The Akwa Ibom State Government is expected to announce the oral interview schedule for successful candidates for its ongoing civil service recruitment exercise soon, following earlier approvals granted after the completion of the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
This position was confirmed by updates shared by Arise Youth Employment Portal, an indication that preparations are underway for the next phase of the recruitment process. The Portal noted that candidates who met the required benchmark should stay alert for official communication.
Governor Umo Eno had earlier approved that 12,502 candidates who scored 50 percent and above in the CBT would be invited for oral interviews. The approval followed the submission of a report by a recruitment committee made up of key government officials, including the Head of Civil Service, the Commissioner for Digital Economy, and the Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Commission.
The Governor also approved a transport and lunch allowance of ₦50,000 for each of the 33,461 applicants who participated in the CBT screening exercise. He directed that the oral interviews should commence in January 2026 to ensure a smooth continuation of the recruitment process.
Presenting the report earlier, the Commissioner for Digital Economy disclosed that 37,314 people applied for the exercise, while 33,461 eventually took part in the CBT, with 12,502 meeting the qualifying score.
Candidates are advised to continue checking their recruitment portal dashboards and registered email addresses for updates, as the official announcement on interview schedules is expected. The government reiterated transparency and opportunity for all applicants.
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