The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is Nigeria’s electoral management body responsible for organising, conducting and overseeing elections in accordance with its constitutional and legal mandate.
About the INEC Ad-Hoc Staff Recruitment for 2027 General Election
The INEC Ad-Hoc Staff Recruitment for 2027 General Election provides an opportunity for eligible Nigerians to register for temporary election-related duties during the 2027 General Election.
Selected personnel will receive the training required for their assigned positions and may be deployed to polling units, Registration Area Centres or other designated election locations.
The engagement is temporary and does not constitute permanent employment with INEC.
The recruitment is conducted through the INECPRES portal, INEC’s online platform for the engagement of election staff.
Available Election-Staff Positions
1. Supervisory Presiding Officer
Supervisory Presiding Officers provide supervision and operational support for election personnel and polling activities within their assigned areas.
Eligibility is based on the applicable INEC criteria, including employment status and qualification requirements specified for the position.
2. Presiding Officer
Presiding Officers oversee election activities at assigned polling units and support the conduct of voting and related polling operations.
Applicants must meet the qualification, status and other conditions specified for the position through INECPRES.
3. Assistant Presiding Officer I, II and III
Assistant Presiding Officers support Presiding Officers with polling-unit operations and other election-related activities.
Eligibility depends on the APO level and the qualification, student or employment status and other requirements applicable to the position.
4. Registration Area Centre Manager
Registration Area Centre Managers perform duties connected with Registration Area Centres and support election personnel within their assigned Registration Areas.
The role is subject to the applicable INEC eligibility criteria for RAC Managers.
5. Registration Area Technical Support Personnel
Registration Area Technical Support Personnel provide technical assistance for election activities in assigned Registration Areas.
Applicants must meet the relevant technical, institutional and other eligibility requirements specified by INEC.
Eligibility and Requirements
Eligibility varies according to the position selected. Applicants should review the specific criteria displayed on the INECPRES portal before applying.
Depending on the position, applicants may be required to meet requirements relating to:
- Educational qualifications.
- Employment or student status.
- NYSC status or relevant NYSC information.
- Relevant technical or professional experience.
- Staff or student identification.
- Other position-specific requirements established by INEC.
Documents and Information Required
Applicants should have the following available before beginning registration:
- A functional email address.
- A working mobile phone number.
- A personal bank account number.
- A recent passport photograph with a plain or white background.
- Contact details for two referees.
- Valid Staff ID or Student ID number, where applicable.
- NYSC Call-up Number for eligible former or current corps members, where applicable.
- A copy of the highest qualification in PDF format.
- A valid means of identification in JPG or JPEG format.
Applicants should ensure that all information supplied during registration is accurate and consistent with their supporting documents.
Registration Process
The INEC Ad-Hoc Staff Recruitment for 2027 General Election is conducted online through the INECPRES platform.
Applicants should:
- Review the eligibility requirements for the available election-staff positions.
- Select the position for which they meet the requirements.
- Create an account on the INECPRES platform.
- Complete the application form.
- Provide personal, contact and bank details.
- Upload the required passport photograph and supporting documents.
- Enter referee information.
- Review all information carefully.
- Submit the application.
- Print the acknowledgement slip for future verification and reference.
Applicants should review their details carefully before submitting because submitted information may not be editable after final submission.
Training and Election Duties
Selected personnel are required to complete the training specified for their assigned positions before deployment.
Following training and selection, personnel may perform duties at assigned polling units, Registration Area Centres or other designated election locations.
Duties will vary according to the position and may include:
- Supporting polling-unit operations.
- Supervising election personnel.
- Assisting Presiding Officers.
- Supporting Registration Area Centre activities.
- Providing technical support.
- Maintaining accurate election-related records.
- Following INEC procedures and operational instructions.
- Carrying out assigned responsibilities at designated election locations.
Location and Deployment
The recruitment covers all states of Nigeria.
Registration does not guarantee deployment to a specific polling unit or Registration Area Centre. Deployment is determined according to the selected state of residence, assigned area and INEC’s operational requirements.
- Coverage: All states of Nigeria
- Primary Locations: Polling units and Registration Area Centres
- Other Locations: Designated election and operational sites
- Work Format: Field-based and on-site
Important Recruitment Information
- The engagement is temporary and election-related.
- Applicants should select only a position for which they meet the applicable eligibility requirements.
- Applicants should provide accurate and verifiable information.
- Selected personnel must complete the required training before deployment.
- Applicants should retain their acknowledgement slip after submission.
- Deployment is subject to INEC’s operational requirements.
- Applicants should use the official INECPRES platform for registration.
Salary and Benefits
Payment or allowances are Not Specified in the supplied recruitment information.
Application Closing Date
18th November 2026 at 12:00 midnight
How to Apply
Interested and eligible applicants should complete their registration through the official INECPRES portal before the application deadline.
