The Federal Government has opened applications for recruitment into the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), with vacancies available across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Assistant cadres.
The recruitment exercise began on July 28, 2026, and applications will close on August 10, 2026.
According to the Federal Character Commission, the recruitment is free of charge, and all applications must be
submitted online through the official NAQS recruitment portal.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should follow these steps:
Visit the official recruitment portal: https://recruitment.naqs.gov.ng
Create an account or log in if you already have one.
Select your preferred cadre and position.
Complete the online application form with accurate personal and academic information.
Upload all required credentials and supporting documents.
Review your application carefully before submitting it.
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The agency warned that late applications or submissions that do not follow the prescribed process will not be considered.
Available Positions
Superintendent Cadre
Applications are invited for:
Chief Superintendent of Quarantine Care (Veterinary Doctors)
Deputy Superintendent of Quarantine
Assistant Superintendent of Quarantine II
Inspectorate Cadre
Vacancies include:
Inspector of Quarantine I
Inspector of Quarantine II
Inspector of Quarantine III
Assistant Cadre
Available positions are:
Quarantine Assistant I
Quarantine Assistant II
Quarantine Assistant III
Educational Qualifications
Chief Superintendent of Quarantine Care
Applicants must possess:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate
Deputy Superintendent
Applicants must have:
Degree in Law or a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate
Assistant Superintendent II
Applicants must possess:
A minimum of a First Degree from a recognised institution
NYSC Discharge Certificate
Inspectorate Cadre
Applicants must possess:
Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or
Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE)
Assistant Cadre
Applicants must have:
SSCE, NECO or GCE Ordinary Level
Minimum of five credits, including English Language and Mathematics
Results obtained in not more than two sittings
General Requirements
Applicants must:
Be Nigerian by birth
Possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN)
Be medically fit and present a certificate of fitness from a government hospital
Pass a drug screening test
Have no criminal record
Not belong to any secret cult or society
Be free from financial embarrassment
Be computer literate
Physical Requirements
Male applicants:
Minimum height: 1.65 metres
Minimum chest measurement: 0.87 metres
Female applicants:
Minimum height: 1.55 metres
The agency advised that applicants with severe speech or hearing impairments, total blindness, obesity, limb deformities, or other disqualifying medical conditions should not apply. Pregnant women were also advised not to participate due to the physical demands of the recruitment process.
Recruitment Timeline
Application opens: July 28, 2026
Application closes: August 10, 2026
Shortlisting of candidates: August 13, 2026
Computer-Based Test (CBT) and interviews: August 15, 2026
Important Notice
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service urged applicants to rely only on the official recruitment portal for information and warned the public not to pay anyone for employment, stressing that the recruitment exercise is completely free.
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