The federal government has commenced recruitment into the Nigeria The Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has called on qualified Nigerians to apply for available positions across its Superintendent, Inspectorate and Assistant cadres.
The recruitment exercise, which commenced on July 28, 2026, is scheduled to close on August 10, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will subsequently undergo a computer-based test and interview later in the month.
The Federal Character Commission disclosed this in a post on its official X handle on Wednesday, July 29, emphasising that the recruitment process is free of charge and that all applications must be submitted through the designated NAQS recruitment portal
See Step-By-Step How To Apply Below:
Interested applicants are required to:
Visit the official NAQS recruitment portal here
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 details.
Upload all required credentials and supporting documents.
Review the application carefully before submitting it online.
The agency warned that:
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Applications that do not follow the prescribed procedure will be disqualified.
Available Positions
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
Chief Superintendent of Quarantine Care
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Deputy Superintendent of Quarantine
Degree in Law or a master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Assistant Superintendent of Quarantine II
Minimum of a first degree from a recognised institution.
NYSC discharge certificate.
Inspectorate Cadre
Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE).
Assistant Cadre
SSCE, NECO or GCE Ordinary Level certificate.
Minimum of five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
Results 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 conviction.
Not belong to any secret cult or society.
Be free from financial embarrassment.
Be computer literate.
Physical Requirements
Male applicants must be at least 1.65 metres tall.
Male applicants must have a minimum chest measurement of 0.87 metres.
Female applicants must be at least 1.55 metres tall.
Who Should Not Apply
The agency advised that the following persons need not apply:
Individuals with severe speech impairment.
Individuals with hearing impairment.
Persons with total blindness.
Persons with obesity.
Persons with limb deformities.
Applicants with other specified physical deformities or medical conditions.
Pregnant women, due to the physical demands of the recruitment process.
Recruitment Timetable
Application opens: July 28, 2026.
Application closes: August 10, 2026.
Shortlisting of successful candidates: August 13, 2026.
Computer-Based Test (CBT) and interviews: August 15, 2026.
Agency’s Warning
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service urged applicants to:
Rely only on the official recruitment portal for authentic information.
Ignore anyone demanding payment for employment.
Note that the entire recruitment exercise is completely free.