The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was established by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to among other things organize elections into various political offices in the country.
The INEC Ad Hoc Staff Recruitment Portal is the official online platform for Nigerians interested in working as temporary election staff during the 2027 General Election.
INEC is expected to open applications on 18 September 2026 at 8:00 AM and close the portal on 18 November 2026 at 12:00 midnight.
Available positions include Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs), Presiding Officers (POs), Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs), RAC Managers and Registration Area Technical Support (RATECHs).
INEC Ad Hoc Staff Recruitment Requirements
Requirements depend on the position applied for. Eligible applicants may include:
- Federal and State public or civil servants
- Serving and eligible former NYSC corps members
- Students of Federal and State tertiary institutions
- Eligible staff of tertiary institutions
- Heads or staff of schools hosting RACs
- Applicants with relevant ICT backgrounds for RATECH positions
Applicants must also meet the required qualification, grade level or other conditions for their chosen position.
All information submitted during registration must be accurate and verifiable.
Available INEC Ad Hoc Staff Positions and Requirements
1. Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs)
Potential applicants for the SPO position include:
- Federal or State public and civil servants on Grade Level 10 to 14
- INEC Registration Area Officers and eligible INEC staff who are not engaged in conflicting duties
- Serving NYSC corps members
- Former NYSC corps members who completed service within the applicable period
- Eligible students of Federal and State tertiary institutions, including eligible penultimate-year students
The official INECPRES eligibility page identifies public or civil servants on GL 10 to 14 and eligible INEC staff as a category for SPO recruitment.
2. Presiding Officers and Assistant Presiding Officers
The PO and APO positions cover eligible candidates from categories such as:
- Serving NYSC corps members
- Eligible tertiary institution students
- Permanent staff of Federal and State MDAs with the required qualifications or grade level
- Eligible INEC staff
- Former NYSC corps members who meet the applicable service-year requirement
The exact eligibility category should be checked on the INECPRES portal before registration because requirements can vary according to the election and position.
3. RAC Managers
Registration Area Centre Managers may be selected from:
- Heads of schools hosting Registration Area Centres
- Eligible staff of institutions or public buildings hosting RACs
- Suitable INEC staff
The current INECPRES eligibility information specifies that RAC Managers should generally be heads of schools or staff on the required grade level of the institution hosting the RAC.
4. Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH)
RATECH positions are intended for applicants with an IT or ICT background.
Potential candidates include:
- Eligible IT students
- Suitable INEC ICT staff
- Other applicants who meet the technical requirements specified by INEC
Application Deadline: 18, November 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to apply.
