check their names as soon as possible to have enough time to prepare for the interview.

The Nigerian Air Force Shortlisted Candidates 2025/2026 can be viewed online or downloaded in PDF format, depending on your preference. In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to check the Nigerian Air Force Shortlist, as well as details of the interview schedule and the required documents/items you need to bring.

How to View/Download The Nigerian Air Force Shortlisted Candidates 

All candidates who applied for the recruitment exercise can check their names on the NAF shortlist using the steps provided below.

• Open your web browser and go to the official Nigerian Air Force recruitment portal: nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng.
• Ensure you have a stable internet connection to avoid interruptions.
• Once on the homepage, look for a button or link labeled “Download List” or “Check Shortlist” at the top of the page.
• Click on the link to proceed.
• The shortlist will be available as a PDF file. Click on the download button to save the file to your device.
• Open the PDF file using a PDF reader (such as Adobe Acrobat or any default viewer on your phone or computer).
• Use the search function (Ctrl + F on a computer or the search icon on a mobile PDF viewer).
• Type in your name or application number and check if it appears on the list.
• If your name is on the list, carefully read any instructions provided in the document regarding the next steps, such as interview dates, required documents, and venue details.

Check below for the next steps to follow.

Interview Schedule for NAF Shortlisted Candidates: Dates, Batches, and States

Check the schedule, take note of the date you are expected to appear for screening, and adhere to it. As you know, failure to attend means you are no longer interested in the recruitment.

Required Documents/Items

All shortlisted candidates must report to the interview venue with the following:-

• First School Leaving Certificate
• NECO/WAEC/NABTEB results
• Diploma/ND/NCE/Trade Test Certificate
• Birth Certificate or Age Declaration
• Letter of State of Origin
• Acknowledgement Slip
• Attestation of Parent/Guardian Consent Form
• Local Government Area Attestation Form
• Letter of Attestation of Good Character
• Scratch Card (as applicable) for WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB result verification
• National Identification Number (NIN) Slip

Personal Items:

• Two (2) White Vests
• Two (2) Blue PT Shorts
• One (1) Pair of Canvas Shoes
• Four (4) Passport Photographs
• Bedsheet
• Mosquito Net

Candidates must ensure they come fully prepared with all listed items to avoid disqualification. To be better prepared, we advise that candidates arrange these items and documents and keep them safe ahead of the interview date.

All candidates are advised to arrive at the interview venue as early as possible and be of good conduct through out the period of the exercise.

We hope you learned a lot from this post. If you have questions, please ask them in the comments, and we will respond shortly.