The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has officially released the list of successful candidates shortlisted for the 77 Regular Course of the Armed Forces Selection Board (AFSB) Interview. These candidates were selected following the NDA Screening Test held nationwide on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

According to the announcement, the shortlisted individuals are to appear for the AFSB interview at the NDA Ribadu Campus (Old Site), Kaduna, in two separate batches:
- Batch 1: Candidates from designated states are to report from Saturday, June 28 to Friday, July 18, 2025.
- Batch 2: Candidates from the remaining states are scheduled for Saturday, July 19 to Friday, August 8, 2025.
Screening Requirements
All shortlisted candidates are mandated to bring the following original and two photocopies of documents:
- 2025 JAMB UTME Registration Slip
- Acknowledgment Form and NDA Screening Test Admission Card
- Academic credentials and testimonials (Primary and Secondary Schools)
- Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
- Letter of Attestation of State/Local Government Indigeneship or from a qualified military officer
- Parent/Guardian Letter of Consent
- National Identification Number (NIN) Slip
- Bank Verification Number (BVN) Certificate and Account Details
Candidates must also bring:
- Three blue shorts and three white round-neck T-shirts
- A pair of white canvas shoes and three pairs of white socks
- Writing materials, toiletries, WAEC/NECO/NABTEB scratch cards, four recent passport photographs, and transport fare to and from Kaduna
Important Notices
- Candidates who fail to report on their assigned date will not be allowed to participate.
- Batch 2 candidates seen around the NDA premises before July 19 will be disqualified.
- There will be comprehensive screening, including document verification, physical and medical fitness tests, a 3.2 km race, and individual and group obstacle assessments.
- All candidates will be provided free feeding and accommodation during the interview.
The NDA warns that any document tampering or failure to present required credentials will lead to immediate disqualification.
The full list of shortlisted candidates is available on the NDA official websites:
https://nda.edu.ng
The Academy wishes all candidates success as they proceed to the next stage of the selection process.
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