NAFDAC Recruitment Portal 2025/2026 guide explains the full application process clearly—from what makes you eligible, documents needed, down to the final application stage.
NAFDAC, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control is a Nigerian agency that ensures food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals and packaged water are safe and effective.
It was established in 1993 and works under the Federal Ministry of Health. NAFDAC’s main job is to protect public health by regulating the production, import, export, distribution, advertisement, sale and use of these products. The agency fights against fake and low quality products, carries out inspections, issues licenses and makes sure companies follow the rules.
If you want to work in NAFDAC then you must know the requirements for this job. If you want to be one step ahead of others then you must make ready your credentials and other vital information ready before applying
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NAFDAC Recruitment 2025
To join NAFDAC team you must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a Nigerian by birth or naturalization.
- Minimum age is 18 years and maximum is 35 years.
- Minimum of WASSCE (West African Senior School Certificate Examination) with five (5) credits including English Language and Mathematics.
- Possession of a recognized National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), University Degree or its equivalent qualification.
- Minimum height is 1.68 meters (5 ft 6 in) for men and 1.65 meters (5 ft 5 in) for women.
- Must be physically fit and pass a mandatory medical examination. This includes tests for eyesight, hearing and overall health.
- Must be of good character with no criminal record.
- Two (2) reputable citizens with verifiable addresses will be required to vouch for your character.
- All applicants must pass a written exam testing basic knowledge and aptitude and a physical fitness test.
What are the Official Roles of NAFDAC
NAFDAC is responsible for the safety and quality of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, bottled water and chemicals. Here’s a breakdown of their functions:
1. Regulation and Control:
This involves supervising how certain products are made, sold and used in Nigeria. The agency ensures companies follow the rules so that unsafe or harmful products don’t get to people. They pay attention to food, medicine, cosmetics and chemicals.
2. Quality Assurance:
The agency tests to see if a product is good and safe for use. They use strict rules called standards to decide if something passes or fails. This stops fake or low quality products from being sold in the market.
3. Inspection and Certification:
They visit factories, warehouses and shops to see how products are made and stored. If everything is right, they give the product a certificate. This certificate shows the product is safe and approved.
4. Import and Export Control:
All products coming into or leaving the country must be checked. The agency checks these goods at the ports and borders to see if they are harmful or banned. Only safe products with approval can be sold or shipped.
5. Guideline Development:
The agency sets clear rules for industries to follow. These rules explain how products should be made, stored or labeled. This helps companies know what is right and what is wrong.
6. Registration:
They register items like food, drugs, medical tools, chemicals and bottled water. This helps them track each product and remove unsafe ones if needed.
7. Laboratory Operations:
Modern labs across Nigeria help the agency test and study products. These labs support all they do to protect public health.
How to Apply on the NAFDAC Recruitment Portal
Applying is easy if you follow these steps:
- Go to the NAFDAC career page at www.nafdac.gov.ng or directly access the “Working at NAFDAC” page.
- Navigate to the “Working at NAFDAC” section and choose the role you’re interested in. Follow the instructions.
- Fill the form carefully with correct information.
- Prepare and upload all required documents as specified.
- Double check all entered details and submit your application.
NAFDAC FAQs
What is NAFDAC recruitment, and who can apply?
NAFDAC recruitment is the official hiring exercise by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to fill positions in its offices, labs and inspection teams across Nigeria. Any Nigerian citizen with the right certificates, NYSC discharge or exemption letter and required age can apply. For most entry roles you need at least a BSc or HND—especially in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, engineering, statistics, accounting or similar fields. Some support jobs accept OND, NCE or trade certificate plus relevant work experience. Every applicant must have a clean record, good health and basic computer skills.
How do I know when the recruitment starts and where do I apply?
NAFDAC does not recruit on a fixed calendar. The agency only advertise when it gets approval to add new staff. Genuine adverts appear on the official website (www.nafdac.gov.ng), on NAFDAC verified social media pages and in national dailies. When you see an advert, follow the link provided—usually **https://recruitment.nafdac.gov.ng**—to create an account, fill the form and upload clear scans of your certificates, passport photo and means of identification. Never trust third party blogs or people promising “slot” placements.
Is the application free and how can I avoid scams?
Yes. NAFDAC does not charge any money from start to finish of the recruitment process. The form, test and training are all free. If anyone asks you to pay for a form, medicals or an inside connection, that person is trying to scam you. Ignore emails or SMS from unknown numbers and always double check web links. True NAFDAC messages end with @nafdac.gov.ng and never ask you to pay into a private account.
What are the stages after I submit my form?
After the portal closes, NAFDAC screens all applications and publish a shortlist on the website. Shortlisted candidates will receive an email or SMS to sit for a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The CBT will cover verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, general science and job related questions (e.g basic GMP or lab safety for science roles, accounting rules for finance roles). Passing the CBT takes you to the interview and document verification stage where a panel will check your originals—degree, NYSC, birth certificate and local government letter—and ask you questions about your skills and character. Some technical jobs will also require a short practical or lab demo. Final successful names will be published on the website and will receive offer letters by email.
What age range and other key requirements should I note?
For most positions, you must be 18-30 years old by the closing date. Senior or specialist roles may be 35 or 40 if you have many years of related experience. You must also:
- Present a valid NYSC discharge/exemption certificate.
- Show basic computer literacy (email, word processing, spreadsheets).
- Be willing to work anywhere in Nigeria, because NAFDAC can post new staff to ports, airports, border posts or zonal labs at short notice.
- Pass a simple medical fitness test before final posting.
How can I keep up-to-date without missing opportunities?
Make it a habit to:
- Bookmark and check www.nafdac.gov.ng every week.
- Follow NAFDAC on Facebook, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn—only pages with the blue tick.
- Read trusted national dailies like The Guardian or Punch for vacancy ads.
- Join professional bodies (e.g., PSN, ICAN, NSE) whose newsletters often share authentic federal job alerts.
Conclusion
Now you have the eligibility criteria and application guide. If you don’t meet the requirements or follow the process, your application won’t go through. But now you’re informed. That gives you a better chance of success. Take your time to get everything in order, stay updated through the official recruitment portal and prepare mentally for any exam or interview that may come up. An informed applicant stands out. Don’t just apply—apply with confidence and clarity.