Introduction: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is inviting applications from qualified and eligible Nigerians to serve as Ad-hoc Staff for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Election. This recruitment provides an opportunity for public servants, corps members, students, and qualified professionals to contribute to Nigeria’s democratic process through various election support roles.
- Job Title: RATECH, SPO, RAC Manager, PO and APO (Ad-hoc Staff)
- Company: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
- Location: Abuja, Nigeria
- Employment Type: Fixed Term / Temporary (Ad-hoc)
About INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was established by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Commission is responsible for organizing, undertaking, and supervising elections into various political offices across the country, ensuring free, fair, and credible electoral processes.
Available Ad-hoc Positions and Requirements
1. Registration Area Technician (RATECH) – Ad-hoc Staff
- Applicants must have an IT background.
- Must be a suitable INEC ICT staff (State or HQ) not engaged in other duties.
- Must not be a member of any political party.
- Must not have demonstrated or expressed support for any political party or candidate.
- Applicants must reside in the selected state (except for RATECHs).
2. Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO) – Ad-hoc Staff
- Must be a Public or Civil Servant on Grade Level 10–14, or
- Registration Area Officers or INEC staff not engaged in other duties.
3. Registration Area Centre (RAC) Manager – Ad-hoc Staff
- Must be a Head of School, or
- A staff member (GL 07 and above) of the school, institution, or public building hosting the RAC.
4. Presiding Officer (PO) / Assistant Presiding Officer (APO) – Ad-hoc Staff
- A serving NYSC corps member, or
- A penultimate student of a Federal or State tertiary institution in Nigeria with knowledge of IT, or
- A permanent staff of an MDA with an OND qualification or on GL 07–10, or
- INEC permanent staff on Grade Level 07 or 08, or
- A former NYSC corps member (not later than 2022 – i.e., 2022, 2023, or 2024).
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should apply through the official INEC Ad-hoc Staff recruitment portal:
Apply via INEC Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment Portal
Application Closing Date
19 January, 2026
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