The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that its ad hoc staff recruitment portal for the 2027 general elections will close at midnight on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, leaving prospective applicants with just seven days to complete and submit their applications.
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The commission opened the INEC Portal for Recruitment of Election Staff (INECPRES) at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, to recruit temporary personnel who will support the conduct of the 2027 general elections. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Key Highlights
- INEC ad hoc staff recruitment portal closes at midnight on November 18, 2026.
- Applicants have seven days left to complete their registration.
- The commission plans to recruit approximately 1.4 million temporary election personnel.
- Successful applicants will support operations at more than 176,000 polling units nationwide.
- Five categories of ad hoc positions are available.
- Registration is completely free, and applicants are warned against recruitment scams.
INEC targets 1.4 million ad hoc election staff
INEC plans to engage approximately 1.4 million temporary personnel to support electoral operations at more than 176,000 polling units across the country.
The recruited personnel will be trained and deployed for the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for Saturday, January 16, 2027, and the Governorship and State Assembly elections scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2027.
The recruitment exercise is expected to provide the temporary workforce required to support the commission’s nationwide electoral activities.
Official INEC ad hoc staff recruitment portal
Applicants are advised to use only the commission’s official recruitment channels to complete their registration:
- INECPRES web portal: pres.inecnigeria.org
- INEC official website: inecnigeria.org, which links to the portal
Applicants are advised to type the official website address directly into their browsers rather than clicking on unfamiliar links circulated through WhatsApp, Facebook and other social media platforms.
INEC’s public notice lists midnight on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, as the closing date for the 2027 ad hoc staff recruitment exercise.
Five categories of INEC ad hoc staff positions
The commission is recruiting temporary personnel across five categories for the 2027 general elections:
- Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO)
- Registration Area Centre (RAC) Manager
- Presiding Officer (PO)
- Assistant Presiding Officer (APO)
- Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH)
Eligibility requirements vary depending on the position selected. Applicants are expected to meet the specific qualifications and conditions published on the INECPRES portal.
The commission also requires applicants not to be members or open supporters of any political party or candidate. Most applicants are expected to apply in the state where they reside, although RATECH applicants are exempted from this requirement.
Prospective candidates are advised to carefully review the official eligibility guidelines before selecting their preferred positions.
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How to apply for INEC ad hoc staff recruitment 2027
Interested and qualified Nigerians who have not completed their applications are advised to follow these steps:
- Visit the official recruitment portal at pres.inecnigeria.org or access it through the INEC website.
- Carefully review the eligibility requirements for the available positions.
- Select the category for which you meet the prescribed qualifications.
- Register and provide accurate personal and educational information.
- Upload all required documents and complete the application process.
- Submit the application before midnight on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
- Keep your acknowledgement slip and login details safe for future reference.
Applicants should ensure that all information supplied during registration is accurate to avoid complications during the screening process.
INEC warns applicants against recruitment scams
The commission’s recruitment exercise is completely free, and applicants are not required to pay any registration or engagement fees.
INEC has warned prospective applicants to be cautious of individuals or groups demanding money in exchange for recruitment assistance, promises of shortlisting or guaranteed employment. Applicants are also advised never to disclose their passwords or sensitive login information to third parties.
With the application deadline approaching, traffic on the recruitment portal is expected to increase. Prospective applicants are therefore encouraged to complete their registration early rather than wait until the final hours.
For enquiries and assistance, applicants can contact the INEC contact centre on 0700-CALL-INEC (0700-2255-4632) or use the official communication channels published on the commission’s website.
What happens after the INEC recruitment portal closes?
Once the application portal closes at midnight on November 18, 2026, the commission will stop accepting new applications for the exercise.
Successful applicants will subsequently be contacted through the portal and their registered contact details regarding further recruitment procedures, training arrangements and deployment information.
With just seven days remaining, Nigerians interested in participating in the conduct of the 2027 general elections are advised to check their eligibility and complete their applications before the deadline. For more election and recruitment updates, follow us on X.
