The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has released the list of shortlisted candidates for its 2025 screening interview. If your name is on the list, this article walks you through dates, what to bring and what not to miss. Keep reading to stay prepared and avoid disqualification.
The Nigerian Defence Academy has announced the names of successful candidates from the screening test held on Saturday, 14 June 2025. Those who passed will now move to the next stage — the interview with the Armed Forces Selection Board (AFSB).
This interview will take place at the NDA Ribadu Campus in Kaduna. It starts on Saturday, 28 June and ends Saturday, 16 August 2025. But not everyone will show up at once. The NDA has split the interview into two groups, depending on your state.
Interview Dates and Batches
Batch 1
Interview period: Saturday 28 June – Friday 18 July 2025
Candidates from the following states should report during this time:
- Anambra
- Akwa Ibom
- Bauchi
- Bayelsa
- Borno
- Cross River
- Ebonyi
- FCT (Abuja)
- Imo
- Kano
- Plateau
- Katsina
- Kebbi
- Kwara
- Lagos
- Niger
- Ogun
- Osun
- Taraba
Batch 2
Interview period: Saturday 19 July – Friday 8 August 2025
Candidates from the following states should report during this time:
- Abia
- Adamawa
- Benue
- Delta
- Enugu
- Ekiti
- Edo
- Gombe
- Kaduna
- Kogi
- Nasarawa
- Ondo
- Oyo
- Jigawa
- Rivers
- Sokoto
- Yobe
- Zamfara
Important:
If you’re in Batch 1 and fail to show up on 28 June, you’re out. Same goes for Batch 2 if you miss 19 July. Also, if you’re in Batch 2, don’t appear at the NDA before 19 July. Doing so will get you disqualified.
What To Expect During the Screening
It’s not just a sit-down chat. The AFSB interview includes:
- Checking your original documents
- Medical and physical fitness tests
- Group and solo obstacle tasks
- A 3.2 km race
Fail any part of this and you’re out of the running. Only those who pass everything can continue with the interview process.
Must-Have Documents
Bring the originals and two photocopies of each:
- JAMB UTME Registration Slip (2025)
- NDA Screening Test Admission Card and Acknowledgement Form
- Primary and secondary school certificates and results
- Birth Certificate (preferred) or Age Declaration
- State/Local Government Indigene Letter signed by the SSG or LGA Chairman
(Alternatively, a senior military officer from your state can issue this, but they must add their rank, unit, contact details and stamp) - Letter of Consent from your parent or guardian
Note: Download the consent and attestation forms from the NDA website or application portal. No forms, no interview. If any document looks tampered with, you’ll be disqualified.
Other Items To Pack
You’ll be staying for a while, so come prepared. Here’s your checklist:
- Writing materials
- Three blue shorts and three white round-neck T-shirts
- One pair of white trainers and three pairs of white socks
- Toiletries
- ₦3,500 for result confirmation (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB/NBAIS/JAMB)
- Scratch cards for checking your WAEC/NECO results online
- Four coloured passport photos
- A second copy of the Postcard Photograph used during the NDA test
- Transport money to and from Kaduna
Meals and lodging will be provided while you’re at NDA.
Final Note
This interview is a serious stage. One wrong move, one missing paper, and you’re out. So check the list, pack right, and show up on your assigned date.
To view the full list of shortlisted candidates, download the NDA AFSB Interview List (PDF 936KB)
Need more details? Visit the NDA official website or the NDA application portal.
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