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.
Penpushing reports that a notice sighted on the commission’s website on Tuesday explained that application portal opened on Monday, July 20, 2026 and will close on Monday, July 27, 2026 according to
The commission stated that the recruitment is aimed at strengthening its institutional capacity in electoral administration, voter registration, data management and election logistics for the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate.
Penpushing further reports that the portal added that applicants can submit their applications online through the commission’s recruitment portal by creating an account, completing the application form and uploading the required credentials.
The commission stressed that the application is free of charge and warned applicants against submitting false information or forged documents, emphasizing that offenders would be disqualified and may face prosecution.
Penpushing also reports that available positions and vacancies are grouped into three cadres: Professional Cadre (Grade Levels 09, 10 and 12), which include positions such as Accountant Clinical Officer, Lawyer, ICT Officer Engineer and Quantity Surveyor
The applicants are required to possess a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and, where applicable, a master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognised institution, and must have relevant professional certifications, such as NBA, COREN, NSE, NIQS, ICAN, ANAN or CPN, at least two years of post-qualification experience, an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, as well as strong analytical, communication, problem-solving and ICT skills.
Penpushing reports that Administrative Officer II (Registration Area Officer) – Grade Level 08, applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification in the Social Sciences, Humanities or Sciences from a recognised institution.
The applicants are also required to present an NYSC discharge, exemption or exclusion certificate, possess good knowledge of data management and record keeping, and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and other ICT tools.
Penpushing further reports that Executive Officer (Registration Officer) – Grade Level 07, applicants must possess a National Certificate in Education or its equivalent from a recognised institution, with good knowledge of computer operations, data handling, communication and organisational skills.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on general requirements said applicants must also present a valid certificate of state of origin signed by the chairman or secretary of their local government and be certified physically and mentally fit by a government medical officer.
Penpushing also reports that applicants must not be above 35 years of age at the time of application, be of good character and have no criminal conviction, willing to serve in any part of the country and demonstrate integrity, discipline and commitment to public service.
The information on how to apply explained that interested applicants are required to visit the commission recruitment portal: https://recruitment.inecnigeria.org/, create an applicant account using their personal details, email address and National Identification Number, and verify their email address.
Penpushing reports that applicants must 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.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said applicants must review the application and submit it online, pointing out that once a vacancy is selected, it cannot be changed, adding that only shortlisted candidates would be invited for the next stage of the recruitment exercise.
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