How is age calculated for Nigerian recruitment?

Each advert specifies an "as at" cut-off date (e.g. 31/12/2026). Your age on that date — not today — decides eligibility. Enter your DOB and that cut-off above to check.

What are typical Nigerian recruitment age limits?

Entry-level SSCE posts (police constable, army RRI): 18-25 typically. Graduate officer cadre: up to 30. NYSC: maximum 30 at graduation. Always check the specific advert — limits vary per agency.

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🧮 Age Calculator for Nigerian Recruitment

Enter your date of birth and the advert's "as at" cut-off date — the number that decides whether you're eligible.

Date of Birth Age "as at" date (from the advert)

How to use it

Open the advert and find the "Age as at ..." or "not more than ... years as at" cut-off date.
Enter your date of birth and that cut-off date above.
Compare against the advert's min/max age limit below.

Typical Nigerian recruitment age limits

Entry	Typical age limit
Police Constable / Army RRI / Civil Defence Assistant	18 – 25 years
Air Force / Navy ratings (non-trades)	18 – 22 years
Tradesmen posts (with trade certificate)	18 – 26/28 years
Officer cadre / graduate posts (NYSC required)	20 – 30 years
NYSC eligibility	Under 30 at graduation
Civil Service entry (SGL 08–10)	Usually up to 35

Note: exact limits vary per advert — always check the official notification. Some agencies relax limits for experienced or specialist roles.