GUIDE TO CANDIDATES ON EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY CATEGORY  Educational Requirements A1  Marine Engineer Artificer OND in Marine or Mechanical Engineering (at least lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. A2 Weapon Electrical Artificers OND in Electrical Electronic Engineering (at least lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. A3
Aircraft Engineering Artificers (Airframe Engine) Qualification Certificate / Diploma in Airframe & Engine recognized by ICAO and must also posses SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. A4

Aircraft Engineering Artificers (Avionics & Aircraft Electrics, Electrical / Electronics)

Certificate / Diploma in Aircraft Electrics & Avionics recognized by ICAO and must possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits, inclusive of English language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
A5

Hull Engineer Artificers

OND in Marine or Mechanical Engineering (at least lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

B1
Marine Engineer Mechanics
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered. Technical biasness is an advantage.
B2
Weapon Electrical Mechanics
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English language, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered, technical bias is an advantage.
B3
Hull Mechanical/Fitters

As in B1 and B2 with additional trade in plumbing, welding, machining or woodwork.

B4
Automobile Mechanics
As it is in B1.
B5
Dockyard Mechanics
As it is in B1.
C1
Communications
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths and Physics.
C2
Information Technology
OND in Computer Studies, Programming or Engineering (at least lower Credit) and must also possess 5 Credits inclusive of English Language and Maths.
D1
Seaman
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language and Maths.
D2
Survey Recorders
OND in Land Survey, Cartography, Geographic Information System (at least Lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English language, Maths, Physics or Geography or Technical Drawing.
D3
Physical Training Instructors
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits Inclusive of English. Interest and proven talents in sports as well as evidence of participation in sports at Secondary School/State/YSFON level is required.
D4
Chaplain Assistants
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language and Christian Religious Knowledge. Two years experience as clergy/church worker as well as letter of recommendation by 2 Clerics/churches recognized by the NN is required.
D5
Mosque Assistants
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of Arabic, Islamic Religious Knowledge and English Language. Two years experience as Imam/Mosque attendant as well as letter of recommendation by 2 Islamic clerics/organizations recognized by the NN is required.
D6
Firemen
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English language.
E1
Writers

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths, Accounts/Economics. Computer skill is compulsory. Also OND/NCE in Accounts or Secretariat Administration would be added advantage.

E2
Store Assistants
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English language, Maths and Economics. Computer skill is an added advantage.
E3
Caterers
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English language and Home Management/Food Nutrition. Certificate or Navy proven experience as a Waiter or Steward is an advantage.
E4
Ordinance
5 credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other 2 subjects.
E5
Project Technicians
OND in relevant discipline such as Architecture, Quantity Survey, Civil/Structure/Building technology, Electrical/ Mechanical installation, Urban and Rural Planning, Estate Management, Land Economy and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths and Physics.
F1 
Medical Assistants
SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits in English Language, Maths, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Physics.
F2
Medical Records / Health Administration
OND/Professional qualification in Medical Records or Health Administration (at least Lower Credit) and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language, Maths and Biology/Health Science.
F3
Physiotherapist, Public Health, Occupational Therapist, Dental Therapist and Dental Lab Assistants
OND/Professional Qualification in relevant fields and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits In English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Maths.
G
Bandsmen

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language. Certificate in music and proficiency in any musical instrument will be an added advantage.

H
Drivers/Mechanics

SSCE or Equivalent with 5 credit inclusive of English Language. Current Mechanic apprenticeship certificate and evidence of driving experience as well as a letter of recommendation [as a mechanic] from past or present employer is required.

J Journalists
OND in Mass Communication, Journalism, Photography, Printing Technology, Information Library, Public Relations, Graphic Arts, Film Making and Cinematography and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits inclusive of English Language and Maths.
K
Nurses
Single qualification RN and double qualification in any relevant qualification such as RM, A&E, ENT, Psychiatric, Paediatric, Orthopaedic/Trauma, Ophthalmic, Anaesthetic, Public Health, Occupational Health, Nephrology/Dialysis all Theatre Nursing and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Maths, Biology/Health Science, Physics and Chemistry.
N
Education
NCE in Arts/Science/Technical subjects in addition to SSCE or equivalent with 5 Credits inclusive of English Language and Maths for Science/Technical subjects or 5 credits Including English Language and at least a pass in Maths for Arts subjects.