NAQS Portal Opens: Apply Now for Superintendent, Inspectorate & Assistant Positions.
The Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has officially commenced the NAQS recruitment 2026 exercise, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for vacant positions across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Assistant cadres.
The application process runs from July 28, 2026, to August 10, 2026, and is entirely free of charge. All applications must be submitted through the official NAQS portal, as emphasized by the Federal Character Commission in a post on its official X handle on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will later undergo a computer-based test and interview scheduled for August 15, 2026.
Step-by-Step Application Process
For the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service application, interested applicants are required to follow these steps:
- Visit the official NAQS recruitment portal at the provided link.
- Create an account or log in to the portal.
- Select your 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, and those 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
The following educational qualifications are required for each cadre:
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
All applicants for the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service application must meet the following general conditions:
- 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.
NAQS Recruitment 2026 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 NAQS portal for authentic information.
- Ignore anyone demanding payment for employment.
- Note that the entire recruitment exercise is completely free.
