The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened its online recruitment portal for Nigerians interested in serving as ad-hoc personnel during the 2027 General Elections.
According to information published by INEC, applications opened at 8:00 a.m. on September 18, 2026, and will close at midnight on November 18, 2026.
Interested applicants are required to apply through the INEC Presiding Officer Recruitment (INECPRES) portal, where they can create a profile and complete the application process.
Available positions include Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO), Presiding Officer (PO), Assistant Presiding Officer (APO), Registration Area Centre (RAC) Manager and Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH).
INEC said the SPO position is open to eligible public or civil servants on Grade Level 10 to 14, as well as experienced INEC ad-hoc personnel.
For the Presiding Officer and Assistant Presiding Officer positions, eligible applicants include serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, penultimate-year students of tertiary institutions with basic information technology skills, and permanent staff of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on OND or Grade Level 07 to 10.
The commission also listed school heads and staff on Grade Level 07 and above at institutions hosting Registration Area Centres as eligible for the RAC Manager position.
The RATECH position, meanwhile, is targeted at applicants with specialised information and communication technology (ICT) skills.
INEC urged interested and qualified Nigerians to complete their applications before the November 18 deadline.
Applicants can access the recruitment portal through the INEC Engagement Portal at the official INECPRES website or create an account through the registration page. Further recruitment guidelines are available on INEC’s official website.
