The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced that its 2026 recruitment exercise will begin on Friday, July 3, inviting eligible Nigerians to apply for positions in its officer, marshal inspectorate, and road marshal assistant cadres.
According to the FRSC, applications will be submitted online through its recruitment portal over a four-week period.
The announcement was contained in a notice dated June 24, obtained on Wednesday, and signed by the Deputy Corps Marshal and Head of Administration and Human Resources, Pauline Olaye, on behalf of the Corps Marshal.
The agency also emphasised that the recruitment process is free of charge.
“Application is free and attracts no cost,” the notice stated.
To apply, applicants must submit applications through its official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.frsc.gov.ng,
Shortlisted candidates will be required to present printed copies of their application forms during the screening exercise.
“Applications must be submitted online within four (4) weeks with effect from Friday, 3rd July, 2026,” the notice added.
The recruitment covers three broad categories.
Categories and Requirements
Under the Officer Cadre, the FRSC is recruiting Superintendent Route Commanders, Route Commanders/Deputy Route Commanders and Assistant Route Commanders.
Medical doctors, pharmacists, nurses, medical laboratory scientists, lawyers, engineers, and graduates with B.Sc., BA or HND qualifications are eligible to apply, depending on the position. Applicants in this category must generally be between 18 and 35 years old.
For the Marshal Inspectorate Cadre, applicants with NCE, ND/OND, Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife and Community Health Extension Worker qualifications may apply. Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years old.
The Road Marshal Assistant Cadre is open to candidates with a minimum of three credits in SSCE, including English Language and Mathematics, as well as artisans and drivers.
The corps said artisans such as computer operators, mechanics, electricians, plumbers, tailors, motorcycle riders and drivers could also apply under the category, subject to relevant trade qualifications and licences.
Applicants seeking driver and rider positions must possess the appropriate class of valid driver’s licence, while articulated and tow-truck drivers must be between 26 and 40 years old.
Registration
Browse FRSC official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.frsc.gov.ng.
Confirm the preferred position and specialisation you qualify for based on the requirements above.
Click on the desired specialisation and proceed to registration.
During registration, you will be required to enter the following information accurately: NIN, driver’s licence number, surname, other names, email address (and confirmation), contact address, phone number, date and place of birth, nationality, state and LGA of origin, hometown, preferred physical screening venue, height, weight, gender, and marital status.
Click on “submit draft application” after filling in the required information.
After submission, you will be required to confirm your email.
General Requirements
The FRSC also listed several general requirements for prospective applicants.
Applicants must be Nigerian by birth, computer literate, medically fit and single. They must also possess the required educational qualifications and professional licences where applicable.
The corps further stated that male applicants must be at least 1.65 metres tall, while female applicants must have a minimum height of 1.58 metres.
“Ensure that all certificates and qualifications are declared and presented at the point of recruitment, as undeclared qualifications will not be accepted for future career progression in the Corps,” the notice said.
The corps also said applicants “must be of good character, free from financial indebtedness, and must not have been convicted of any criminal offence.”
It added that applicants must not have tattoos on any part of their bodies and should use their personal email addresses and phone numbers when submitting applications.
The FRSC advised pregnant women not to apply for the exercise.
The corps warned prospective applicants to beware of fraudsters, reiterating that the recruitment process is free of charge.
“This recruitment is absolutely free. Interested applicants should beware of fraudsters,” the notice stated.
For enquiries, the FRSC directed members of the public to call 122.
