The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) officially launched its recruitment portal on Friday for new tax officers across Nigeria, following its October announcement to hire Tax Officers I and Tax Officers.
The application portal will open on November 2, 2024, at 12:00 am.
This recruitment drive, focused on building Nigeria’s tax workforce, will target candidates across eight states: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Ekiti, Lagos, and Oyo.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet these criteria:
- Age: Candidates must be 27 years or younger by December 31, 2024.
- NYSC Completion: Applicants must have completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) by December 31, 2021.
- Educational Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree or HND in fields such as Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Law, Mathematics, and other relevant disciplines. First Class or Second Class Upper Division is required, while a master’s degree or professional qualifications (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is an advantage.
Interested candidates should apply at the official FIRS recruitment portal: http://www.firs.gov.ng/careers. FIRS emphasizes that applicants should select only one location, and women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
FIRS cautions candidates against fraudulent activities, advising them to use only the official site for applications.
Application Steps
- Check Eligibility: Confirm age, NYSC completion, and educational requirements.
- Complete the Form: Visit http://www.firs.gov.ng/careers and fill out the application with accurate information.
- Upload Documents: Attach academic certificates, NYSC discharge, and any relevant professional certifications.
- Monitor Email: Check emails regularly for updates on application status.
- Assessments & Interviews: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for aptitude tests, interviews, and medical examinations.
Selected candidates must be ready to work in any FIRS location nationwide. Successful candidates will undergo onboarding and training to prepare them for their roles.
