INEC Recruitment Portal 2025/2026 Portal | Independent National Electoral Commission Form portal

INEC Recruitment Portal: Are you interested in joining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)? The recruitment process for 2025/2026 is now open, offering a valuable opportunity for qualified individuals to become part of Nigeria’s electoral body. To take part in this recruitment exercise, applicants are required to visit INEC’s official website and access the application form.

In this post, we’ll walk you through all the essential requirements, qualifications, and steps you need to help you successfully apply and submit for the INEC recruitment form for 2025/2026. Whether you are a fresh graduate or an experienced professional seeking for the job, this guide will help you get started.

Duties of the INEC in Nigeria

• Conduct of Elections
  INEC is responsible for organizing, undertaking, and supervising all elections into federal and state political offices, including the presidency, National Assembly, governorship, and State Houses of Assembly.

• Registration of Political Parties
  The commission registers political parties that meet the required conditions as stated in the constitution and the Electoral Act.

• Monitoring Political Parties
  INEC monitors the activities of political parties, including their finances, conventions, campaigns, and adherence to electoral laws.

• Voter Registration and Maintenance of the Voter Register
  It is responsible for compiling, updating, and maintaining the national register of voters, including the issuance of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

• Delimitation of Electoral Constituencies
  INEC delineates electoral boundaries and wards to ensure fair representation and effective electoral administration.

• Voter Education and Public Enlightenment
  The commission engages in educating the public on the electoral process, voter rights, and responsibilities to encourage informed participation.

• Regulation of Election Campaigns
  INEC sets guidelines and monitors political campaigns to ensure they are conducted lawfully and peacefully.

• Conduct of Referenda and Plebiscites
  When required by law, INEC organizes and conducts referenda or plebiscites on national or state issues.

• Announcing and Certifying Election Results
  The commission has the sole authority to officially announce election results and issue certificates of return to elected candidates.

• Ensuring Electoral Integrity
  INEC works to uphold transparency, fairness, and credibility in all aspects of the electoral process to maintain public confidence in elections.

Eligible State for INEC Recruitment 2025/2026

Abia	Adamawa	Akwa Ibom
Anambra	Bauchi	Bayelsa
Benue	Borno	Cross River
Delta	Ebonyi	Edo
Ekiti	Enugu	Gombe
Imo	Jigawa	Kaduna
Kano	Katsina	Kebbi
Kogi	Kwara	Lagos
Nasarawa	Niger	Ogun
Ondo	Osun	Oyo
Plateau	Rivers	Sokoto
Taraba	Yobe	Zamfara and FCT

Vacant Positions to Apply for at the INEC

Here are list of the vacant position at the INEC, which you can choose from

1. Chairman of INEC

   • Oversees national election operations and overall policy direction.

2. National Commissioners

   • Assist the Chairman in policy-making and supervision across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

3. Secretary to the Commission

   • Coordinates the administrative functions and implementation of policies.

Headquarters/Administrative Roles

4. Directors/Departmental Heads

   • Oversee departments such as:

     • Voter Education and Publicity

     • Election and Party Monitoring

     • ICT

     • Legal Services

     • Finance and Accounts

     • Research and Documentation

     • Planning and Monitoring

5. Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors

   • Support departmental heads and manage operations within specific units or divisions.

6. Legal Officers

   • Handle legal matters, compliance, and election-related disputes.

7. Public Relations Officers

   • Manage communication between INEC and the public/media.

8. Accountants and Finance Officers

   • Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and fund disbursement.

9. Procurement Officers

   • Handle logistics, procurement of election materials, and contract management.

State and Local Government Offices

11. Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs)

• Head INEC offices in each of the 36 states and the FCT.

• Oversee state-level election processes and coordination.

12. Electoral Officers (EOs)

• Head INEC offices in Local Government Areas (LGAs).

• Coordinate local election activities and logistics.

13. Assistant Electoral Officers (AEOs)

• Support Electoral Officers at the LGA level in administration and logistics.

14. Administrative Officers

• Handle clerical and office management duties in various departments.

15. Operations/Logistics Officers

• Plan and manage distribution of election materials and movement of personnel.

Temporary/Ad-hoc Staff (During Elections)

16. Presiding Officers (POs)

• Supervise polling units on election day.

17. Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs)

• Assist the Presiding Officer at polling units.

18. Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs)

• Coordinate a group of polling units within a ward.

19. Collation Officers

• Tally votes at different levels of collation (ward, LGA, state).

20. Returning Officers

• Declare results of elections at various levels (House of Assembly, National Assembly, etc.).

Requirements for the INEC Recruitment in Nigeria 2025/2026

• Interested applicants should have a means of identification to pass verification as a Nigerian
• All level of qualification from SSCE and above is accepted
• Certificate of origin is also needed
• The minimum age required is 20years upward
•  Basic computer skills is of advantage
•  Having any criminal records or mental disorder is not acceptable.

How to Apply for the INEC Recruitment 2025/2026

If you’re interested in applying for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recruitment for 2025/2026, follow the step-by-step guide below to ensure a smooth and successful application process:

1. Visit the Official INEC Website
   Go to the INEC recruitment portal via https://www.inecnigeria.org/.

2. Select Your Preferred Position
   Browse the list of available positions and choose the one that matches your qualifications and interests.

3. Complete the Online Application Form
   Fill out the required details in the application form accurately, including your personal information, educational background, and work experience.

4. Upload Required Documents
   Attach all necessary documents such as:

   • A recent passport photograph

   • Educational certificates

   • Birth certificate or age declaration

   • National ID or voters card which is a valid means of identification

   • NYSC certificate (where applicable)

5. Submit Application
   Then Submit form, Kindly save or print the confirmation page/massage for future reference.

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