RECRUITMENT
Recruitment means the filling of vacancies by the appointment of persons not already in the Civil Service of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It, however, excludes the transfer of officers from other Civil Service in the Federation to the Federal Civil Service.

Direct appointment to the Federal Civil Service may be in any of the following categories: a) as trainees or pupils, b) on probation in a pension able post, c) On non-pension able to a non-pension able post, or against a pension able post for a specified period. d) On temporary basis other than (c)

When posts prove difficult to fill, they shall normally be advertised.

According to the Public Service Rules for recruitment,

Eligibility for Appointment:
To be eligible for appointment into the Federal Civil Service, every applicant must:

        - Not be less than 18 years and not more than 50 years of age;
        - Possess such minimum qualification as may be specified from time to time including computer literacy;
        - Be certified by an authorized HealthCare Provider as medically fit for Government Service;
        - Possess a testimonial of good conduct from last employer or if not previously employed, from the last school or college  attended;
        - Possess requisite qualifications as provided for in the scheme of service.

No offer shall be appointed into the Civil Service without authorization for appointment from the office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and Supervisory Boards in the case of Parastatals.

Prior Approval in Certain Cases:
A) No candidate shall be appointed to any post in the Federal Civil Service without the prior specific approval of the Federal Civil Service Commission if:

The officer has been convicted of a criminal offence; or He/she has previously been employed in the Government Service and been dismissed or called upon to resign or retire there from. Such approval must always be obtained irrespective of any delegation of the Commission’s powers.

B) In view of rule (A) above, every applicant for employment by Government must state: Whether he/she has been convicted of a criminal offence; All employment he/she has engaged in; and a) if he/she has left any employment, why he/she did so; or b) if he/she is still in any employment and whether he/she is under any obligation to remain in it; Whether he/she is free from financial embarrassment.

Procedure for Appointment:
A) All applicants for senior posts shall complete form FC.2 to be submitted to the Federal Civil Service Commission. The Commission shall process these forms and publish short listed names for the examination. B) For appointment to pensionable establishment, Form No. Gen. 60 should accompany the copy of Form No. Gen. 69C sent to the office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Offices of the Accountant General of the Federation and Auditor-General for the Federation and National Pensions Commission.

Personal Particulars:
Immediately a newly appointed officer assumes duty, he/she shall be required to enter his/her personal particulars on form Gen. 60 (Staff Record Form) a copy of which shall be attached to the appropriate documents forwarded to the Pension Fund Administrators/National Pension Commission and other relevant Officers/Departments.

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