Apply Now: INEC Recruitment Opens for Five Roles

By Enemona Samuel Endurance

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced recruitment for five ad hoc election duty positions in Osun State ahead of upcoming electoral activities.

The Bureau Journal reports that the vacancies are open to qualified Nigerians from specified institutions and public service categories. Interested applicants are expected to submit their applications online before the closing date.

Established by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, INEC is responsible for organising and supervising elections into elective political offices across the country.

Available Positions

1. Registration Area Centre (RAC) Manager

Location: Osun State

Source Institution: School or institution hosting the Registration Area Centre (RAC) or Super RAC.

Requirements:

• Must be the Head of School or a staff member on Grade Level 07 or above in the institution or public building hosting the RAC.
• Must not be a member of any political party.
• Must not have publicly supported any political party or candidate.
• Must reside in Osun State.

2. Assistant Presiding Officer (APO)

Location: Osun State

Eligible Applicants:

• Serving NYSC members.
• Penultimate students of Federal or State tertiary institutions with ICT knowledge.
• Permanent staff of Federal MDAs with OND qualification or on Grade Level 07–10.
• INEC permanent staff on Grade Level 07–08.
• Former NYSC members who completed service between 2023 and 2026.

3. Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH)

Location: Osun State

Requirements:

• Must be a qualified ICT staff member of INEC.
• Must possess an Information Technology background.
• Must not currently be assigned to other official election duties.
• Must not belong to any political party.
• Must reside in Osun State.

4. Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO)

Location: Osun State

Requirements:

• Must be a Federal Public or Civil Servant on Grade Level 10–14.
• Registration Area Officers or eligible INEC staff on Grade Level 10–14 may also apply.
• Applicants must not be members of any political party.
• Applicants must reside in Osun State.

5. Presiding Officer (PO)

Location: Osun State

Eligible Applicants:

• Serving NYSC members.
• Penultimate students of Federal or State tertiary institutions with ICT knowledge.
• Permanent staff of Federal MDAs with OND qualification or Grade Level 07–10.
• INEC permanent staff on Grade Level 07–08.
• Former NYSC members who completed service between 2023 and 2026.

General Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must not be members of any political party.
• Applicants must not have publicly supported any political party or candidate.
• Applicants must satisfy the eligibility criteria for the position they are applying for.
• Applicants must reside in Osun State.

Application Deadline

Closing Date: 18 July 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through any of the official INEC recruitment portals below:

• Laptop/Desktop: https://pres.inecnigeria.org/app/inec-iasd/applicant/registration
• Mobile: https://www.presmobile.inecnigeria.org/

Important Information

• The recruitment portal is also accessible through the official INEC website.
• Returning applicants should apply under the category that currently applies to them.
• Applicants experiencing technical difficulties can contact the INEC Helpdesk via:
  • 0700-CALL-INEC
  • Email: inecpress@inec.gov.ng

As Nigeria News Today continues to track employment opportunities across the country, The Bureau Journal advises applicants to submit only genuine information and complete their applications before the deadline.

The Bureau Journal also reminds prospective applicants that recruitment is free and that all applications should be made only through INEC’s official platforms.

Official Source

• Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)