FUTIA Recruitment 2026/2027 Application Portal, Requirements & How to Apply
6 min readSeptember 18, 2026
FUTIA recruitment 2026/2026 is ongoing. The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi is inviting applications from eligible Nigerians till fill academic and non-academic positions.
If you’re interested, visit the online FUTIA recruitment portal at https://futia.edu.ng/recruitment, create a profile, login to fill the online application form, attach required documents/certificates, review your application and submit.
This article covers everything you should know about recruitment exercise including open vacancies, eligibility requirements, qualifications, how to apply, salary scale and the 2026 closing date.
The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA) was commissioned in June 2021 by the then president of Nigeria, Mohammadu Buhari. The institution is currently located in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State which part of the country’s South-South region.
The fundamental reason for establishing FUTIA is to focus on technological discipline that will help graduands catch up with the latest inventions and advancements just as the motto “innovation drives transformation” entails.
Sequel to this, the university currently have six (6) faculties; Agriculture, Computing and Information Technology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Management Technology, Pure and Applied Sciences etc.
What is FUTIA Official Recruitment Login Portal?
The official recruitment portal for Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi job application in 2026 is futia.edu.ng/recruitment while the official website is www.futia.edu.ng.
Vacant Positions at FUTIA 2026
Chief Security Officer
Hostel Staff
Town Planner
Building Officer
Clerical Officer
Executive Officer
Assistant Medical Laboratory Technologist
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Nursing Officer
Pharmacist
Senior Driver
Quantity Surveyor
Store Officer
Procurement Officer
Academic Planning Officer
Accountant II
Accountant I
Administrative Officer II
Administrative Officer I
Assistant Registrar
Senior Assistant Registrar
Assistant Librarian
Guidance and Counselling Officer
Technologist (Mathematics/Statistics)
Technologist (Physics)
Technologist (Microbiology)
Technologist (biochemistry)
Technologist (Transport Management)
Technologist (Tourism & Hospitality)
Technologist (Business Management)
Technologist (Accounting)
Technologist (Naval Architecture)
Technologist (Quantity Surveying)
Technologist (Building Technology)
Technologist (Architecture)
Technologist (Aerospace Engineering)
Technologist (Petroleum & Gas Engineering)
Technologist (Electrical/Electronics Engineering)
Technologist (Mechanical Engineering)
Technologist (Civil Engineering)
Technologist (Chemical Engineering)
Technologist (Library & Information Technology)
Technologist (Software Engineering)
Technologist (Cyber Security)
Technologist (Computer Science) etc.
Requirements for FUTIA Recruitment 2026/2027
This is divided into general criteria and role specific qualifications. For the general requirements;
Applicant must be an indigene of Nigeria.
Should have the current version of the National Identity Card or NIN slip.
Other identification documents like Driver’s License, Voters card etc. could be accepted.
Applicant must be at least 20 years old.
Should be ready to relocated to Akwa Ibom State if necessary.
Must be a computer literate.
Should possess NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
The key qualifications and experience for each role are as follows;
Professor: Persons eyeing this position must hold a Ph.D. and also have at least 12 years of teaching experience in a tertiary institution. Minimum of 20 publications for Engineering/Applied Sciences in internationally indexed journals is required.
Associate Professor: Applicant must have a Ph.D. plus 9 years teaching experience in tertiary institutions. 15 publications in either local or international journals.
Senior Lecturer: Applicant must have a Ph.D. and also ten (10) refereed publications. Registration/membership with relevant professional bodies is key.
Lecturer I: Applicants for this position must have a Ph.D. and at least four (4) publications, or a Master’s degree with five (5) published articles.
Lecturer II: Should hold Ph.D. from a recognised university, or a Master’s degree with at least two (2) publications in local or international journal.
Assistant Lecturer: Candidates applying for this position must have a Bachelor’s degree, Masters and also registration with professional body relevant to his or she discipline.
Graduate Assistant: Applicant must have a first Class or Second-Class Upper degree from an accredited university
Academic Librarian: Candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science and be a member of relevant professional body.
Technologist: Applicant must hold a B.Sc. or HND in a relevant discipline. Professional membership and registration are an added advantage
Non-Academic Positions
Administrative Officer II: B.Sc. or equivalent qualification.
Accountant I: Applicant must hold either a B.Sc. or HND in Accountancy plus professional membership with ICAN, ANAN, or ACMA
Clerical Officer: Applicants of this role should have SSCE with at least 5 credits, including English Language.
Nursing Officer: A valid NRN or NRM certificate, practice license and a minimum of one (1) year post-registration is required.
Pharmacist: Applicant interested must possess a B.Pharm. or B.Sc. (Pharm.) with full PCN registration
Chief Security Officer: This post is most suitable for candidates who must have served as a Superintendent of Police or equivalent with an overall 18 years’ experience.
Senior Driver: Applicant must possess the Trade Test 1, 2, and 3 certificates. A minimum of eight (8) years of driving experience is required.
Procurement/Store Officers, Quantity Surveyors, Town Planners, Hostel Staff: Applicants going for any of these positions must possess, ND, HND, B.Sc. or equivalent qualifications.
States Eligible to Apply
FUTIA is a federal institution as such advertised positions are open to eligible persons from all 36 states as shown below.
Applicants must submit five (5) sealed copies of the following:
Type-written application letter addressed to the Registrar of FUTIA.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) in FUTIA’s preferred format (see below)
Certified copies of all academic and professional credentials.
CV Format Approved by FUTIA
Position applied for
Full name (surname first)
Date and place of birth
Nationality
State of origin & LGA
Religion
Permanent home address
Postal/GSM/email address
Number and ages of children (if any)
Educational history
Academic and professional qualifications
Work history
Teaching/research experience
Publications list
Honours and awards
Extra-curricular activities
Names and addresses of three referees.
Note: Your referees must write their reports to the Registrar directly. It should not go along with your application.
How to Apply for FUTIA Recruitment 2026/2027
Open FUTIA Recruitment Portal
Select the position you wish to apply
Read through the specifications
Write an application letter
Attach copies of relevant academic and professional certifications
Put them in a sealed envelope
Write the position applied for on the envelope
Package and send to:
The Registrar
Federal university of Technology, Ikot Abasi
P.M.B 1055, Ikot Abasi
Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Application Deadline
The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA) have not specified deadline for the ongoing June 2026 recruitment exercise. This means that interested applicants should submit application as soon as possible.
Where Can I Apply for FUTIA Recruitment 2026?
You can mail your application directly to The Registrar, Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, P.M.B. 1055, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State.
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purpose only. To submit application or get subsequent update visit the official FUTIA recruitment portal (futia.edu.ng).
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