INEC Recruitment: See Eligibility Requirements and How to Apply for 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has outlined an online registration process for eligible Nigerians seeking employment as ad hoc staff for the 2027 general elections.
According to the recruitment information provided, applications will close on November 19, 2026.

Applicants are required to register through the commission’s Portal for the Engagement of Election Staff, known as INECPRES, complete an application form, upload a passport photograph and provide details of their referees.

How to Apply for INEC 2027 Election Ad Hoc Staff Recruitment
1. Visit the Official INEC Recruitment Portal

Visit the official INEC Portal for the Engagement of Election Staff at https://pres.inecnigeria.org/login.
2. Check the Eligibility Requirements
Before registering, review the requirements for the available positions and confirm that you qualify for the category you intend to select.

3. Register and Create a Password
Click on the “Register” option and follow the instructions on the portal. After creating your password, you will be logged in automatically and directed to the application form.

4. Complete the Application Form
The application form contains three sections: personal information, contact information and bank details.

Applicants must enter their names exactly as they appear on their Bank Verification Number (BVN). All information should be checked carefully before submission, as the portal states that changes cannot be made after submission.

5. Upload Your Passport Photograph
Upload a recent passport photograph with a plain background. The image must not exceed 5MB.

6. Provide Your Referees’ Details
Enter the required information about your referees and ensure that the details are accurate. INEC says the information supplied by applicants will be validated through their institutions, organisations and referees.

7. Complete the Attestation
Review the information provided and tick the attestation box to confirm your submission.

8. Submit Your Application
Thoroughly check the application form to ensure that all required fields have been completed correctly before submitting it.

9. Print Your Acknowledgement Slip
After submitting the application, print your acknowledgement slip and keep it safe. INEC states that the slip is mandatory for the final verification process.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

According to the requirements published on the portal, applicants must not belong to a political party or have demonstrated support for any candidate or political party.

Applicants must also reside in the state they select, except those applying under the Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH) category.
Available Positions and Their Requirements
Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO): Public or civil servants on Grade Level 10–14, or eligible Registration Area Officers and INEC staff on the same grade levels who are not engaged in other duties.

Registration Area Centre (RAC) Manager: Heads of schools or staff on Grade Level 07 and above at the institution or public building hosting the RAC.

Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH): Applicants with an IT background who are suitable INEC ICT staff at the state or headquarters level and are not engaged in other duties.

Presiding Officer (PO) / Assistant Presiding Officer (APO): Serving corps members; penultimate-year students of federal or state tertiary institutions with IT knowledge; eligible permanent staff of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) with an OND qualification or on Grade Level 07–10; permanent INEC staff on Grade Level 07 or 08; and former corps members from 2024.

Returning applicants are expected to register under the category that currently applies to them.
(Source: The Sun)