The Adamawa State Civil Service Commission has disqualified 44,099 applicants from its ongoing recruitment exercise, leaving 52,003 candidates still in contention for just 4,000 available positions.
According to Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, the mass disqualification came after initial screening revealed that many applicants failed to meet basic requirements for the advertised positions.
Reasons for Disqualification
"Some applied with the wrong qualifications — like those holding NCE certificates that were not part of the advertised process. Others entered mismatched fields of study, uploaded incorrect documents, or were simply too old for the roles," Wonosikou explained.
The recruitment exercise initially attracted a staggering 96,102 applications for the 4,000 available positions, highlighting the severe unemployment situation in the state and the intense competition for government jobs.
Next Steps for Qualified Candidates
The 52,003 shortlisted candidates have been advised to prepare adequately for the next phase of the recruitment process. New requirements will be published soon, according to the government spokesperson.
"Every step forward in this process is about ensuring that only the right, qualified individuals are selected to serve the good people of Adamawa State," Wonosikou assured.
With over 52,000 candidates still competing for just 4,000 positions, the selection process remains highly competitive with a success rate of less than 8% for those who passed the initial screening.
The government has not yet announced a timeline for the completion of the recruitment exercise, but further updates are expected as the process continues.
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