The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened its recruitment portal for Nigerians interested in serving as ad-hoc staff during the 2027 general elections.
The recruitment exercise officially begins at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, and applicants have until midnight on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, to complete their applications.
The exercise is part of INEC’s preparations for the 2027 elections, with the commission expected to recruit a large number of temporary election personnel for polling and other electoral duties.
INEC’s recruitment categories include Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs), Presiding Officers (POs), Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs), Registration Area Centre (RAC) Managers and Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH) personnel.
Who You Can Apply?
Eligibility depends on the position selected.
Potential applicants include serving NYSC members, eligible former corps members, students of Federal and State tertiary institutions, qualified government workers, INEC personnel and people with relevant ICT backgrounds.
For example, eligible penultimate students of Federal or State tertiary institutions can apply for PO/APO positions, while certain public and civil servants may qualify for SPO positions. RATECH applicants are expected to have relevant ICT or technical backgrounds.
Applicants are advised to check the specific requirements for their preferred position before beginning registration.
INEC 2027 Recruitment Form Link
Interested applicants should use the official INECPRES portal rather than recruitment links circulated on social media or unofficial websites.
Official recruitment portal: INECPRES – INEC Election Staff Recruitment Portal
INEC has previously warned Nigerians about fake ad-hoc recruitment websites and advised applicants to use only its authorised platforms.
How to Apply
Applicants should:
Visit the official INECPRES portal.
Read the eligibility requirements for the available positions.
Select the position they qualify for.
Create an account and complete the application form.
Provide accurate personal, educational and employment information.
Upload the required documents and passport photograph.
Enter the required bank and referee details.
Carefully review the information supplied.
Submit the application.
Print or keep the acknowledgement slip for future verification.
INEC's application guide says applicants should have a functional email address, phone number, personal bank account, recent passport photograph, referee details, relevant identification and qualification documents.
Recruitment Dates
Opening date: September 18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
Closing date: November 18, 2026, at midnight.
Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications early and avoid waiting until the deadline.