State Civil Service Commission Recruitment in Nigeria

Do you wish to become a worker in your State Civil Service Commission?

Do you want to know the requirements, roles, responsibilities, and benefits of being a civil servant?

If you wish to know everything concerning being a civil servant including when the recruitment is ongoing and the salary structure of the Civil Service Commission, then this article is for you.

We have gathered all the necessary information you need to know about the Civil Service Commission, so read on!

About the State Civil Service Commission.

The State Civil Service Commission is an independent body created by the government to manage civil service. It is an offshoot of the Federal body. Since the Federal body cannot manage all the citizens seeking to work with the Civil Service in the whole of the federation, it has delegated some of its functions to the various branches that exist within each state. Depending on the state you originate from or the state you wish to work in you can apply to be a civil servant in your state.

Functions of the State Civil Service Commission

The functions of the State Civil Service include the following:

They appoint, promote, and discipline civil servants in the state.
They process the recruitment of qualified graduates into the State Civil Service Commission.
They advertise vacancies in the National Dailies, on the Internet, Television, and Radio.
They arrange interviews for interested applicants.
They process the application for Transfer of service for civil servants within or outside or into the State Civil Service.
They issue movement forms and determine staff changes.
They perform duties assigned to them by the Chairman of the State.
They regularize provisional appointments and official appointments.
They issue provisional appointment letters to successful candidates.
They also have to build a well-motivated and competent workforce within the state.
They aim to achieve optimal utilization of human resources throughout the Commission.

How much does the State Civil Service pay?

The modalities for determining the salary structure of the State Civil Service are usually worked out before it is implemented. Generally, the minimum wage in Nigeria is N18,000. The Commission pays a salary based on one’s qualifications and level in office.

For instance, an individual who does not have any form of education will earn N18,900. That is N900 above the minimum wage. This minimum waged staff is on Grade Level 01 Step 1.
A school leaver who has only a First School Leaving Certificate will be paid barely above minimum wage. The salary range for this level is usually from N19,000 to N20,250 monthly. The school leaver is on Grade Level 04 Step 1. Additionally, school leavers on this Grade Level who has attained Step 15 will earn an estimated higher salary of N34,000 monthly.
Officers who are just a level ahead of secondary school graduates earn N26,350 monthly. They are on Grade Level 06 Step 01. Continuously, officers who are on the same Grade Level but have attained Step 15 will earn a higher salary of N44,300 monthly.
Graduates who have their BSc or BA certificate will be paid an estimated amount of N45,000 monthly. Graduates are on Grade Level 07 Step 1. Graduates who are diploma certificate holders will earn an estimated sum of N43,000 monthly. Graduates who are on Grade Level 08 Step 15 earn an estimated amount of N82,000 monthly.
Those who occupy Executive positions also earn according to rank and position. Executives on Grade Level 10 Step 1 earn N76,209.25 every month. However, those on the same Grade Level but on Step 15 earn a higher salary of N110,302. Executives on Grade Level 12 Step 1 earn N87,684 monthly. Those on the same Grade Level who has reached Step 11 and above will earn a higher salary of N125,549. Executives on Grade Level 13 Step 1 earn N97,852.75 monthly. While Executives on the same Grade Level who has attained Step 11 and above will earn a higher salary of N137,787.75 monthly. Executives on Grade Level 14 Step 1 earn N107,985 monthly, and N150,977 monthly when they have Step 11 and above. Executives on Grade Level 15 Step 1 earn N148,218 every month and a higher salary of N196,928 monthly when they have attained Step 9. Executives on Grade Level 16 Step 1 earn N183,140 monthly and when they have attained Step 9 of the same Grade Level, they earn a higher salary of N454,345 monthly.
Directors of the State Civil Service Commission are the most-paid workers in the civil service. They earn a monthly salary of N454,344.

What are the benefits of working with the State Civil Service Commission?

Aside from the flexible working hours and the stable salary, civil servants enjoy other benefits like entertainment, marriage benefits, fueling/transport allowance, and many other things.

Is the State Civil Service currently recruiting?

As older workers retire, each State Civil Service recruits fresh workers every year. For the year 2023, most states have conducted their interview and recruitment exercises. However, stay tuned on this platform for any other news concerning State Civil Service recruitment.

Who makes up the State Civil Service?

Each department in the State Civil Service is made up of:

The Director.
Two Deputy Directors.
Three Assistant Directors.
Administrative officers and staff.
Executive officers and staff.
Secretariat officers and staff.
Clerical officers and staff.

What is the role of a State Civil Servant?

A state civil servant works for the government at the state level. Their duties are widespread, and they are found in every sector of the country from education, foreign affairs, passport services, environment, transport, defense, entertainment, etc. The overall responsibility of a civil servant is to provide services directly to the people on behalf of the government.

Eligibility for appointment into the State Civil Service

Depending on the level you are applying for, you have to make sure you have all the required documents or credentials attached to the level you are qualified for. Visit the Civil Service Commission in your state and make a physical application.

What are the categories of appointments?

Individuals are appointed based on their academic qualifications and job experience. Some do not have any academic qualifications, are school leavers, diploma graduates, university graduates, graduates with masters, and high-level officials.

How can a civil servant get promoted?

If a civil servant believes that he has reached a promotion level, the following are the things he should do to secure his promotion:

The civil servant will have to look out for the circular from the Civil Service Commission that schedules the date and time for the promotion exam.
The individual has to be personally present on the date of the exam and at the exam venue. Put differently, he must not hire anyone to write the exam for him.
He has to carry a valid means of identification to the exam venue.
He has to make sure his name is properly written, that completes all his questions, and that he submits his papers.
After the exams, the individual will have to wait for the result from the Commission. This will determine whether he was promoted or whether he has to try again next time.

If the individual is promoted, his level will change, and his salary will be increased.

How to register with the Civil Service Commission?

You have to locate the website of your state of origin or the state you wish to work in.

Register your information on the website by providing all required information and uploading all necessary documents. Then click submit. You can visit their website at https://www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng to find out more.

Thank you for reading.

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