🗳️ INEC Ad‑hoc Staff Recruitment – Osun Governorship Election 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened applications for ad‑hoc personnel ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for August 15, 2026. Qualified Nigerians are invited to apply for various election duties.

📌 Positions Available

• Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs)
• Presiding Officers (POs)
• Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs)
• Registration Area Technical Support Staff (RATECHs)
• Registration Area Centre Managers (RAC Managers)

📅 Application Timeline

• Portal Opens: June 27, 2026
• Portal Closes: July 18, 2026 (12 midnight)
• Application Portal: INECPRES (INEC’s dedicated recruitment portal)

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs): Federal Public Service officers on Grade Levels 12–14; priority for NYSC, NOA, NIMC, NPC staff; eligible INEC staff on GL 8–14 not assigned other duties.
• Presiding Officers & Assistant Presiding Officers: Serving corps members, ex‑corps members (2024–2026), penultimate‑year students of federal tertiary institutions, permanent staff of federal MDAs on GL 7–10 with OND/NCE qualifications.
• RAC Managers: Heads of schools or staff of institutions designated as Registration Area Centres.
• RATECHs: ICT staff within INEC not deployed for other election assignments.

⚖️ Important Notes

• Applicants must be politically neutral.
• Applicants must not belong to any political party or have expressed support for any candidate.
• Late applications will not be considered.

🗓️ Election Date

• Osun State Governorship Election: August 15, 2026

📍 INEC Headquarters Contact

• Address: Plot 436 Zambezi Crescent, Maitama District, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
• Website: http://www.inecnigeria.org
• Email (Citizens Contact Centre): iccc@inec.gov.ng
• Hotlines:
  • 09084444333
  • 09050858629
  • 0700-2255-4632 (0700-CALL-INEC)
• Social Media:
  • Facebook: facebook.com/inecnigeria (facebook.com)
  • Twitter/X: @inecnigeria (twitter.com)
  • Instagram: @inecnigeria (instagram.com)

🗳️ INECPRES Recruitment Portal

• Portal Name: INEC Portal for the Engagement of Election Staff (INECPRES)
• Direct URL: https://pres.inecnigeria.org
• Functions: Registration, login, eligibility criteria, FAQs, mobile app download.
• Application Window for Osun 2026 Election:
  • Opened: June 27, 2026
  • Closes: July 18, 2026 (12 midnight)