FRSC opens 2026 recruitment portal, announces date, how to apply

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the commencement of its 2026 recruitment exercise, with interested and qualified Nigerians invited to apply for vacancies in different cadres of the organisation.

According to a recruitment notice issued by the corps, online applications will open on Friday, July 3, 2026, and remain available for four weeks through the agency’s official recruitment portal.

The notice, dated June 24, was signed by the Deputy Corps Marshal and Head of Administration and Human Resources, Pauline Olaye, on behalf of the Corps Marshal.

The FRSC emphasised that the recruitment exercise is completely free, warning applicants not to pay anyone for employment.

“Application is free and attracts no cost,” the notice stated.

How to apply

Interested applicants are required to submit their applications through the FRSC’s official recruitment portal from Friday, July 3, 2026.

The application window will remain open for four weeks.

Applicants are advised to use their personal email addresses and phone numbers during registration.

The corps added that shortlisted candidates would be required to present printed copies of their completed application forms during the screening exercise.

“Applications must be submitted online within four (4) weeks with effect from Friday, 3rd July, 2026,” the notice added.

The recruitment exercise covers three major categories: Officer Cadre, Marshal Inspectorate Cadre and Road Marshal Assistant Cadre.

Categories and requirements

For the Officer Cadre, vacancies are available for Superintendent Route Commanders, Route Commanders/Deputy Route Commanders and Assistant Route Commanders.

The corps said professionals including medical doctors, pharmacists, nurses, medical laboratory scientists, lawyers, engineers and graduates with B.Sc., BA or HND qualifications are eligible to apply for positions within the cadre, depending on the specific role.

Applicants must generally be between 18 and 35 years of age.

Under the Marshal Inspectorate Cadre, holders of NCE, ND/OND, Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife and Community Health Extension Worker qualifications are eligible to apply. Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years old.

The Road Marshal Assistant Cadre is open to applicants with a minimum of three credits in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), including English Language and Mathematics.

The corps also invited artisans and skilled workers, including computer operators, mechanics, electricians, plumbers, tailors, motorcycle riders and drivers, to apply, provided they possess the relevant trade qualifications and licences.

Applicants seeking driver and rider positions must possess the appropriate class of valid driver’s licence, while articulated vehicle and tow-truck drivers must be between 26 and 40 years old.

Requirements

The FRSC outlined several conditions that applicants must satisfy before applying.

According to the notice, applicants must be Nigerians by birth, computer literate, medically fit and single.

They are also expected to possess the required educational qualifications and professional licences where applicable.

Male applicants must have a minimum height of 1.65 metres, while female applicants must be at least 1.58 metres tall.