The Federal Government has given job seekers an extra week to apply for positions in the Federal Civil Service, extending the deadline to March 17, 2025.
This decision comes after numerous citizens experienced difficulties accessing the online recruitment portal, prompting widespread calls for an extension.
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) initially announced the recruitment exercise on January 27, 2025, offering over 70 vacancies across various ministries, departments, and agencies. However, technical issues hindered many applicants from submitting their applications, leading to the extension.
To resolve the matter and accommodate more applicants, the commission published a fresh advertisement in two prominent newspapers—The Sun and The Nation—on March 10, 2025. The new advertisement formally extended the deadline, superseding the initial March 10 cutoff.
According to the announcement, “The Federal Civil Service Commission has extended the closing date for receiving applications for various vacancies in the Federal Civil Service to Monday, March 17, 2025, to allow more eligible candidates to participate in the exercise.”
The commission urged qualified Nigerians to take advantage of this extension and apply for the available vacancies. Additionally, the FCSC assured applicants of a “merit-driven and transparent recruitment process.”
