The Federal Road Safety Corps has announced that it will commence its 2026 recruitment exercise on Friday, July 3, with applications open to qualified Nigerians seeking employment in its officer, marshal inspectorate and road marshal assistant cadres.
According to a recruitment notice dated June 24 and signed by the Deputy Corps Marshal and Head of Administration and Human Resources, Pauline Olaye, on behalf of the Corps Marshal, applications will be received online for four weeks through the agency’s official recruitment portal.
The corps emphasised that the exercise is completely free, warning applicants against paying anyone to secure employment.
“Application is free and attracts no cost,” the notice stated.
It added that all applications must be submitted through the official recruitment portal, while shortlisted candidates would 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, July 3, 2026,” the notice said.
The recruitment covers three categories: Officer Cadre, Marshal Inspectorate Cadre and Road Marshal Assistant Cadre.
For the Officer Cadre, the FRSC is seeking professionals including medical doctors, pharmacists, nurses, medical laboratory scientists, lawyers, engineers, as well as graduates with B.Sc., BA and HND qualifications, depending on the available positions.
Applicants for these positions are generally expected to be between 18 and 35 years old.
The Marshal Inspectorate Cadre is open to holders of NCE, ND/OND, Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife and Community Health Extension Worker qualifications. Candidates applying under this category must be between 18 and 30 years old.
For the Road Marshal Assistant Cadre, applicants must possess at least three credits in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination, including English Language and Mathematics.
The category also accommodates artisans such as mechanics, electricians, plumbers, computer operators, tailors, motorcycle riders and drivers with the required trade qualifications.
Drivers and riders are expected to possess the appropriate class of valid driver’s licence, while applicants for articulated and tow-truck driver positions must be between 26 and 40 years of age.
The corps also outlined its general eligibility requirements, stating that applicants must be Nigerians by birth, computer literate, medically fit and single. Candidates are also required to possess the relevant educational qualifications and professional licences where applicable.
In addition, male applicants must have a minimum height of 1.65 metres, while female applicants must be at least 1.58 metres tall.
The FRSC advised applicants to declare all qualifications during the recruitment process.
“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 stated.
The agency further said applicants must be of good character, free from financial indebtedness, have no criminal record and must not have tattoos on any part of their bodies. It also directed candidates to use their personal email addresses and phone numbers when applying.
Pregnant women were advised not to participate in the recruitment exercise.
Reiterating its warning against fraud, the corps urged prospective applicants to ignore individuals demanding payment in exchange for employment.
“This recruitment is absolutely free. Interested applicants should beware of fraudsters,” the notice added.
The FRSC advised members of the public seeking further information to contact its official enquiry line, 122.
