2027 elections: INEC begins recruitment of ad hoc staff
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the recruitment of about 1.4 million ad hoc personnel who will participate in the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The temporary election workers are expected to be deployed to more than 176,000 polling units nationwide for the two phases of the elections. The Presidential and National […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has initiated the hiring of approximately 1.4 million temporary staff to support the 2027 general elections. These workers will be assigned to over 176,000 polling sites across the country for the two election phases - the Presidential and National Assembly elections on January 16, 2027, and the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections on February 6, 2027.
In a statement released on September 18, 2026, INEC announced that the online recruitment platform, named INEC Portal for Recruitment of Election Staff (INECPRES), became accessible at 8am that day and would remain open until midnight on November 18, 2026.
Eligibility for these positions depends on the specific role and the applicant’s educational background, employment status, and other stipulated criteria. Eligible candidates include serving NYSC members, former NYSC members, tertiary students, government employees, public servants within certain grade levels, qualified INEC staff, ICT personnel, and designated institution staff.
Positions such as Supervisory Presiding Officers, Presiding Officers, Assistant Presiding Officers, Registration Area Centre Managers, and Registration Area Technical Support personnel are included in the recruitment. Each category has its own set of requirements, with applicable salary grades ranging from GL 07 to GL 10 and GL 07 to GL 14.
To apply, interested individuals must visit the INECPRES portal via the official INEC website, review the eligibility criteria for their chosen role, and complete the registration form with accurate personal, educational, and employment details. Prospective applicants are advised to verify that they meet the requirements before starting the application process and retain their registration details for future reference.
INEC’s helpdesk operates 24 hours a day and can be reached through the vanity number 0700-CALL-INEC or via email at inecpress@inec.gov.ng.
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