WAEC Recruitment 2026
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced its 2026 staff recruitment exercise for the Nigerian National Office.
WAEC, a leading examination body responsible for conducting standardised exams across English-speaking West African countries, is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill multiple positions.
If you’re looking for a government-related job opportunity in Nigeria, this is one you should not miss.
Available WAEC Job Vacancies 2026
Below are the confirmed positions and requirements:
Assistant Examinations Officer III (General Duties)
- ND or NCE
- Must be computer literate
Assistant Examinations Officer III (Accounts)
- ND/NCE in Accountancy, Banking & Finance OR ATS (ICAN/ACCA)
- Must be computer literate
Assistant Examinations Officer III (ICT)
- ND/NCE in Computer Science, ICT, or related field
Assistant Examinations Officer III (Audit)
- ND/NCE in Accountancy
- Must be computer literate
Confidential Secretary V
- ND/NCE in Secretarial Studies, Office Technology, or related field
Examinations Officer (General Duties)
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND
- NYSC Certificate required
Examinations Officer (Accounts)
- Degree/HND in Accounting, Banking & Finance, or related field
- Professional certification is an added advantage
Examinations Officer (ICT)
- Degree/HND in Computer Science, ICT, or related field
- Professional certification is an added advantage
Confidential Secretary II
- Degree/HND in Secretarial Studies or related field
- Professional certification is an added advantage
General Requirements for WAEC Recruitment
All applicants must:
- Have 5 credits including English & Mathematics in SSCE/WASSCE
- Be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
- Be analytical, organised, and adaptable
- Be a team player with leadership ability
- Not be more than 40 years old
Application Requirements
Ensure you prepare the following before applying:
- Passport Photograph (7kb–30kb, 275x314px)
- Scanned Certificates (50kb–120kb, correct dimensions)
How to Apply for WAEC Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps carefully:
- Visit the official WAEC recruitment portal:
👉 https://recruitment.waec.com.ng/ - Create an account
- Verify your account
- Log in and select your preferred position
- Complete the application form
- Upload required documents
- Submit your application
WAEC Recruitment Deadline
- Application Deadline: May 25, 2026
Final Thoughts
The WAEC Recruitment 2026 presents a valuable opportunity to work with one of the most respected educational organizations in West Africa. With multiple positions available for both ND/NCE and Degree holders, candidates across different fields can apply.
👉 If you meet the requirements, apply early and ensure your documents are correctly uploaded before the deadline.
