The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has reopened its ad hoc staff recruitment portal for applicants seeking to serve as Presiding Officers (POs) and Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs) in 19 local government areas ahead of the December 29, 2026 council elections.

The commission announced that the portal would be open from Wednesday, November 4, to Wednesday, November 11, 2026, giving eligible candidates another opportunity to apply for the positions.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Chairman, Dr Afeez Adeniyi, OYSIEC said the decision followed a shortage of applications from the affected local government areas.

The commission explained that the reopening was specifically for the recruitment of Presiding Officers and Assistant Presiding Officers in the affected councils.

The 19 local government areas are Atisbo, Akinyele, Ibadan North, Ibadan North East, Ibadan North West, Ibadan South West, Ibadan South East, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North, Irepo, Iwajowa, Kajola, Lagelu, Ogo-Oluwa, Olorunsogo, Oluyole, Oriire and Surulere.

OYSIEC urged qualified applicants residing in the affected areas to take advantage of the extension and complete their registration before the November 11 deadline.

How to Apply for OYSIEC Ad Hoc Recruitment

Interested candidates are required to visit the commission’s official e-recruitment portal at https://oysiec.org/adhoc to complete their applications.

Applicants must possess at least a National Diploma (ND) or National Certificate in Education (NCE) to qualify for the positions.

OYSIEC Recruitment Requirements

Prospective applicants are expected to have the following:

• A minimum qualification of National Diploma (ND) or National Certificate in Education (NCE).
• A functional phone number.
• An Android-enabled mobile phone.
• A valid email address.
• An operational commercial bank account.

The commission advised applicants to provide accurate information during registration and ensure that their applications are submitted within the stipulated period.

For enquiries and technical assistance, applicants can contact the OYSIEC Information Technology Management Help Desk through 08124897444, 08034233458 or 08067369511.

OYSIEC said the reopening of the recruitment portal was aimed at addressing the shortage of applications in the affected areas and strengthening preparations for the December 29, 2026 local government elections.

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has reopened its ad hoc staff recruitment portal for applicants seeking to serve as Presiding Officers (POs) and Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs) in 19 local government areas ahead of the December 29, 2026 council elections.

The commission announced that the portal would be open from Wednesday, November 4, to Wednesday, November 11, 2026, giving eligible candidates another opportunity to apply for the positions.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Chairman, Dr Afeez Adeniyi, OYSIEC said the decision followed a shortage of applications from the affected local government areas.

The commission explained that the reopening was specifically for the recruitment of Presiding Officers and Assistant Presiding Officers in the affected councils.

The 19 local government areas are Atisbo, Akinyele, Ibadan North, Ibadan North East, Ibadan North West, Ibadan South West, Ibadan South East, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North, Irepo, Iwajowa, Kajola, Lagelu, Ogo-Oluwa, Olorunsogo, Oluyole, Oriire and Surulere.

OYSIEC urged qualified applicants residing in the affected areas to take advantage of the extension and complete their registration before the November 11 deadline.

How to Apply for OYSIEC Ad Hoc Recruitment

Interested candidates are required to visit the commission’s official e-recruitment portal at https://oysiec.org/adhoc to complete their applications.

Applicants must possess at least a National Diploma (ND) or National Certificate in Education (NCE) to qualify for the positions.

OYSIEC Recruitment Requirements

Prospective applicants are expected to have the following:

• A minimum qualification of National Diploma (ND) or National Certificate in Education (NCE).
• A functional phone number.
• An Android-enabled mobile phone.
• A valid email address.
• An operational commercial bank account.

The commission advised applicants to provide accurate information during registration and ensure that their applications are submitted within the stipulated period.

For enquiries and technical assistance, applicants can contact the OYSIEC Information Technology Management Help Desk through 08124897444, 08034233458 or 08067369511.

OYSIEC said the reopening of the recruitment portal was aimed at addressing the shortage of applications in the affected areas and strengthening preparations for the December 29, 2026 local government elections.