NUC Shortlisted Candidates 2026/2027 Download Final List

NUC Shortlisted Candidates 2026 – The NUC has officially announced the shortlisted candidates who applied for the 2026 recruitment exercise. The National Universities Commission shortlisted candidates list is currently available on the NUC Portal at www.nuc.edu.ng. The NUC 1st and 2nd batch lists can be accessed via the official National Universities Commission shortlisted portal.

See more details regarding the NUC list of successful candidates, requirements, and other related information regarding the NUC screening exercise below. Download the full National Universities Commission recruitment shortlisted candidates in PDF format here.

The National Universities Commission (NUC) is inviting all who participated in the just concluded NUC recruitment to check the list of successful candidates for the National Universities Commission now. The selection exercise for the National Universities Commission shortlisted candidates is ongoing. All applicants are advised to check their names and take note of the required materials.

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Is The NUC Shortlisted Candidates List 2026 Out?

Did you apply for the ongoing NUC recruitment? If yes, then we are glad to inform you that the list of National Universities Commission shortlisted candidates has been published. Successful candidates will be able to check their names and proceed to the next stage of the exercise.

If you submitted an online application, we’d show you how to check your name and download the list of candidates shortlisted by the NUC in PDF format.

So read on to know how to access the list of pre-selected candidates who apply for the recruitment via the official recruitment portal.

Requirements to be Shortlisted by NUC

The criteria to find your name among the National Universities Commission shortlisted candidates are simple, just like the recruitment requirements:

Prospective applicants must be Nigerian
Candidate applying must have an acceptable means of identification, like a National ID card or an international passport
Applicant must also have a Bank Verification Number (BVN)
Applicant must have at least five (5) credits in either WAEC/GCE/NEC or NABTEB, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than 2 sittings
Applicants should be between 18 to 25 years of age for SSCE holders
Applicants for NCE, OND, Diploma, etc. should be between the ages of 18 to 28 years
Those with physical disabilities are not to apply
Candidates should possess good work team spirit

How to check Shortlisted Candidates for the National Universities Commission in 2026

Here are the steps to check your name on the list of NUC shortlisted candidates for 2026. Please follow all the instructions to download the names of the NUC shortlisted candidates successfully:

Go to the official website at https://www.nuc.edu.ng/
Enter your password and application ID to log in, or your email address.
Once the NUC Dashboard has loaded, select the “Shortlisted Candidates” option.
Press the Download Shortlist button.
Search for your name on the NUC List once the list has been downloaded.

Alternatively, you can check your email regularly for any updates regarding the NUC shortlist because the National Universities Commission officials will notify all successful candidates via their registered e-mail addresses. So check your e-mail address regularly for updates regarding the NUC screening date and centers

Also, to prove you were the one who filled out the online application form, you are required to bring the following to the screening center.

Two Recent Passport photographs
Original and photocopies of your credentials.
Candidates must present a recognized means of identification and its photocopy (A valid means of identification, such as a Valid Driver’s License, National ID Card, National Identification Number (NIN), International Passport, or Voter’s card)
A print-out of the submission confirmation page

What’s Next After NUC Shortlist?

Being shortlisted is just the beginning. The next stages include:

Screening/Interview: Candidates will undergo document verification, aptitude tests, and oral interviews.
Physical Verification: To ensure candidates meet the stated requirements.
Final Selection: Only successful candidates from the screening will move to the final employment stage.

Keep visiting this website regularly to stay updated. If you have any questions regarding the NUC 2025/2026 shortlisted candidates, feel free to let us know using the comments below.

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