The notice gives 2024, 2025 and 2026 as examples for former corps members whose service was completed within the specified three-year period before the election.
The Presiding Officer and Assistant Presiding Officer categories include eligible students of tertiary institutions and certain government employees.
Students of Federal and State tertiary institutions are listed among the eligible applicants, with the requirements varying according to their year of study.
Permanent staff of Federal and State MDAs with OND or NCE qualifications are also included under specified conditions.
The notice provides different salary-grade requirements, including GL 07-10 and GL 07-14, depending on the applicable category.
Applicants should therefore confirm their eligibility before selecting a position.
Requirements for RAC Managers
The Registration Area Centre Manager category is linked to schools and other institutions designated to host RACs or Super RACs.
According to the notice, the head of a school or a staff member of the institution hosting the RAC may qualify, subject to the specified requirements, including the applicable Grade Level 07 and above condition.
Requirements for RATECHs
RATECH means Registration Area Technical Support.
The category is targeted at applicants with relevant ICT and technical backgrounds.
The notice lists eligible INEC ICT staff at the state and headquarters levels who are not engaged in other duties, as well as IT students of Federal and State tertiary institutions.
Former corps members within the commission may also be considered where applicable.
How to apply
Interested applicants can apply by following these steps:
Visit the INECPRES web portal or access INECPRES through the official INEC website.
Read the instructions and eligibility requirements for the available positions.
Select the position for which you are eligible.
Complete the required registration details.
Enter your personal, educational and employment information accurately.
Provide the required supporting information.
Review the information supplied before submitting the application.
Submit the application.
Keep the registration or application details for future reference.
Application deadline
The INECPRES recruitment portal opens at 8am on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Applications close at 12 midnight on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
Applicants are advised to complete their applications before the deadline rather than wait until the final day.
INECPRES helpdesk
The notice states that INEC’s IT Service Management operates a 24-hour helpdesk for enquiries relating to the platform.
Applicants can use the 0700-CALL-INEC vanity number or email [email protected] for enquiries.
