Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment for 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election

Independent National Electoral Commission invites applications from eligible candidates for ad-hoc staff positions for the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election.

The INECPRES portal is open for registration of qualified applicants for various election roles.
Note: Applicants must reside in Ekiti State (except RATECH applicants).

Available Positions

• Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO)
• Registration Area Centre (RAC) Manager
• Presiding Officer (PO)
• Assistant Presiding Officer (APO)
• Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH)

Eligibility & Requirements

Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO)

• Must be a Public/Civil Servant on Grade Level 10–14
• Or Registration Area Officers / INEC staff not engaged in other duties (GL 10–14)

Registration Area Centre (RAC) Manager

• Must be a Head of School or staff (GL 07 and above)
• Must be from the institution/public building hosting the RAC

Presiding Officer (PO) / Assistant Presiding Officer (APO)

Applicants must meet any of the following:

• Serving Corps Member
• Penultimate student of a Federal/State tertiary institution (with IT knowledge)
• Permanent staff of an MDA with OND qualification or GL 07–10
• INEC permanent staff on Grade Level 07–08
• Former Corps Member (not earlier than 2023 – i.e., 2023–2026)

Registration Area Technical Support (RATECH)

• Must have an IT background
• Must be suitable INEC ICT staff (State or HQ) not engaged in other duties

General Requirements

• Must not be a member of any political party
• Must not have shown support for any political party or candidate
• Must reside in the selected state (except RATECH applicants)

Deadline: 18th May 2026

Apply here