The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the recruitment of ad-hoc staff for the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply through its dedicated online portal.
The Commission said the application portal opened on June 27, 2026, and will remain accessible until 12:00 midnight on July 18, 2026, urging interested applicants to complete their registration before the deadline.
According to INEC, the recruitment is aimed at engaging competent personnel to support the conduct of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Available Positions
Applicants can apply for the following roles:
- Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO)
- Presiding Officer (PO)
- Assistant Presiding Officer (APO)
- Registration Area Centre (RAC) Manager
- Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH)
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
- Serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members.
- Former corps members who completed their service within the eligible period specified by INEC.
- Penultimate-year students of federal tertiary institutions.
- Federal civil servants and staff of designated government agencies for specified positions.
INEC stressed that applicants must not be members of any political party or publicly identify with one.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should visit the official INECPRES recruitment portal
Alternatively, applicants can go directly to the registration page:
Applicants are required to:
- Create an account or log in if they already have one.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the required documents, including a recent passport photograph, valid means of identification, and academic or employment credentials.
- Review the information provided and submit the application before the closing date.
INEC advised applicants to print their acknowledgement slip after submission, as it will be required during the verification process. The Commission also warned that multiple applications or submission of false information will lead to automatic disqualification.For an online publication, you can hyperlink the portal text to the official INECPRES application page to allow readers to apply directly.
