The National Universities Commission (NUC) has opened applications for a nationwide recruitment drive to fill several vacant positions at its headquarters in Abuja.
In a public notice released on Friday, the Commission invited qualified Nigerians to apply for roles across the officer cadre, confidential secretary positions, as well as clerical and auxiliary staff categories.
“The recruitment exercise is open to all eligible Nigerians who meet the advertised requirements. Applications are free of charge and must be submitted through the official careers portal,” the announcement stated.
Interested candidates have been directed to apply via careers.nuc.edu.ng or nuc.edu.ng and must complete submissions within six weeks. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stage of the process.
For the officer cadre, the available roles include Senior Officer (CONTISS 9), Trainee/Officer I (CONTISS 8), and Trainee Officer II (CONTISS 7). According to the Commission, candidates for Senior Officer must hold a PhD in a relevant field or a Master’s degree with at least six years of post-qualification experience, while additional professional certifications will be considered an advantage.
Applicants for Trainee/Officer I are expected to have either a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with no less than three years of experience, while Trainee Officer II candidates must hold at least a first degree in a related discipline.
Recruitment for Confidential Secretary I (CONTISS 7) requires a Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
Clerical and auxiliary positions include Assistant Cameraman, Data Processing Assistant, Artisan/Craftsman (such as plumber, carpenter, electrician, or air-conditioning mechanic), Lift Operator, and Motor Driver/Mechanic. Required qualifications range from a First School Leaving Certificate to an ‘O’ Level certificate with trade test certification and relevant technical training.
Established in 1962 and granted statutory powers in 1974, the NUC regulates and oversees accreditation, licensing of new universities, and the enforcement of quality standards across Nigeria’s 283 recognised universities, comprising 72 federal, 67 state, and 168 private institutions.
