Shaping Tomorrow’s Public Service: ASCON Commences 2026 Public Service Examination Nationwide

The Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) has commenced the 2026 Public Service Examination (PSE)nationwide, holding from Thursday, 29th to Friday, 30th January, 2026, as part of its statutory mandate to strengthen professionalism and merit in the Nigerian Public Service.

Speaking on the exercise, the Director-General of ASCON, DrFunke Adepoju, stated that the Public Service Examination remains a critical gateway for ensuring quality entry and career progression within the public service.

According to her, the examination is being conducted for candidatesdrawn from Federal and State Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), including State Civil Service Commissions, Local Government Service Commissions, Parastatals, and other public institutions across the Federation.

She disclosed that a total of 2,103 candidates have been duly registered for the 2026 Public Service Examination, representing twenty (20) client organisations nationwide.

Participating organisations include the Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Ondo State Civil Service Commission, Enugu State Civil Service Commission, Ekiti State Civil Service Commission, Delta State Civil Service, Anambra State Civil Service Commission, and others.

The Director-General explained that the Public Service Examination (PSE) is designed to assess the suitability of fresh graduates seeking appointment into the Administrative and Specialised Departmental Cadres of the Public Service, while also providing a credible and transparent platform for serving officers seeking conversion from the Executive Cadre to the Officer Cadre after acquiring relevant degree qualifications. She added that the examination equally supports the broader manpower planning and human capacity development needs of client organisations.

The Director-General also informed members of the public and client organisations that registration for the 2026 Public Service Examination remains ongoing, reaffirming ASCON’s commitment to openness and inclusivity.

She emphasized that ASCON remains steadfast in upholding professionalism, transparency, merit, and institutional integrityin the recruitment and development of human capacity for the Nigerian Public Service.

Signed:
Management
Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON)
28th January, 2026