The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has outlined an online registration process for eligible Nigerians seeking engagement as ad hoc staff for the 2027 general elections.

Applications are scheduled to close on November 19, 2026, according to the recruitment information provided.

Applicants are required to register through the commission’s Portal for the Engagement of Election Staff, known as INECPRES, complete an application form, upload a passport photograph and provide details of their referees.

How to apply for INEC 2027 election ad hoc staff recruitment

1. Visit the official INEC recruitment portal

Go to https://pres.inecnigeria.org/login to access the INEC Portal for the Engagement of Election Staff.

2. Check the eligibility requirements

Before registering, review the requirements for the available positions and confirm that you qualify for the category you intend to select.

3. Register and create a password

Click on the “Register” option and follow the instructions on the portal. After creating your password, you will be logged in automatically and directed to the application form.

4. Complete the application form

The form contains three sections: personal information, contact information and bank details.

Applicants are required to enter their names exactly as they appear on their Bank Verification Number (BVN). Check all information carefully before submitting, as the portal states that changes cannot be made after submission.

5. Upload your passport photograph

Upload a recent passport photograph with a plain background. The image must not exceed 5MB.

6. Provide your referees’ details

Fill in the required information about your referees and ensure that the details are accurate. INEC says the information supplied by applicants will be validated through their institutions, organisations and referees.

7. Complete the attestation

Review the information provided and tick the attestation box to confirm your submission.

8. Submit your application

Check your application form thoroughly to ensure that all required fields are completed correctly before submitting it.

9. Print your acknowledgement slip

After submission, print your acknowledgement slip and keep it safe. INEC states that the slip is mandatory for the final verification process.

Who is eligible to apply?

According to the requirements published on the portal, applicants must not belong to a political party or have demonstrated support for a candidate or political party.

Applicants must also reside in the state they select, except for those applying under the Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH) category.

The available positions and their stated requirements are as follows:

Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO): Public or civil servants on Grade Level 10–14, or eligible Registration Area Officers and INEC staff on the same grade levels who are not engaged in other duties.

Registration Area Centre (RAC) Manager: Heads of schools or staff on Grade Level 07 and above at the institution or public building hosting the RAC.

Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH): Applicants with an IT background who are suitable INEC ICT staff at state or headquarters level and are not engaged in other duties.

Presiding Officer (PO) / Assistant Presiding Officer (APO): Serving corps members; penultimate-year students of federal or state tertiary institutions with IT knowledge; eligible permanent MDA staff with an OND qualification or Grade Level 07–10; INEC permanent staff on Grade Level 07 or 08; and former corps members from 2024.

Returning applicants are expected to register under the category that currently applies to them. (The Sun)