The Federal Government has commenced the next phase of the ongoing recruitment into the Federal Civil Service, with several applicants already shortlisted for the Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Naijaonpoint reports that this follows the January 2025 advertisement by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), which announced over 70 job categories across various ministries, departments, and agencies.

The announcement, signed by Ogaba Ede, the Commission’s Director of Recruitment and Appointment, had invited interested Nigerians to apply for multiple vacant positions via the official recruitment portal.

Some of the key roles listed include:

– Administrative Officer

– Planning Officer

– Programme Analyst

– Procurement Officer

– Senior Computer Engineer

– Dentist/Dental Officer

– Medical Laboratory Scientist

– Education Officer

– Population Programme Officer

– Senior Youth Development Officer

– Psychologist

– Biomedical Engineer

– Surveyor

– Aerodrome Engineer

– Geologist

– Foreign Affairs Officer

Despite the enthusiasm surrounding the application process, many candidates had earlier complained of technical difficulties accessing the portal during the submission window.

The initial deadline of March 10 was later extended to March 17 to accommodate late applicants.

Reacting to rumours that the exercise had been stalled, the Head of Press and Public Relations at the FCSC, Taiwo Hassan, told Punch that the screening was already underway.

“We have not been quiet and we have not abandoned the exercise. As a matter of fact, work has been ongoing on the recruitment exercise,” he said.

Hassan revealed that shortlisted candidates have been notified via email, including details about their preferred locations for the upcoming CBT.

“It is not correct to say those who applied have not been contacted. We have picked from those who submitted their applications. These are the ones that will sit for the CBT,” he added.

Although the commission did not provide the number of shortlisted applicants, it had earlier disclosed that a total of 2,130 vacant positions were available for recruitment across the federal civil service.