The Cross River State Civil Service Commission has announced a recruitment exercise for qualified medical professionals seeking appointment into the state civil service.
According to the recruitment advertisement, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates between the ages of 18 and 45 years to fill vacant Medical Officer positions.
Available Positions and Qualifications
| Position | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer | MBBS/MBChB with 1–4 years of practice |
| Senior Medical Officer II | MBBS/MBChB with 5–9 years of practice |
| Senior Medical Officer I | MBBS/MBChB with 10–15 years of practice |
| Principal Medical Officer (Consultant) II | Postgraduate fellowship with 1–4 years of practice |
| Principal Medical Officer I (Consultant) | Postgraduate fellowship with 5 years and above of practice |
How to Apply
The advertisement states that applications should be submitted online and free of charge through the Cross River State Civil Service Commission recruitment portal.
Applicants are required to upload the following documents in PDF format:
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Highest academic certificate
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Certificate of Local Government Origin
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Birth Certificate or Age Declaration
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NYSC Discharge, Exemption or Exclusion Certificate, where applicable
The advertisement further states that certificatesmust be obtained from government-recognisedinstitutions and uploaded from the originals.
Applicants are also required to print a hard copy of their submitted application form.
Application Dates
According to the published notice:
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Portal opens: Friday, 18 September 2026
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Application deadline: Friday, 25 September 2026
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Shortlisted candidates notification: 2–5 October 2026
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Oral interview: Monday, 5 October to Friday, 9 October 2026
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Interview venue: Civil Service Commission’sConference Room, Calabar
The advertisement states that shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email or WhatsApp and through the Commission’s website.
Official Recruitment Portal
The Cross River State Civil Service Commission’s official website provides information onrecruitment into the state civil service.
Important: The portal currently displays a message saying that the application process isclosed, which does not match the dates stated inthe recruitment notice. Applicants should therefore verify the portal status directly beforesubmitting any documents.
Recruitment at a Glance
Employer: Cross River State Civil Service Commission
Positions: Medical Officer, Senior Medical OfficerI & II, Principal Medical Officer I & II (Consultant)
Age: 18–45 years
Application: Online and free
Application window stated in advert: 18–25 September 2026
Interview: 5–9 October 2026, Calabar
Publication prepared from the recruitment noticesupplied in the image. Applicants should rely on the Commission’s official channels for final confirmation of application status and requirements.
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