NAQS Recruitment Shortlist 2026: Check Your Status and Prepare for August 20 CBT
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has released the 2026 recruitment shortlist, giving applicants an opportunity to confirm whether they have progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Applicants who participated in the recruitment exercise can now check their application status online through the official NAQS recruitment portal: recruitment.naqs.gov.ng
How to Check Your NAQS Recruitment Status
To check your status:
Visit the official NAQS recruitment portal.
Use the registered details you provided during your application.
Check whether your application has progressed to the next stage.
If selected, carefully read the instructions regarding the computer-Based Test (CBT).
Check your registered email regularly for your CBT date, time and other instructions.
NAQS CBT Date: August 20, 2026
NAQS announced that applicants whose status indicates progression should prepare for an online CBT starting Thursday, August 20, 2026.
“Applicants whose status indicates progression to the next stage are hereby notified to prepare for the computer-Based Test (CBT).”
The agency said the exact CBT schedule and additional instructions will be communicated through applicants’ registered email addresses.
Important Tips for Shortlisted Applicants
Do not wait until the last minute. Confirm your recruitment status early, monitor your email and ensure you have reliable internet access and a suitable device for the online test.
Applicants should also avoid scammers requesting payment or personal information. NAQS advised candidates to rely only on official information from the agency.
The recruitment attracted 606,928 attempted applications, with 407,659 successfully submitted, highlighting the high level of competition.
If you applied for the NAQS recruitment 2026, this is the time to check your status and prepare for the CBT. Use only the official recruitment portal and follow every instruction carefully. Being shortlisted is an important step, but proper preparation can make the difference in the next stage.
