Civil Service Recruitment: FG Releases Form Applicants Must Fill in 72hrs, Link, Details Emerge
- The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) directed shortlisted applicants to fill an additional form within 72 hours to proceed in the 2025 recruitment
- Candidates must log into their profiles on the official FCSC portal using their credentials to confirm their status and complete the required step
- The 2025 recruitment, which began in February and closed in March, has attracted thousands; failure to complete the new form may lead to disqualification
FCT, Abuja - The Federal Government of Nigeria has released a new directive for some applicants in the ongoing Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) recruitment process, urging shortlisted candidates to complete a new form within 72 hours.
Shortlisted candidates to complete form within 3 days
Source: UGC
In an update on its official platform, the FCSC instructed certain shortlisted applicants to log in to their profiles and confirm their status.
A quick check by Legit.ng revealed that the applicants have just three days to fill in the form as part of the next step in the recruitment process.
The message, titled “Dear Applicant,” reads:
“This is a follow-up to your recent application to the Federal Civil Service. Important: You are required to fill out an additional form within 72 hours of receiving this email.”
It further instructed candidates to log into their profiles on the recruitment portal using their credentials to complete the process, stating that:
“Completing this form signifies your intention to move forward in the recruitment process.”
The directive follows reports of increased interest in the 2024 recruitment drive, which has attracted thousands of applicants seeking employment in Nigeria’s public service.
Recruitment portal was earlier opened in February
The civil service recruitment began in February 2025 when the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration, through the FCSC, announced vacancies for various positions in the Federal Civil Service.
The application portal remained open until March 10, 2025.
At the time, the FCSC encouraged all eligible Nigerians to apply through the official website, promising a fair and transparent selection process.
Application instructions still apply
Source: Twitter
Applicants were reminded to follow all instructions carefully, including submitting only one application. Supporting documents such as CVs, educational certificates, and a passport-sized photo are required.
“All interested candidates must ensure they upload their credentials and fill in accurate details,” the Commission previously advised.
Candidates who successfully completed the earlier stage of the recruitment and have been shortlisted are expected to take this next step seriously. Failure to complete the new form within the 72-hour window may result in disqualification.
Applicants are urged to log in to their individual profiles via the official FCSC portal to check their status and follow the provided instructions.
Federal civil service recruitment: Man shows message he got after applying
Legit.ng earlier reported that a man who applied for the federal civil service job displayed the message he received after submitting his application.
He shared a screenshot of the message on social media, confirming his submission after the application process.
The man also shared the position he applied for, while hoping to God that he would get shortlisted.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
