Adamawa State has announced a final opportunity for candidates who missed earlier stages of a competitive civil service recruitment examination, with a make-up test scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025. The move aims to ensure fairness in filling 4,000 government vacancies amid intense demand, as over 96,000 applicants initially vied for the positions.
The Adamawa State Civil Service Commission confirmed the last-chance computer-based test (CBT) will take place at General Murtala Mohammed College in Yola, the state capital, starting at 7:00 a.m. Permanent Secretary Abubakar Maiha, in a public notice released Friday, urged eligible candidates to bring their exam slips and valid identification. “This exercise is the final opportunity for participation in the recruitment process,” Maiha stated, emphasizing that no further attempts would be permitted.
Since July 31, approximately 52,003 pre-screened candidates have taken CBT exams across multiple state centers as part of a week-long assessment phase. The recruitment drive, ordered by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and launched in April 2025, seeks to strengthen public sector capacity in the northeastern Nigerian state. Initial applications closed on May 12 after drawing submissions from nearly 100,000 hopefuls—representing a 24-to-1 applicant-to-position ratio.
The commission’s decision to host a supplementary test follows reports of logistical challenges and absenteeism during the initial assessments. Critics have highlighted the pressure on infrastructure, given the unprecedented turnout for limited roles in sectors ranging from education to healthcare. Successful candidates will join a civil service system crucial to delivering public services in a state recovering from prolonged security challenges and economic strain.
While the government has not disclosed specifics about the selection criteria or post-exam timelines, analysts note the recruitment could alleviate youth unemployment in a region where formal job opportunities remain scarce. The process, conducted entirely online during its initial phases, reflects broader efforts to digitize Nigeria’s civil service operations.
Officials have warned against fraudulent claims of alternative examination arrangements, reiterating that the Yola center remains the sole authorized venue for the mop-up exercise. With results expected to be released in phases, the commission faces mounting scrutiny to ensure transparency in one of the state’s largest-ever recruitment initiatives.
