The Nigerian Air Force has published the list of eligible applicants for the 2025 Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) aptitude test, officially inviting shortlisted candidates to prepare for the next stage of recruitment.

What you need to know

• The BMTC 46/2025 shortlist is available on the NAF recruitment portal.
• The aptitude test is scheduled to hold on 13 December 2025 at 15 designated centres across the country, starting at 07:00 hrs.
• Candidates must arrive early and bring their acknowledgement slips along with any required writing materials in order to partake in the exam.

According to the NAF, the recruitment process remains strictly merit-based and transparent, aimed at enlisting young Nigerians who meet the force’s high standards of fitness, integrity, and professionalism.

For those whose names appear on the list, this is the next critical step toward joining the Air Force’s training pipeline — a chance to serve their country and build a military career.