FCSC shortlisted candidates 2026/2027 is out and the CBT examination is scheduled to hold in July 2026. Persons who submitted application for the just concluded Federal Civil Service Commission recruitment exercise should take their email both inbox and spam for updates about their screening date, venue and time etc.
The step-by-step process on how to successfully check the FCSC shortlisted candidates, confirm your application status and valid the upcoming CBT examination time, date and venue have also been included.
The most recent recruitment exercise conducted by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) was for the following vacancies:
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Yes. On Thursday, 17 July 2025, the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) officially published the list of shortlisted candidates for the just concluded recruitment exercise. Successful applicants were notified via SMS and email.
After checking the shortlist, candidates were directed to complete an online form for CBT examination via the FCSC recruitment portal.
On this form, they were required to provide update on their disability status, preferred
According to the commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan “shortlisted candidates were contacted and asked to indicate their preferred CBT venue, among other details.”
Apart from SMS or email, candidates can still access the FCSC shortlisted candidates online at the official recruitment portal following the steps below.
Alternatively, you can visit the FCSC official website, navigate to vacancies on the menu, select shortlisted candidates, click to download the PDF, open and carefully check for your name.
Since the release of shortlisted candidates in July 2025, applicants have been asking to know, the exact date for the FCSC recruitment CBT examination.
On Sunday, 7th June 2026, the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) Prof. Tunji Olaopa issued an official statement assuring shortlisted candidates that the computer-Based Test (CBT) will soon be conducted in 2026.
Although the exact date was not mentioned, but the aim of this official state is to debunk online speculation that the FCSC recruitment CBT examination has been cancelled. Some also assume that the recruitment process may have been completed behind the scenes.
The chairman therefore encouraged shortlisted candidates to stay calm and await official communication from the Commission regarding the recruitment CBT examination.
As of June 8, 2026 the Federal Service Commission have not officially release the CBT examination timetable for shortlisted candidates. This page will be updated as soon as the official schedule is out.
Many of the shortlisted candidates whose name were out since 2025 remain anxious and eager to understand the exact reason why the CBT examination have not been held till date.
Well, Prof. Tunji Olaopa the Commission chairman has made it clear that resources to ensure the process is seamless is what caused the delay. Currently, conclusions are being made and preparations are finalized, as such shortlisted candidates shall be contacted in due course.
While you await the CBT schedule, do the following for adequate preparation.
Has FCSC CBT 2026 been cancelled? No. The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) Prof. Tunji Olaopa has officially explained that the CBT will soon take place in 2026. That is has not been cancelled and preparation are in the concluding phase.
Where can I check the FCSC shortlist? To download either the PDF of FCSC shortlisted candidates 2026 or check your application status, visit recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng.
How will I know when FCSC CBT date is announced? All shortlisted candidates shall be notified via SMS and email. Meanwhile, we recommend you also keep an eye on the official FCSC recruitment portal for updates.
Is FCSC recruitment exam free? Yes. The entire process for FCSC recruitment exercise including checking the shortlist and writing CBT examination is free of charge. Do not pay anyone and report suspicions to relevant authorities.
Yes, all FCSC shortlisted candidates will still write the CBT exam in 2026. The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa made this announced on 7th June 2026.
This is one of the major events that caused confusion among shortlisted candidates. Some of the FCSC shortlisted candidates noticed that interviews were conducted for certain categories of applicants and this was assumed to be CBT but the chairman of the commission has clarified that the actual CBT is yet to hold for all applicants.
Which day FRSC realeased NCE/OND short list
Nigeria today is playing politics because since 2025 that the did the recruitment and shortlisted the successful candidates but have to now no any good reason why they delay of the CBT test.
For my observation the have choose there candidate now they are working we that we no have gods father’s we are the here at home but GOD know why it happened.
May God no give our leader peace of mind till the do the right thing