FCSC tightens 2026 promotion exam with expert-drafted questions
The FCSC is enhancing its 2026 promotion exam with expert-drafted, rigorous questions to ensure competence and professional knowledge among civil servants. Read More: https://punchng.com/fcsc-tightens-2026-promotion-exam-with-expert-drafted-questions/
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) is set to introduce tougher questions for the upcoming 2026 Civil Service Promotion Examination. This decision comes after the commission received feedback from the 2025 Computer-Based Test and Multiple-Choice Questions format, which recorded a surprisingly high pass rate. FCSC's Chairman, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, revealed this during an interaction with resource persons and professional stakeholders preparing for the 2026 examination in Abuja.
Olaopa expressed concern over the competitiveness and depth of some questions, urging the resource persons to ensure the 2026 examination assesses candidates' competence, professional knowledge, experience, judgment, and maturity. The proposed format includes scenario-based questions for Grade Levels 16 and 17, with each scenario-based question worth two marks and the remaining questions carrying one mark each, totaling 50 marks.
Olaopa emphasized the importance of maintaining the examination's fairness and professionalism, urging experts to approach the task as experienced teachers and assessors. He also stressed the significance of integrity and confidentiality in the examination process, warning of consequences for any attempts to compromise the exercise.
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