Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has announced the commencement of the 2026 Promotion Evaluation/Interview Exercise for eligible officers on Salary Grade Levels 14, 15, and 16 across the Federal Civil Service. This was contained in a statement signed by Ibraheem Zakariyya, Head, Press, and Public Relations, For the Commission.
The statement reads: “This release is issued pursuant to Circular No.
CHAIRMAN/FCSC.6243/GOV I/2026/VOL. II, dated 22nd June 2026, signed by the Honourable Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Ola
“The Commission stated that all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are required to submit the promotion briefs of qualified officers who have attained the prescribed maturity period on their current grade levels and satisfy all relevant conditions for promotion in line with extant rules and regulations.
“As part of measures to deepen transparency, credibility, and merit in the promotion process, the Commission announced that the 2026 Directorate Level Promotion Examination will be conducted through a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Candidates are therefore advised to adequately prepare and familiarize themselves with the new examination format.
“The Commission emphasized that only duly authenticated candidates presented through the appropriate channels by their respective MDAs will be accredited for the exercise. It further warned that incomplete, false, inaccurate, or late submissions, as well as non-compliance with stipulated guidelines, will lead to disqualification of affected officers from participating in the promotion exercise.
“According to the Commission, the evaluation will focus on candidates’ knowledge of the Civil Service, professional competence, and general awareness of government policies, regulations, and administrative procedures. Eligible officers are encouraged to study relevant public service documents, regulations, and other prescribed reference materials.
“The Commission also urged Permanent Secretaries and Accounting Officers to ensure wide circulation of the circular among all concerned staff, including officers serving outside headquarters and in Nigerian Missions abroad, for strict compliance with the guidelines and deadlines, ” it also added.
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