The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened its recruitment portal for the 2026 employment exercise, inviting suitably qualified Nigerians to apply for entry-level positions across grade levels 07, 08, 09, 10, and 12.
The application portal was opened on Monday, July 20, and will close on Monday, July 27, according to a notification posted on the commission’s website on Tuesday.
INEC stated that the recruitment is intended to increase its institutional capacity in electoral administration, voter registration, data management, and election logistics so that it may effectively carry out its constitutional duty.
Applicants can submit their applications online via the commission’s recruitment portal by creating an account, filling out the application form, and attaching the necessary documents.
The commission emphasized that the application is free of charge and warned applicants against submitting false information or forged documents, saying offenders would be disqualified and may face prosecution.
The vacancies are grouped into three cadres:
Professional Cadre (Grade Levels 09, 10, and 12)
Available positions include:
- Accountant
- Clinical Officer
- Lawyer
- ICT Officer
- Engineer
- Quantity Surveyor
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and, if applicable, a master’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized school.
They must also have relevant professional certificates, such as NBA, COREN, NSE, NIQS, ICAN, ANAN, or CPN; at least two years of post-qualification experience; an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate; and excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and ICT abilities.
Administrative Officer II (Registration Area Officer) – Grade Level 08
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, higher national diploma, or equivalent certification in the social sciences, humanities, or sciences from an accredited institution.
They must also provide an NYSC discharge, exemption, or exclusion certificate; have extensive understanding of data administration and recordkeeping; and be proficient in Microsoft Office and other ICT technologies.
Executive Officer (Registration Officer) – Grade Level 07
Applicants must have a National Certificate in Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution, as well as strong computer, data, communication, and organizational abilities.
General requirements
INEC said applicants must also:
- Present a valid certificate of state of origin signed by the chairman or secretary of their local government.
- Be certified physically and mentally fit by a government medical officer.
- Not be above 35 years of age at the time of application.
- Be of good character and have no criminal conviction.
- Be willing to serve in any part of the country.
- Demonstrate integrity, discipline, and commitment to public service.
How to apply
Interested applicants are required to:
- Visit the INEC recruitment portal: https://recruitment.inecnigeria.org/.
- Create an applicant account using their personal details, email address, and national identification number.
- Verify their email address.
- Sign in and select the preferred cadre and vacancy.
- Upload all required documents, including a passport photograph, birth certificate or declaration of age, O’Level result, degree/HND/ND/NCE certificate, local government identification certificate, and NYSC certificate, where applicable.
- Review the application and submit it online.
The commission stated that once a position has been identified, it cannot be amended.
INEC noted that only shortlisted candidates would be invited to the next round of the recruiting process.
