EFCC Nationwide Recruitment Exercise 2026
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced its 2026 nationwide recruitment exercise, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for positions across four categories.
The recruitment is open to applicants with SSCE, ND, NCE, HND, bachelor’s degrees and relevant professional qualifications, depending on the position.
Applications are free of charge and will close on 1 November 2026.
About the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is a Nigerian federal law enforcement agency established in 2003 to investigate and combat economic and financial crimes.
The Commission investigates offences involving financial fraud, money laundering, cybercrime and other economic crimes within its statutory mandate.
It also undertakes financial crime prevention, intelligence gathering, public education and collaboration with relevant law enforcement agencies.
Recruitment Details
- Organisation: Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
- Location: Nationwide, Nigeria
- Recruitment Categories: Four
- Qualifications: SSCE, ND, NCE, HND, Degree and Professional Qualifications
- Age Requirement: 18–40 Years, Depending on Category
- Application Fee: Free
- Application Deadline: 1 November 2026
Available Positions and Requirements
1. Detective Superintendent
- Position: Assistant Superintendent of EFCC II
- Grade Level: GL 08
- Age Requirement: 18–30 Years
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognised institution.
- NYSC: Valid discharge or exemption certificate.
2. Detective Inspector
- Position: Inspector of EFCC II
- Grade Level: GL 06
- Age Requirement: 18–27 Years
- Qualification: National Diploma (ND) or National Certificate in Education (NCE) from a recognised institution.
3. Detective Assistant
- Position: Detective Assistant II
- Grade Level: GL 04
- Age Requirement: 18–25 Years
- Qualification: Minimum of five credit passes in WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
4. Professionals and Skilled Workers
This category is open to qualified professionals and skilled workers across several disciplines.
Available Fields and Positions
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Law
- Nursing
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Engineering and Technology-related Disciplines
- Human Resources Management Professional
- Financial Analyst
- Media and Publicity Professional
- Policy Analyst
- Legal Officer
- Research Officer
- Planning (Monitoring and Evaluation) Expert
- Librarian
- IT Professional
- Driver
- Administrative/Clerical Officer
Requirements
- Age Requirement: 18–40 Years
- Qualification: Relevant academic qualifications or professional experience.
- NYSC: Valid discharge or exemption certificate.
- Professional Membership: Membership of a relevant professional association is an added advantage.
- Driver’s Licence: A valid National Driver’s Licence is an added advantage.
Applicants must demonstrate good character and integrity.
General Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be Nigerian citizens.
- Possess basic computer skills.
- Have a valid National Identification Number (NIN).
- Declare all academic and professional qualifications.
- Be medically fit and provide evidence from a government-approved hospital.
- Have no criminal record.
- Have no tattoos on any part of the body.
- Meet the educational and age requirements for their chosen category.
- Provide accurate personal and academic information.
Additional Requirements for Cadet Applicants
Applicants for the Detective Superintendent, Detective Inspector and Detective Assistant categories must also meet the following conditions:
- Candidates must be single.
- Male applicants must be at least 1.67 metres tall.
- Female applicants must be at least 1.64 metres tall.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents, depending on their qualifications and selected positions:
- Recent passport photograph.
- Birth certificate or declaration of age.
- State or local government of origin certificate.
- Primary school certificate.
- WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB certificate.
- ND, HND or university degree certificate, where applicable.
- NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, where applicable.
- Professional membership certificate, where applicable.
Documents must be uploaded in PDF, JPG or PNG format, with a maximum file size of 250 KB each. Professional certificates may be up to 500 KB, while passport photographs must be in JPG or PNG format.
Important Information for Applicants
- Applicants must register using their correct personal information as recorded on their NIN.
- Only one application is permitted per candidate.
- Multiple applications or false information will result in automatic disqualification.
- Applications can be saved as drafts before submission.
- Submitted applications cannot be edited.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to present printed copies of their applications during screening.
- The recruitment exercise is completely free, and the EFCC has not authorised any agent to collect money from applicants.
Deadline: 1st November, 2026