By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has commenced its 2026 recruitment exercise, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for appointments into its officer, marshal inspectorate and road marshal assistant cadres, as well as drivers, riders, artisans and other technical positions.
The Commission announced the exercise in a recruitment notice issued from its National Headquarters in Abuja, stating that applications opened on Friday, 3 July, 2026 and will remain open for four weeks.
It said interested candidates must apply online through its official recruitment portal, adding that the exercise is entirely free.
The FRSC said the recruitment is part of efforts to strengthen its workforce in road safety administration and traffic management as it pursues its goal of becoming a world-class organisation.
Under the Officer Cadre, the Commission announced vacancies for Superintendent Route Commander (SRC), CONPASS 11.
It said applicants must possess an MBBS, MBBCh or equivalent medical degree from a recognised institution, alongside an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, and must be between 18 and 35 years old.
Vacancies were also announced for Route Commander/Deputy Route Commander (RC/DRC), CONPASS 10/09.
According to the Commission, applicants must possess degrees in Pharmacy, Nursing, Law, Medicine, Engineering or related disciplines from recognised institutions, with NYSC discharge or exemption certificates. Candidates must also be between 18 and 35 years of age.
For the position of Assistant Route Commander (ARC), CONPASS 08, the FRSC said applicants must possess a B.Sc., BA or HND from recognised institutions, in addition to an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Eligible candidates must equally fall within the 18 to 35-year age bracket.
Under the Marshal Inspectorate Cadre, vacancies are available for Marshal Inspector II and III (MI-II and MI-III), CONPASS 07 and 06.
The Commission said applicants must possess NCE, ND, OND, RN, RM or CHEW qualifications from recognised institutions and must not be older than 30 years.
For the Road Marshal Assistant Cadre, the FRSC announced vacancies for Road Marshal Assistant I and II (RMA I and RMA II), CONPASS 04 and 03.
Applicants, it said, must possess at least three credit passes in SSCE, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings. Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years old.
The Commission also invited applications from drivers, riders and artisans, including computer operators, mechanics, motorcycle riders, electricians, instrumentalists, tailors and plumbers.
It stated that applicants under the category must possess a minimum of three SSCE credit passes, relevant trade test certificates or professional qualifications where applicable, and valid driver’s or rider’s licences appropriate to their category.
In addition, articulated vehicle drivers must be between 26 and 40 years old and all applicants must be physically and mentally fit.
The FRSC directed interested candidates to submit applications online through its recruitment portal, noting that shortlisted applicants would be required to present printed copies of their application forms during the screening exercise.
The Commission listed Nigerian citizenship by birth, computer literacy and possession of a valid National Driver’s Licence as part of the general requirements, noting that the driver’s licence would be an added advantage.
It also warned applicants to declare all certificates and qualifications during the application process, stressing that undeclared qualifications would not be recognised for future career progression in the Corps.
According to the notice, applicants must present medical fitness certificates issued by approved government hospitals and meet the minimum height requirement of 1.65 metres for males and 1.58 metres for females.
Medical and allied professionals must possess valid practising licences, while law graduates are required to present evidence of their Call to the Nigerian Bar.
The Commission further stated that applicants must be of good character, free from financial indebtedness, have no criminal record, must not belong to any secret cult and must have no tattoos or body art.
It advised candidates to use their personal email addresses and telephone numbers throughout the recruitment process and urged pregnant women not to apply.
The FRSC said enquiries should be directed to its emergency line, 122.
Reaffirming its commitment to a transparent recruitment process, the Commission stressed that the exercise is completely free, warning applicants to beware of fraudsters demanding payment or promising employment.
The recruitment notice was signed by Deputy Corps Marshal Pauline Olaye Fispon, Head of the Department of Administration and Human Resources, on behalf of the Corps Marshal.
