🔥 Trending NAQS Recruitment Update: Shortlist Release and CBT Status

The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) 2026 recruitment portal, which opened to nationwide applications, has officially closed ¹²⁶.

Key Dates and Status Updates

• Application Period: The recruitment portal was open for applications, with an initial deadline of August 10, 2026 ¹.
• Application Closure: The application portal officially closed on August 10, 2026 ¹².
• Shortlisting: Shortlisting of successful candidates was initially announced to begin on August 13, 2026 ¹. However, this date has since been postponed ⁴. Applicants are advised to stay updated through NAQS communication channels ⁴.
• CBT Screening: Computer-Based Test (CBT) screening was scheduled to commence from August 15, 2026 ¹. Given the postponement of shortlisting, the CBT screening dates are also subject to change.

Recruitment Details

NAQS conducted this recruitment drive for various positions across three cadres:

• Superintendent Cadre ⁵⁷
• Inspectorate Cadre ⁵⁷
• Assistant Cadre ⁵⁷

These positions were open to a wide range of qualifications, from Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) holders to veterinary doctors and law graduates ⁶⁷. Applications were required to be submitted online and were free of charge through the official portal ⁷.

The NAQS has expressed gratitude to the large number of Nigerians who showed interest in the recruitment exercise ². Further updates regarding the shortlisting and CBT test dates will be communicated by NAQS ⁴.