Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service – The Trumpet Newspaper Nigeria

The recruitment exercise began on July 28, 2026, and applications will close on August 10, 2026.

According to the Federal Character Commission, the recruitment is free of charge, and all applications must be submitted online through the official NAQS recruitment portal.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should follow these steps:

Create an account or log in if you already have one.

Select your preferred cadre and position.

Complete the online application form with accurate personal and academic information.

Upload all required credentials and supporting documents.

Review your application carefully before submitting it.

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The agency warned that late applications or submissions that do not follow the prescribed process will not be considered.

Available Positions

Superintendent Cadre

Applications are invited for:

Chief Superintendent of Quarantine Care (Veterinary Doctors)

Deputy Superintendent of Quarantine

Assistant Superintendent of Quarantine II

Inspectorate Cadre

Vacancies include:

Inspector of Quarantine I

Inspector of Quarantine II

Inspector of Quarantine III

Assistant Cadre

Available positions are:

Quarantine Assistant I

Quarantine Assistant II

Quarantine Assistant III

Educational Qualifications

Chief Superintendent of Quarantine Care

Applicants must possess:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate

Deputy Superintendent

Applicants must have:

Degree in Law or a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate

Assistant Superintendent II

Applicants must possess:

A minimum of a First Degree from a recognised institution

NYSC Discharge Certificate

Inspectorate Cadre

Applicants must possess:

Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or

Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE)

Assistant Cadre

Applicants must have:

SSCE, NECO or GCE Ordinary Level

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 screening test

Have no criminal record

Not belong to any secret cult or society

Be free from financial embarrassment

Be computer literate

Physical Requirements

Male applicants:

Minimum height: 1.65 metres

Minimum chest measurement: 0.87 metres

Female applicants:

Minimum height: 1.55 metres

The agency advised that applicants with severe speech or hearing impairments, total blindness, obesity, limb deformities, or other disqualifying medical conditions should not apply. Pregnant women were also advised not to participate due to the physical demands of the recruitment process.

Recruitment Timeline

Application opens: July 28, 2026

Application closes: August 10, 2026

Shortlisting of candidates: August 13, 2026

Computer-Based Test (CBT) and interviews: August 15, 2026

Important Notice

The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service urged applicants to rely only on the official recruitment portal for information and warned the public not to pay anyone for employment, stressing that the recruitment exercise is completely free.