Successful And Reserve Candidates Announced
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has released the list of successful and reserve candidates selected for admission into the 78 Regular Combatant Course (78RC).
The announcement follows the Armed Forces Selection Board exercise conducted between July 4 and August 19, 2026.
Successful Candidates To Report In Kaduna
According to the NDA, successful candidates are expected to report to the Ribadu Campus of the Academy in Kaduna on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
The Academy warned that candidates who fail to report by Monday, September 14, 2026, will forfeit their admission places.
Only candidates on the successful list are expected to report, while those on the reserve list may be contacted if vacancies arise.
Documents Required
Successful candidates have been directed to present original copies of their required credentials, including their First School Leaving Certificate, WAEC or NECO results, Senior Secondary School testimonial, birth certificate or declaration of age and letter of state of origin.
The NDA also requires candidates to present the original endorsed Parent/Guardian Consent Form and warned that photocopies would not be accepted.
Reserve Candidates May Be Contacted
Candidates placed on the reserve list will not report immediately.
The Academy said reserve candidates may be called as the need arises through the registered email addresses and telephone numbers provided during the application process.
What We Know
- The NDA has released the 78RC successful and reserve candidates list.
- Successful candidates are to report on September 12, 2026.
- The reporting deadline is September 14, 2026.
- Candidates must present original required documents.
- Reserve candidates may be contacted if needed.
What Candidates Should Note
Candidates should carefully check the official NDA admission list and follow the Academy’s reporting instructions.