The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has released an important update on its 2026 recruitment exercise, informing applicants that they can now check the status of their applications on the official recruitment portal.
Applicants are advised to log in using the details they used during registration and confirm whether they have progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
According to the official notice dated 18 August 2026, applicants whose status indicates progression should begin preparing for the Computer-Based Test (CBT), which is scheduled to commence online from Thursday, 20 August 2026.
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NAQS Recruitment Application Status Is Now Available
The release of application status means candidates can now find out whether their application has progressed to the next stage.
If you applied for the NAQS recruitment exercise, it is important to check your status directly through the official portal rather than relying on information shared on social media or by third parties.
The official recruitment portal is https://recruitment.naqs.gov.ng
What Happens If Your Application Has Progressed?
Applicants whose status shows that they have progressed to the next stage should prepare for the online Computer-Based Test (CBT).
The CBT is scheduled to begin on Thursday, 20 August 2026
However, NAQS has not provided a single CBT time for all applicants in the notice. The organisation stated that further details about the exact schedule will be communicated directly to applicants through their registered email addresses.
Therefore, candidates should regularly check the email address they used during the application, including their spam or junk folder.
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How to Check Your NAQS Recruitment Status
If you applied for the recruitment exercise, follow these steps to check your application status:
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View allStep 1: Visit the official Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) recruitment portal. Avoid using unofficial websites or links shared by individuals claiming to have access to the recruitment system.
Step 2: Log in with your registered details. Use the login information associated with your NAQS recruitment application.
Step 3: Locate your application status. After logging in, check the section displaying your recruitment or application status.
Step 4: Carefully read the status shown. If your application has progressed to the next stage, take note of any instructions provided on the portal.
Step 5: Check your registered email. NAQS stated that further information concerning the exact CBT schedule will be sent directly to applicants through their registered email addresses.
Step 6: Prepare for the CBT. If you have progressed, start preparing for the online CBT and ensure that you pay attention to any instructions regarding the test date, time and access process.
Important Information About the NAQS CBT
The CBT will be conducted online through the NAQS recruitment portal.
The test is scheduled to commence from 20 August 2026, but applicants should not assume that everyone will take the test at the same time.
Your specific schedule and other relevant instructions should be confirmed through the information sent to your registered email address and/or displayed on the official recruitment portal.
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What If Your Status Has Not Progressed?
If your application status does not currently indicate progression to the next stage, continue to monitor the official portal for any further updates.
Applicants should also avoid paying anyone who claims they can change an application status, secure a CBT invitation or guarantee selection. Recruitment information should be obtained directly from NAQS.
NAQS has specifically advised applicants and members of the public to rely only on official information from the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service.
If you applied for the recruitment, check your status as soon as possible and keep monitoring your registered email for further CBT instructions.
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