The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has opened its 2026 recruitment exercise, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for vacancies across detective, professional, technical and administrative cadres.

According to the recruitment notice issued by the Commission, the exercise is part of its workforce expansion and provides qualified Nigerians an opportunity to build careers with the anti-graft agency.

The recruitment is divided into four major categories: Detective Superintendent, Detective Inspector, Detective Assistant, and Professionals/Skilled Workers.

Detective Superintendent

The first category is for the position of Assistant Superintendent of EFCC II, Grade Level 08.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma obtained from a recognised institution.

Candidates must also possess a valid National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, discharge or exemption certificate.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and not more than 30 years of age.

Detective Inspector

The second category is for Inspector of EFCC II, Grade Level 06.

Applicants must possess a National Diploma, ND, or National Certificate in Education, NCE, obtained from a recognised institution.

Applicants must be between 18 and 27 years old.

Detective Assistant

The third category is for Detective Assistant II, Grade Level 04.

Applicants must possess a minimum of five credit passes in WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB, including English Language and Mathematics.

The required credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings.

Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years old.

Professionals And Skilled Workers

The fourth category covers professionals and skilled workers with qualifications or experience in several fields.

The EFCC specifically listed the following qualification-based professions:

  • Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Law
  • Nursing
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Engineering and Technology-related disciplines

The Commission also listed vacancies for experienced professionals in the following areas:

  • Human Resources Management Professionals
  • Financial Analysts
  • Media and Publicity Professionals
  • Policy Analysts
  • Legal Officers
  • Research Officers
  • Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Experts
  • Librarians
  • ICT Officers
  • Drivers
  • Administrative/Clerical Officers

Applicants under the Professionals/Skilled Workers category must have graduated from recognised institutions and possess an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate where applicable.

Membership of a relevant professional association will be considered an added advantage.

Applicants in this category must be between 18 and 40 years old.

General Eligibility Requirements

The EFCC said all applicants must be Nigerians and possess basic computer skills.

Candidates are required to declare all academic and professional qualifications during the application process.

Applicants must also be medically fit and provide evidence of fitness from a government-approved hospital.

The Commission stated that tattoos on any part of the body are not permitted and applicants must not have any criminal record.

Additional Requirements For Cadets

Candidates applying for cadet positions must be single.

Male applicants must have a minimum height of 1.67 metres, while female applicants must have a minimum height of 1.64 metres.

Additional Requirements For Professionals And Skilled Workers

For professionals and skilled workers, possession of a valid National Driver’s Licence will be considered an added advantage.

Applicants must also demonstrate good character and integrity.

Application Procedure

All applications must be completed online through the official Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Recruitment Portal: https://recruitment.efcc.gov.ng

Applicants are advised to carefully fill in their details and submit all required information through the designated online platform.

Candidates shortlisted for the next stage will be required to present printed copies of their application forms during the screening process.

The recruitment notice states that applications are expected to be submitted within the stipulated period from the commencement of the exercise, and interested candidates are advised to complete their applications before the portal closes.

The EFCC also stressed that the recruitment exercise is completely free of charge.

Applicants were warned against dealing with individuals or organisations claiming to provide recruitment assistance in exchange for payment.

The Commission stated that it had not authorised any individual, organisation or agent to collect money on behalf of prospective applicants.

Candidates were therefore advised to rely exclusively on information released through official EFCC channels.

For applications, visit: https://recruitment.efcc.gov.ng

For official information from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, visit: https://efcc.gov.ng

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