The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened its 2026 recruitment portal, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for vacancies across four employment categories, with applicants required to meet specific educational, age and physical fitness requirements.
The recruitment exercise covers Detective Superintendent, Detective Inspector, Detective Assistant, and Professionals and Skilled Workers, according to information published by the commission.
Interested candidates are required to submit their applications online through the official recruitment portal: https://recruitment.efcc.gov.ng/
Four categories, qualifications and age limits
1. Detective Superintendent — Assistant Superintendent of EFCC II, Grade Level 08
Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognised institution and a valid National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge or exemption certificate.
Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years old.
2. Detective Inspector — Inspector of EFCC II, Grade Level 06
Applicants must possess a National Diploma (ND) or National Certificate in Education (NCE) from a recognised institution.
The age requirement is 18 to 27 years.
3. Detective Assistant — Detective Assistant II, Grade Level 04
Candidates must have at least five credit passes in WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB examinations, including English Language and Mathematics.
The required credits must be obtained in no more than two sittings. Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years old.
4. Professionals and skilled workers
The commission is also recruiting qualified professionals and experienced personnel in several disciplines.
Eligible fields include:
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Law
- Nursing
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Engineering and technology-related disciplines
- Human Resources Management
- Financial Analysis
- Media and Publicity
- Policy Analysis
- Legal Services
- Research
- Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Library Services
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Driving
- Administrative and Clerical Services
- Estate Surveying and Valuation
Applicants in this category must meet the relevant educational and professional requirements, have graduated from recognised institutions and possess an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Membership of a relevant professional association will be an added advantage.
The age range for this category is 18 to 40 years.
General requirements for all applicants
The commission has outlined several conditions prospective candidates must satisfy.
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens.
- Possess basic computer skills.
- Declare all academic and professional qualifications during the application process.
- Be medically fit and provide evidence of fitness from a government-approved hospital.
- Have no criminal record.
- Have no tattoos on any part of their bodies.
Additional conditions apply to cadet applicants. Candidates must be single, while male applicants must be at least 1.67 metres tall and female applicants must have a minimum height of 1.64 metres.
For professionals and skilled workers, a valid National Driver’s Licence will be an added advantage. Candidates in this category must also demonstrate good character and integrity.
How to apply for EFCC recruitment
Interested and qualified Nigerians are advised to follow the steps below:
Step 1: Visit the official EFCC recruitment portal at https://recruitment.efcc.gov.ng/
Step 2: Create an account using the required personal details, including a valid email address, telephone number, National Identification Number (NIN) and date of birth.
Step 3: Verify your email address through the link sent to your registered email.
Step 4: Select the appropriate recruitment category and complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational and professional information.
Step 5: Upload the required supporting documents and review the information provided before submitting the application.
Step 6: Keep a copy of the completed application form, as shortlisted candidates will be required to present printed copies during screening.
Applicants can access the account creation and email verification page directly through this link:
https://recruitment.efcc.gov.ng/check-email
Candidates are advised to ensure that their NIN and date of birth are correct and consistent with their official records. The portal warns that an applicant can submit only one application and that false information or multiple applications will result in automatic disqualification.
Documents required
Applicants should prepare the relevant supporting documents for their chosen category. These include:
- Recent passport photograph.
- Birth certificate or declaration of age.
- Local government identification or indigene certificate.
- Relevant educational certificates.
- NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, where required.
- Professional certificates and other relevant credentials, where applicable.
Information published on the recruitment portal indicates that most document uploads are subject to a 250KB size limit, while professional certificates may be uploaded at up to 500KB.
Applicants should check the requirements displayed on the portal for their specific category before uploading documents.
The portal also indicates that draft applications can be saved, but submitted applications cannot be edited. Candidates should therefore carefully verify all entries before final submission.
Deadline and application fee
The recruitment information states that applications are expected to be submitted within one week of the commencement of the exercise.
The EFCC has emphasised that the recruitment exercise is completely free of charge.
