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Job Vacancy at National Universities Commission (NUC)

National Universities Commission (NUC)Posted April 30, 2026
Job Vacancy at National Universities Commission (NUC)

Job Description

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The National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria’s apex regulatory agency for university education, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant positions at its Headquarters in Abuja.

National Universities Commission (NUC) is recruiting for the following Vacant Positions:

Officer Cadre

  • Senior Officer (CONTISS 9)
  • Trainee/Officer I (CONTISS 8)
  • Trainee Officer II (CONTISS 7)

Confidential Secretary Cadre

  • Confidential Secretary I (CONTISS 7)

Clerical and Auxiliary Staff Cadre

  • Assistant Cameraman (CONTISS 5)
  • Data Processing Assistant (CONTISS 5)
  • Artisan/Craftsman (Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, Air-conditioning Mechanic) (CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3)
  • Lift Operator (CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3)
  • Motor Driver/Mechanic (CONTISS 4 or CONTISS 3)

General Requirements:

  • Open to all eligible Nigerian citizens from 18 to 50 years.
  • Applicants must possess appropriate qualifications, competencies, skills, and orientation.
  • NYSC discharge/exemption certificate, digital skills, and computer literacy are required for applicants for CONTISS 7–9.

Specific Requirements:

Senior Officer (CONTISS 9):

  • Ph.D. in relevant discipline OR Master’s degree plus at least 4 years post-qualification cognate experience.
  • First degree plus at least 6 years cognate experience may also qualify.
  • Additional professional qualifications will be an advantage.

Trainee/Officer I (CONTISS 8):

  • Master’s degree in relevant discipline OR first degree plus at least 3 years post-qualification cognate experience.
  • Additional professional qualifications will be an advantage.

Trainee Officer II (CONTISS 7):

  • First degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Additional professional qualifications will be an advantage.

Confidential Secretary I (CONTISS 7):

  • Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies plus at least 3 years cognate experience.

Assistant Cameraman (CONTISS 5):

  • At least National Diploma in Cinematography or Mass Communication.
  • Cognate experience is an advantage.
  • Data Processing Assistant (CONTISS 5):
  • At least National Diploma in relevant fields.
  • Cognate experience is an advantage.

Artisan/Craftsman (CONTISS 4 or 3):

  • At least O’ Level Certificate or equivalent, plus Class II/III Trade Test Certificate in relevant area.
  • Technical training and cognate experience will be an advantage.

Lift Operator (CONTISS 4 or 3):

  • At least First School Leaving Certificate.
  • Technical training and cognate experience in operation of lifts will be an advantage.

Motor Driver/Mechanic (CONTISS 4 or 3):

  • At least O’ Level Certificate or equivalent, plus Class II/III Trade Test Certificate in Motor Mechanic Work.
  • Must possess a valid Class C Driver’s License.
  • Cognate experience will be an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible applicants are to visit: careers.nuc.edu.ng or www.nuc.edu.ng, then navigate to the Careers Portal (at the top right corner of the homepage).

Note: Applications must be submitted within six (6) weeks from the date of this advertisement.

Requirements

  • Open to all eligible Nigerian citizens from 18 to 50 years.
  • Applicants must possess appropriate qualifications, competencies, skills, and orientation.
  • NYSC discharge/exemption certificate, digital skills, and computer literacy are required for applicants for CONTISS 7–9.

Specific Requirements:

Senior Officer (CONTISS 9):

  • Ph.D. in relevant discipline OR Master’s degree plus at least 4 years post-qualification cognate experience.
  • First degree plus at least 6 years cognate experience may also qualify.
  • Additional professional qualifications will be an advantage.

Trainee/Officer I (CONTISS 8):

  • Master’s degree in relevant discipline OR first degree plus at least 3 years post-qualification cognate experience.
  • Additional professional qualifications will be an advantage.

Trainee Officer II (CONTISS 7):

  • First degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Additional professional qualifications will be an advantage.

Confidential Secretary I (CONTISS 7):

  • Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies plus at least 3 years cognate experience.

Assistant Cameraman (CONTISS 5):

  • At least National Diploma in Cinematography or Mass Communication.
  • Cognate experience is an advantage.
  • Data Processing Assistant (CONTISS 5):
  • At least National Diploma in relevant fields.
  • Cognate experience is an advantage.

Artisan/Craftsman (CONTISS 4 or 3):

  • At least O’ Level Certificate or equivalent, plus Class II/III Trade Test Certificate in relevant area.
  • Technical training and cognate experience will be an advantage.

Lift Operator (CONTISS 4 or 3):

  • At least First School Leaving Certificate.
  • Technical training and cognate experience in operation of lifts will be an advantage.

Motor Driver/Mechanic (CONTISS 4 or 3):

  • At least O’ Level Certificate or equivalent, plus Class II/III Trade Test Certificate in Motor Mechanic Work.
  • Must possess a valid Class C Driver’s License.
  • Cognate experience will be an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible applicants are to visit: careers.nuc.edu.ng or www.nuc.edu.ng, then navigate to the Careers Portal (at the top right corner of the homepage).

Note: Applications must be submitted within six (6) weeks from the date of this advertisement.