The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) recently administered a computer‑based promotional examination for 6,000 directorate‑cadre staff of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). The test, held on Thursday, also included candidates in the United Kingdom, the United States, India and Egypt. JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede said the exercise represents a major step toward greater transparency and efficiency in civil‑service promotions. The computer‑based test (CBT) was designed to be user‑friendly, allowing candidates familiar with mobile phones to navigate the exam easily.
The international scope of the examination demonstrated JAMB’s ability to deploy technology effectively and conduct credible assessments for government institutions. It is expected to reduce apprehension among civil servants about using computers for official evaluations. Many candidates who were initially anxious about the CBT format reported feeling more confident after understanding the process, describing it as straightforward and accessible.
The Federal Civil Service Commission praised JAMB’s collaboration, noting that digital examinations will enhance credibility and curb malpractice. Dr. Hussaini Adamu, commissioner for the FCT and Niger on the FCSC, expressed satisfaction with the exercise, which began on Wednesday with about 1,500 candidates taking part in three sessions. The assessment was held in ten centres across the Federal Capital Territory, each equipped with CCTV cameras and functional systems to provide a conducive environment for effective examination conduct.
Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission Prof. Adetunji Olaopa highlighted that the initiative marks a significant step toward modernising the nation’s civil‑service assessment system. The partnership with JAMB gave the commission the technical confidence needed for the project, and plans are underway to expand the CBT method nationwide after evaluating the results of this pilot. The use of technology in civil‑service promotions is expected to enhance transparency, efficiency and credibility, positioning the Federal Civil Service Commission to make a substantial leap forward in modernising its assessment framework.
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