Do you wish to find out if FCSC shortlisted candidates 2026 is out yet? Or would like to know the current status of the CBT examination date? This article reveals the latest update for the just concluded Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) recruitment exercise.
The step-by-step guideline on how to check the FCSC shortlisted candidates, confirm your application status and valid the upcoming CBT examination time, date and venue have also been included.
Summary of FCSC Recruitment
The most recent recruitment exercise conducted by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) was for the following vacancies:
- Procurement Officer II, SGL 08
- Higher Instructor, SGL 08
- Medical Laboratory Scientist, SGL 10
- Higher Technical Officer (Mining/Material/Metallurgical), GL 08
- Statistician I, SGL 09
- Surveyor II, GL 08
- State Counsel, SGL 09
- Veterinary Officer, SGL 12
- Dental Therapist, SGL 08
- Higher Statistical Officer, SGL 08
- Procurement Officer I, SGL 09
- Auditor II, SGL 08
- Programme Analyst I, SGL 09
- Administrative Officer I, SGL 09
- Aerodrome Engineer, GL 09
- Radiographer, SGL 10
- Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineer, GL 09
- Statistician I, SGL 09
- Education Officers I, SGL 09
- Auditor II, SGL 08
- Optometrist, SGL 10
- Higher Instructor, SGL 08
- Foreign Affairs Officer I, GL 09
- Population Programme Officer I, SGL 09
- Dental Therapist, SGL 08
- Higher Technical Officer (Mining/Material/Metallurgical), GL 08
- Sports Officer I, SGL 09
- Senior Sports Officer, SGL 10
- Veterinary Officer, SGL 12
- Senior Computer Engineer, GL 10
- Senior Mining/Material/Metallurgical Engineer, GL 10
- Pharmacist, SGL 10
- Computer Engineer, GL 09
- Youth Development Officer II, SGL 08
- Higher Statistical Officer, SGL 08
- Planning Officer II, SGL 08
- Radiographer, SGL 10
- Planning Officer I, SGL 09
- Foreign Affairs Officer II, GL 08
- Senior Instructor, SGL 09
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Has the FCSC Shortlist Been Released?
Yes. On Thursday, 17 July 2025, the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) officially published the list of shortlisted candidates for the just concluded recruitment exercise. Successful applicants were notified via SMS and email.
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After checking the shortlist, candidates were directed to complete an online form for CBT examination via the FCSC recruitment portal.
On this form, they were required to provide update on their disability status, preferred
According to the commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan “shortlisted candidates were contacted and asked to indicate their preferred CBT venue, among other details.”
Apart from SMS or email, candidates can still access the FCSC shortlisted candidates online at the official recruitment portal following the steps below.
How to Check Your Name on FCSC Shortlist 2026
- Open the official FCSC recruitment portal recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng
- Log in using your registered email address and password
- On your dashboard, click check application/shortlist status.
- A dialogue box will pop-up indicating if you’ve been shortlisted or not.
Alternatively, you can visit the FCSC official website, navigate to vacancies on the menu, select shortlisted candidates, click to download the PDF, open and carefully check for your name.
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When is FCSC CBT Examination Date 2026
Since the release of shortlisted candidates in July 2025, applicants have been asking to know, the exact date for the FCSC recruitment CBT examination.
On Sunday, 7th June 2026, the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) Prof. Tunji Olaopa issued an official statement assuring shortlisted candidates that the computer-Based Test (CBT) will soon be conducted in 2026.
Although the exact date was not mentioned, but the aim of this official state is to debunk online speculation that the FCSC recruitment CBT examination has been cancelled. Some also assume that the recruitment process may have been completed behind the scenes.
The chairman therefore encouraged shortlisted candidates to stay calm and await official communication from the Commission regarding the recruitment CBT examination.
As of June 8, 2026 the Federal Service Commission have not officially release the CBT examination timetable for shortlisted candidates. This page will be updated as soon as the official schedule is out.
Why Has FCSC Recruitment CBT Been Delayed?
Many of the shortlisted candidates whose name were out since 2025 remain anxious and eager to understand the exact reason why the CBT examination have not been held till date.
Well, Prof. Tunji Olaopa the Commission chairman has made it clear that resources to ensure the process is seamless is what caused the delay. Currently, conclusions are being made and preparations are finalized, as such shortlisted candidates shall be contacted in due course.
What to Do While Waiting for the CBT Date
While you await the CBT schedule, do the following for adequate preparation.
- Study for the aptitude test: Don’t wait till the release of the CBT schedule before you begin to study for the aptitude test. Download and practice the FCSC recruitment past questions and answers alongside other relevant material on numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, general knowledge and current affairs etc.
- Stay updated through official channels: Keep your ears to the ground by following FCSC official social media platform, bookmark the official website (fedcivilservice.gov.ng) or recruitment portal and visit them frequently.
- Check your email and SMS regularly: The Commission shall contact shortlisted candidate’s vis SMS and email as such ensure you monitor both inboxes closely. The email and phone number in this context are the ones used for registration.
- Confirm your exam centre: In 2025 when the shortlist was release, the Commission sent SMS notifications asking candidates to update their preferred CBT examination centres. If you did not do that, login to FCSC recruitment portal now and effect the correction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Has FCSC CBT 2026 been cancelled? No. The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) Prof. Tunji Olaopa has officially explained that the CBT will soon take place in 2026. That is has not been cancelled and preparation are in the concluding phase.
Where can I check the FCSC shortlist? To download either the PDF of FCSC shortlisted candidates 2026 or check your application status, visit recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng.
How will I know when FCSC CBT date is announced? All shortlisted candidates shall be notified via SMS and email. Meanwhile, we recommend you also keep an eye on the official FCSC recruitment portal for updates.
Is FCSC recruitment exam free? Yes. The entire process for FCSC recruitment exercise including checking the shortlist and writing CBT examination is free of charge. Do not pay anyone and report suspicions to relevant authorities.
Will FCSC Shortlisted Candidates Still Write CBT Exam in 2026?
Yes, all FCSC shortlisted candidates will still write the CBT exam in 2026. The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa made this announced on 7th June 2026.
What About the Interviews Already Conducted?
This is one of the major events that caused confusion among shortlisted candidates. Some of the FCSC shortlisted candidates noticed that interviews were conducted for certain categories of applicants and this was assumed to be CBT but the chairman of the commission has clarified that the actual CBT is yet to hold for all applicants.
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