INEC 2026 recruitment begins, how to apply

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 various cadres as part of efforts to strengthen its workforce ahead of future electoral activities.

A notice sighted on the commission’s website on Tuesday disclosed that the application portal opened on Monday, July 20, and will close on Monday, July 27,

The exercise covers vacancies on Grade Levels 07, 08, 09, 10 and 12, targeting professionals and administrative personnel to support electoral administration, voter registration, election logistics and data management.

According to INEC, the recruitment is designed to reinforce its institutional capacity and improve the efficient delivery of its constitutional responsibilities.

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, saying offenders would be disqualified and may face prosecution.

Available positions

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 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.

They must also 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.

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.

They 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.

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.

General requirements

INEC said applicants must also:

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