The [Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)](https://efcc.gov.ng) has activated its 2026 recruitment portal, allowing eligible Nigerians to submit online applications for a range of detective, professional and skilled‑worker posts, with no application fee required.
**Key details of the exercise**
- The portal went live in October 2026 and will remain open for at least one week after the launch, though candidates should verify the exact closing date on the site.
- Positions advertised include Detective Superintendent (GL 08), Detective Inspector (GL 06), Detective Assistant (GL 04) and a broad “Professionals and Skilled Workers” category.
- All applicants must be Nigerian citizens, possess basic computer skills, be medically fit, have no tattoos, and hold a clean criminal record.
What positions are available?
**Detective Superintendent – Assistant Superintendent of EFCC II (GL 08)**
- Requires a bachelor’s degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognised institution.
- Candidates must present a valid [National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)](https://nysc.gov.ng) discharge or exemption certificate.
- Age limit: 18‑30 years.
**Detective Inspector – Inspector of EFCC II (GL 06)**
- Requires a National Diploma (ND) or National Certificate in Education (NCE).
- Age limit: 18‑27 years.
**Detective Assistant – Detective Assistant II (GL 04)**
- Must have at least five credit passes in the [West African Examinations Council (WAEC)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_African_Examinations_Council), NECO, GCE or NABTEB, including English and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings.
- Age limit: 18‑25 years.
**Professionals and Skilled Workers**
- Open to graduates in medicine, pharmacy, law, nursing, medical laboratory science, engineering and related technical fields.
- Also seeks experienced staff in human resources, finance, media, policy analysis, legal services, research, M&E;, library services, ICT, driving, administration, estate surveying and valuation.
- Applicants must hold an NYSC certificate and, where applicable, be members of relevant professional bodies.
- Age limit: 18‑40 years.
Who can apply?
Beyond the specific educational criteria, all candidates must:
- Be Nigerian nationals.
- Demonstrate basic computer proficiency.
- Declare every academic and professional qualification truthfully.
- Provide a medical fitness certificate from a government‑approved hospital.
- For cadet roles, be single; male applicants must be at least 1.67 m tall and female applicants at least 1.64 m.
- Possess a valid driver’s licence is advantageous for the professional/skilled category.
How to submit an application?
- Visit the official portal at https://recruitment.efcc.gov.ng.
- Browse the listed vacancies and select the category that matches your credentials.
- Carefully read the eligibility conditions for the chosen post.
- Complete the online form, entering accurate personal, educational and professional details.
- Upload supporting documents, including NYSC certificates, academic transcripts and medical fitness proof.
- Review the completed form for errors before submitting.
- Save a printed copy of the submission; shortlisted candidates may be asked to present it during screening.
When is the deadline and is there a fee?
The EFCC states that applications must be lodged within one week of the exercise’s commencement, but candidates should confirm the exact opening and closing dates on the portal. The recruitment process is explicitly free of charge, and applicants are warned against any individual or agency demanding payment for assistance.
The commission urges prospective staff to rely solely on information published on its official recruitment website and to avoid unauthorised intermediaries.