Finally, the FIRS is releasing an application link for Nigerians wishing to apply for the new vacancies as tax inspectors.

• The Federal Tax Service has officially opened the recruitment of Nigerian graduates as tax inspectors.
• The tax agency said interested Nigerians should visit its portal to apply for available positions and list requirements.
• Nigerian graduates have been invited to apply and it is assured that selection will be based on merit.

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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has released an application link for Nigerian graduates to apply for the post of Inland Revenue Officers (Officer I and Officer II).

This follows an earlier notification of plans to recruit Tax Officers I and Tax Officers as announced in October.

In a message posted on his X account, the agency spokesperson, FIRS, said that applications will open by 12:00 am on November 2, 2024.

He added that the recruitment will take place in six states including Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Ekiti, Lagos and Oyo.

Part of the statement reads:

“The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity or background. Thank you for your interest in joining the FIRS team and we look forward to your applications!

“Federal Tax Service (FIRS) Your reliable partner in tax administration.”

Guide to Applying for FIRS Jobs

The agency also shared a detailed description of the application steps and various requirements.

Selection criteria

• Age Limit: Candidates must be 27 years of age or younger by December 31, 2024.
• Completion of NYSC: Candidates must complete their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) training no later than December 31, 2021.
• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree (or HND) in first class/second year of higher education.
• Division in any of the following disciplines:
• Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer
• Programming, Computer Science, Digital/Email Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Finance
• Management, Graphics, Graphic Design, Law, Management/Business Administration, Market Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Taxation, Fine Arts
• Note. Relevant Master’s degrees and professional affiliations (e.g. ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, COREN, NSE, etc.) will be an added advantage.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official FIRS recruitment portal: www.firs.gov.ng/careers.

Important Notes:

• Applicants must apply to only one of the designated locations.

• Women, minorities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Be wary of recruitment scams; Use only the official website of FIRS to apply.

• Regardless of the positions advertised, successful candidates must be willing to work in any of the FIRS offices.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for further assessment, which may include aptitude tests, interviews and medical examinations.

Police open recruitment portal

Previously, legit.ng has reported that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the opening of its recruitment portal for 2023 applicants for General Service Officer positions.

According to a police tweet, the online application portal for the 2023 recruitment has been made available for interested and qualified Nigerians to enlist in the Nigeria Police Force as Police Constable (Recruits).

Source: Legit.ng