23/06/2026
FG Announces Mandatory 2026 COMPRO CBT for Federal Workers, Fixes July 22 Exam Date
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has scheduled Wednesday, July 22, 2026, for the conduct of the Junior and Senior Compulsory Confirmation/Promotion (COMPRO) Computer-Based Test (CBT) Examinations for eligible officers in the Federal Public Service.
The announcement was contained in a circular issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), dated June 16, 2026, and addressed to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), including top government officials and heads of federal institutions.
According to the circular, the examination is a statutory requirement for the confirmation and career advancement of officers in the Federal Public Service, in line with the provisions of Chapter 3 of the Public Service Rules.
Both Junior and Senior Officers are expected to sit for the examination on the same date at designated CBT centres across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The government directed all MDAs to ensure that eligible officers are duly nominated and registered within the approved timeline, stressing that the registration portal will close on June 30, 2026.
It warned that late registrations would not be accepted and urged agencies to promptly communicate examination details and instructions to all affected candidates.
The circular also stated that only accredited candidates who have completed all registration requirements will be allowed to participate in the examination.
In a directive specifically affecting security personnel, the government instructed that all Police and Paramilitary officers must appear in their official uniforms inside the examination hall.
The CBT examination will be conducted at approved centres managed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to ensure transparency, credibility and a seamless examination process nationwide.
The circular was signed by Mrs. Nkiruka B. Jones-Nebo, Permanent Secretary, Career Management Office, on behalf of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
Key Highlights
Exam Date: July 22, 2026
Candidates: Eligible Junior and Senior Federal Public Service Officers
Registration Deadline: June 30, 2026
Venue: Designated CBT Centres nationwide and the FCT
Special Directive: Police and paramilitary officers must be in uniform during the examination
Exam Body: JAMB-managed CBT centres nationwide.