FIRS Recruitment is Now Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS)

FIRS no longer exists as a separate agency. President Tinubu signed the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act in June 2025, and on 1 January 2026 the Federal Inland Revenue Service was formally absorbed into the new Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). Recruitment now runs through the NRS career portal at nrs.gov.ng (the old firs.gov.ng/careers page redirects there). No open vacancy is posted as of today. The last large FIRS intake closed on 11 January 2025. This page shows you what to expect and how to apply when NRS posts the next round.

Is FIRS recruitment open right now?

No. Two things changed since the last big intake.

First, FIRS opened a 2024/2025 recruitment cycle on 23 December 2024 and closed it on 11 January 2025. That portal is no longer accepting applications.

Second, the agency itself is gone. President Bola Tinubu signed the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act 2025 on 26 June 2025. It repealed the FIRS Act and replaced FIRS with the Nigeria Revenue Service, effective 1 January 2026. Executive Chairman Zacch Adedeji moved across to lead the new agency.

For any future tax-agency recruitment in Nigeria, you should check nrs.gov.ng, not the old FIRS site.

What is the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS)?

The NRS is the federal body that now assesses, collects, accounts for, and enforces all federally collectible taxes. It absorbed FIRS and merged in revenue-collection functions previously spread across other federal agencies. It runs under Executive Chairman Zacch Adedeji, who served the same role at FIRS from September 2023. The headquarters in Abuja was commissioned by President Tinubu in 2026.

Where this article refers to “FIRS recruitment,” assume it now means NRS recruitment. The hiring patterns and entry rules carry over.

Who can apply for NRS (FIRS) recruitment?

Across past FIRS cycles, the agency has held to these eligibility rules:

• Nigerian citizen.
• Aged 27 or below for entry-level roles. The cap rises for senior cadres and specialist hires.
• Valid NIN.
• NYSC discharge certificate or exemption certificate. Currently serving corps members are not eligible.
• Good character. No criminal record. No active disciplinary case from a previous employer.
• Medically fit. A government-hospital fitness report may be requested at later stages.
• Computer literate. Most roles require Microsoft Office, web applications, and basic data-entry skills.

What positions does NRS recruit for?

The new structure mirrors the old FIRS cadres but tilts more toward digital, data, and audit roles as the agency automates collection. Expect vacancies across these tracks:

• Tax Officer (entry): Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Lower or above) or HND (Upper Credit or above) in Accounting, Economics, Law, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Statistics, or related fields.
• ICT and Digital: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related degrees. Cloud, database, and cybersecurity certifications are an advantage.
• Data Analytics: Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or Data Science background. SQL, Python, or R skills.
• Audit and Investigation: Accounting or Finance degree plus ICAN, ACCA, or CITN qualification (in view or completed).
• Legal and Compliance: LLB plus BL. Tax-law experience is an edge.
• Engineering and Geology specialists for the petroleum and solid-minerals tax desks.
• Finance and Accounts, Human Resources, Communications for support functions.

Senior roles typically require five or more years of relevant work experience plus a professional qualification.

How do you apply for NRS recruitment?

When the next vacancy opens:

1. Visit nrs.gov.ng and click “Careers.” The old firs.gov.ng/careers link redirects to the same place.
2. Create an account with a working email and your NIN-linked phone number.
3. Pick the role that matches your highest qualification. Read the job description in full before you proceed.
4. Fill in your biodata, education, NYSC, work history, and referees. Use exact names and dates from your documents.
5. Upload your CV (PDF), credentials (SSCE, degree/HND, NYSC, professional certificates), a passport photo, and a valid ID.
6. Submit one application per role. Duplicate entries are disqualified.
7. Print the acknowledgement slip and note your reference number. You log back in with the same email to check your status.

The application is free. NRS does not charge a fee at any stage and does not collect “processing” payments through agents.

What are the stages of NRS recruitment?

Past FIRS cycles, including the December 2024–January 2025 round, ran in this order. The NRS is expected to follow the same flow:

1. Online application through the careers portal — usually open for three to four weeks.
2. Application screening. The HR team filters by age, qualification, and NYSC status.
3. Computer-based test (CBT). Numerical, verbal, abstract reasoning, and tax-awareness questions. Held at FIRS/NRS-approved CBT centres.
4. Assessment centre or panel interview. For roles that pass the CBT cut-off. May include a case study or technical exercise.
5. Reference and background checks. NRS verifies your credentials with WAEC/NECO/JAMB and your previous employers.
6. Offer and onboarding at the NRS headquarters in Abuja or your posting station.

How do you spot fake NRS or FIRS recruitment ads?

• Any request for money — for forms, “processing,” CBT slots, or training. The application is free.
• Any URL that is not nrs.gov.ng or the redirecting firs.gov.ng/careers. Variants like nrsrecruitment.com, firsjobs.ng, or nrs-careers.com are scams.
• WhatsApp groups or Facebook pages claiming to sell shortlist slots.
• SMS or emails that ask for your BVN, ATM card details, or a one-time password. NRS will never ask for these.
• Letters citing the “FIRS Act” — the act was repealed. Any official communication from January 2026 onwards references the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act 2025.

What to do until the next NRS cycle opens

Use the wait to clean up the items most candidates lose marks on: an up-to-date NIN, a clean WAEC/NECO result, a fast NYSC certificate retrieval, and a current professional qualification (ICAN/ACCA Foundation, CITN, or relevant ICT certification). Check nrs.gov.ng careers page weekly.

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