03/08/2026
How to Apply for FG’s Agricultural Quarantine Service Recruitment
The Federal Government has commenced recruitment into the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Assistant cadres.
The recruitment exercise, which opened on July 28, 2026, will close on August 10, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to computer-based tests and interviews later in August.
According to the Federal Character Commission in a post on X, applications are free and must be completed online through the official recruitment portal.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
Visit the official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.naqs.gov.ng.
Create an account or log in to the portal.
Select their preferred cadre and position.
Complete the online application form with accurate personal and educational information.
Upload all required credentials and supporting documents.
Review the application carefully before submitting it online.
The agency warned that applications submitted after the deadline or those that do not comply with the stipulated procedure will not be considered.
Available Positions
Vacancies are available under three categories:
Superintendent Cadre
Chief Superintendent of Quarantine Care (Veterinary Doctors)
Deputy Superintendent of Quarantine
Assistant Superintendent of Quarantine II
Inspectorate Cadre
Inspector of Quarantine I
Inspector of Quarantine II
Inspector of Quarantine III
Assistant Cadre
Quarantine Assistant I
Quarantine Assistant II
Quarantine Assistant III
Educational Qualifications
Applicants for the Chief Superintendent of Quarantine Care position must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Candidates applying for the Deputy Superintendent of Quarantine position must possess either a degree in Law or a master’s degree in a relevant discipline, along with an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Applicants for the Assistant Superintendent of Quarantine II position must hold at least a first degree from a recognised institution and an NYSC discharge certificate.
Applicants for the Inspectorate Cadre must possess an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE).
Candidates applying for the Assistant Cadre must possess SSCE, NECO, or GCE Ordinary Level with at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
General Requirements
Applicants must:
Be Nigerian by birth.
Possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN).
Be medically fit and present a certificate of fitness from a government hospital.
Pass a drug test.
Be of good character with no criminal convictions.
Not belong to any secret cult or society.
Be free from financial embarrassment.
Be computer literate.
Male applicants must have a minimum height of 1.65 metres and a chest measurement of at least 0.87 metres, while female applicants must be at least 1.55 metres tall.
The agency also advised that applicants with certain physical deformities or medical conditions—including severe speech impairment, hearing impairment, total blindness, obesity, and limb deformities—should not apply.
Pregnant women were also advised not to apply due to the physical demands of the recruitment exercise.
Recruitment Timetable
Application opens: July 28, 2026
Application closes: August 10, 2026
Shortlisting of successful candidates: August 13, 2026
Computer-Based Test and interviews: August 15, 2026
The agency urged applicants to rely only on the official recruitment portal for information and warned members of the public not to pay anyone for employment, stressing that the recruitment exercise is completely free.