RismadarVoice Reporters
October 25, 2026
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened applications for its 2026 recruitment exercise, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for positions across four categories.
The commission announced the exercise through its official website, while its recruitment portal lists November 1, 2026, as the application deadline.
The vacancies cover Detective Superintendent, Detective Inspector, Detective Assistant, and Professionals and Skilled Workers.
Available positions and requirements
Applicants for Detective Superintendent, designated Assistant Superintendent of EFCC II, Grade Level 08, must possess a bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma from a recognised institution, alongside a valid National Youth Service Corps discharge or exemption certificate. The age limit is 18 to 30 years.
Detective Inspector applicants, under Grade Level 06, must possess a National Diploma or National Certificate in Education. Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years old.
For Detective Assistant II, Grade Level 04, applicants must have at least five credit passes in WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings. The age range is 18 to 25 years.
The Professionals and Skilled Workers category accommodates applicants aged 18 to 40 with relevant qualifications or experience in medicine, law, nursing, pharmacy, engineering, financial analysis, information technology, administration and other specified fields.
General eligibility requirements
The EFCC requires applicants to be Nigerian citizens, possess basic computer skills, declare their qualifications accurately and meet medical fitness requirements.
Applicants must have no criminal record or tattoos.
Cadet applicants must also be unmarried and meet the prescribed minimum height requirements of 1.67 metres for men and 1.64 metres for women.
How to apply
Interested candidates should visit https://recruitment.efcc.gov.ng, create an account using their personal information and National Identification Number, verify their email addresses and complete the online application.
Applicants are required to upload supporting documents and review their details before submission.
The commission warns that multiple applications or false information may lead to disqualification.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to present printed copies of their applications during screening.
Deadline and application fee
The recruitment portal lists November 1, 2026, as the closing date.
The EFCC emphasised that applications are completely free and warned candidates against individuals demanding money for recruitment assistance or guaranteed employment.
Prospective applicants are advised to rely on official EFCC announcements and avoid unauthorised recruitment agents.
