INEC is recruiting 1.4 million ad hoc staff for 2027 elections. Apply as Presiding Officer, APO, SPO. Deadline Nov 18, 2026. Free application.
INEC Ad Hoc Staff recruitment for the 2027 General Elections is now open. INEC needs about 1.4 million temporary staff across Nigeria - Presiding Officers, Assistant Presiding Officers, Supervisory Presiding Officers, and more. Registration closes midnight, November 18, 2026. Application is free.
INEC Ad Hoc Staff Recruitment 2027 - 1.4 Million Temporary Jobs Open - Apply Before Nov 18
Good news! If you are looking for temporary election work, INEC has opened registration for Ad Hoc Staff for the 2027 General Elections.
INEC needs about 1.4 million temporary staff to run elections across all 36 states + FCT. This is one of the biggest short-term recruitments in Nigeria. If you are a student, corps member, graduate, or worker looking for extra income, this is for you.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS:
1. Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO)
2. Presiding Officer (PO)
3. Assistant Presiding Officer (APO I, II, III)
4. Registration Area Technician (RATECH)
5. Registration Area Centre (RAC) Manager
6. Collation Officer
WHO CAN APPLY?
- Nigerian citizen, 18 years and above
- Students, NYSC members, graduates, and workers are eligible
- You must have a valid NIN
- You must have a valid email + phone number
- You must be available to work on election days
- You must NOT be a member of any political party
- You must NOT have been convicted of any electoral offence
Corps members and students are strongly encouraged - INEC prefers them for Presiding Officer roles.
HOW MUCH WILL INEC PAY?
INEC has not announced the 2027 official allowance yet. For reference, in past elections:
- Presiding Officers earned N17,000 - N20,000+ per election day, plus training allowance
- APOs earned N12,000 - N15,000+ per election day
- SPOs earned higher
Expect training allowance + election day allowance + transport. Final 2027 rates will be announced by INEC. Do NOT believe WhatsApp messages quoting fake amounts.
HOW TO APPLY - STEP BY STEP:
1. Go to OFFICIAL INEC portal ONLY: pres.inecnigeria.org
2. Click Register / Create Account
3. Enter your NIN, name, date of birth, email, phone
4. Select your State, LGA, and preferred role
5. Upload your passport photo + valid ID
6. Submit and print your acknowledgement slip
7. Wait for SMS / email for training invitation
Do NOT use any other link. Scammers are creating fake INEC portals to steal NIN and personal data.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Midnight, November 18, 2026
Portal closes November 18. Do NOT wait till last day - portal will be slow, network will fail. Apply TODAY.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY?
1. Shortlisting - INEC will shortlist by LGA
2. Training - Shortlisted candidates will be invited for 2-3 days training
3. Posting - You will be posted to a polling unit, NOT necessarily your own polling unit
4. Election Day - You work, you get paid
HOW TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCE:
1. Apply with correct NIN - Wrong NIN = automatic rejection
2. Use a working email + phone you check daily - INEC contacts by SMS/email
3. Apply for your LGA of residence - INEC prefers people who live near the polling unit
4. Attend training if invited - No training = No work = No pay
SCAM WARNING - VERY IMPORTANT:
- Application is 100% FREE. INEC will NEVER ask you to pay for form, training, posting, or uniform.
- INEC will NEVER ask for your ATM PIN, BVN password, or OTP.
- If anyone asks you to pay N5,000, N10,000, N20,000 to "secure" INEC slot - It is SCAM. Block and report.
- Apply ONLY on pres.inecnigeria.org
Are you applying? Drop your State + Role in comments: "Lagos - Presiding Officer" or "Imo - APO". Let's see which state will get the most INEC staff.
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This report originally appeared on Imo Media Hub - www.imomediahub.org
