The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced its 2026 recruitment exercise, calling on qualified Nigerians to apply for entry-level vacancies spanning Grade Levels 07, 08, 09, 10 and 12.
According to a recruitment notice published on the commission’s website, the online application portal opened on Monday, July 20, and will remain accessible until Monday, July 27.
INEC said the recruitment drive is designed to enhance its workforce and improve its capacity in key areas such as electoral administration, voter registration, election logistics and data management to support the commission’s constitutional responsibilities.
Prospective applicants are expected to complete their applications online by creating an account on the recruitment portal, filling out the application form and uploading all required documents.
The commission also emphasised that the recruitment process is completely free, warning candidates against providing false information or forged credentials. It stated that anyone found guilty of such acts would be disqualified and could face prosecution.
The vacancies are divided into three categories.
For the Professional Cadre (Grade Levels 09, 10 and 12), available roles include:
Applicants for these positions must possess a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline. Some roles may also require a master’s degree from a recognised institution.
Candidates are also expected to have relevant professional certifications, including NBA, COREN, NSE, NIQS, ICAN, ANAN or CPN where applicable, at least two years of post-qualification experience, an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, and strong analytical, communication, problem-solving and ICT skills.
For the position of Administrative Officer II (Registration Area Officer) on Grade Level 08, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree, Higher National Diploma or an equivalent qualification in the Social Sciences, Humanities or Sciences.
They are also required to present an NYSC discharge, exemption, or exclusion certificate, demonstrate competence in data management and record-keeping, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and other ICT applications.
Applicants seeking the Executive Officer (Registration Officer) position on Grade Level 07 must possess a National Certificate in Education (NCE) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. They should also know computer operations, data management, communication and organisational skills.
INEC said applicants must meet the following conditions:
Interested candidates are required to:
The commission advised applicants to carefully choose their preferred vacancy, noting that selections cannot be changed after submission.
INEC added that only candidates shortlisted after the application stage will be invited to proceed to the next phase of the recruitment exercise.
