The Federal College of Education, Yola (FCE Yola) has announced vacancies for qualified candidates interested in academic and non-academic positions at the institution.
The vacancy advertisement is open to both internal and external candidates and covers teaching positions across several departments, as well as administrative, engineering, sports, procurement, executive, audit, data processing and health-related positions.
The announcement was published in the Daily Trust newspaper on Thursday, September 17th, 2026.
Applicants are expected to carefully check the requirements for their preferred position before submitting an application. The college also stated that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
Federal College of Education Yola Recruitment 2026 Positions
The vacancies are divided into academic and non-academic categories.
Academic Staff Vacancies
The academic positions advertised include:
- Chief Lecturer
- Principal Lecturer/Principal Librarian
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
- Lecturer III
- Assistant Lecturer
The available academic positions cover a wide range of disciplines.
For example, candidates may find opportunities in:
- Adult and Non-Formal Education
- Christian Religious Studies
- Educational Psychology
- Arabic
- Home Economics
- Political Science
- Educational Foundations
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Hausa
- Physical and Health Education
- Business Education
- Library
- Economics
- French
- Integrated Science
- History
- Early Childhood Care and Education.
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Agricultural Science Education
- Social Studies
Other listed areas include English, Geography, Biology, Special Education, General Studies Education, Primary Education Studies, Computer Science, Chemistry, Fine and Applied Arts and other related fields.
The college has specified different academic qualifications and experience requirements depending on the rank being applied for.
For example, candidates for Chief Lecturer are required to have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in the relevant area and at least 15 years of teaching and research experience.
For Principal Lecturer/Principal Librarian, the advertisement requires a Master’s Degree and at least 12 years of relevant teaching or professional experience.
Candidates applying for Senior Lecturer are expected to possess a Master’s Degree in the relevant field and have at least nine years of teaching and research experience.
For Lecturer I, the requirement includes a Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline with at least seven years of teaching and research experience.
The requirements reduce according to the academic rank, with candidates for Lecturer II, Lecturer III and Assistant Lecturer expected to meet the specific qualifications and experience stated for each level.
Academic Requirements
In addition to the qualifications attached to individual academic positions, the college listed some general requirements for academic applicants.
Candidates are expected to provide evidence of:
- NYSC discharge or exemption certificate for all ranks.
- TRCN registration where applicable.
- Good knowledge of computers.
- Ability to provide academic and administrative leadership, particularly for senior academic positions.
- Ability to initiate and supervise applied research, projects or exhibitions where applicable.
- Evidence of continuous research, invention or innovation in the relevant area.
- Community service.
- Relevant publications.
The advertisement also provides publication requirements for the different academic ranks. These include journal articles, chapters in books, major exhibitions or inventions, and conference or seminar papers.
Applicants should therefore make sure that their academic records and publications match the requirements of the rank they are seeking.
Non-Academic Staff Vacancies
The Federal College of Education, Yola also announced vacancies in several non-academic cadres.
Engineering Cadre
The engineering vacancies include positions such as:
- Chief Engineer (Civil)
- Principal Engineer (Mechanical)
Applicants for the senior engineering positions are expected to have relevant engineering degrees, professional registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and substantial cognate experience.
The advertisement also requires candidates to demonstrate good knowledge of computers.
Sports Officer Cadre
The college is recruiting for sports-related positions including:
- Principal Sports Officer
- Sports Officer II
Relevant qualifications include degrees in Physical and Health Education, Physical Education or related areas, together with the required professional and work experience.
Administrative/Registrar Officer Cadre
Vacancies under this category include:
- Senior Assistant Registrar
- Assistant Registrar (Legal Officer)
The Senior Assistant Registrar position requires a minimum of a Second Class Honours Degree in an appropriate field from a recognised institution, together with relevant experience.
For the Legal Officer position, candidates are expected to possess a relevant law qualification and professional requirements, alongside the required years of experience.
Procurement Officer Cadre
The vacancy advertisement also includes the position of Senior Procurement Officer.
Applicants are expected to have appropriate academic qualifications in areas such as Purchasing and Supply, Economics, Accounting or related disciplines, alongside relevant professional registration and work experience.
Executive Officer Cadre
The executive officer vacancies include:
- Higher Executive Officer, Sign Language Interpreter.
- Executive Officer, General Duties
- Executive Officer, Accounts
- Assistant Executive Officer, Accounts.
The requirements differ according to the position. Candidates applying for accounts-related positions are expected to have relevant accounting qualifications, while the Sign Language Interpreter position requires appropriate qualifications and experience in sign language interpretation.
Auditor Cadre
The advertised position under the audit cadre is Auditor II.
Applicants are required to have an appropriate degree in Accounting or a related field and relevant professional qualifications or experience as specified in the advertisement.
Data Processing Officer Cadre
The college is also seeking candidates for the position of Higher Data Processing Officer.
Applicants are expected to possess a good Second Class Honours Degree in Computer Science, Data Processing or a related discipline from a recognised institution, together with the required years of relevant experience.
Medical, Pharmacist and Nursing Cadre
Health-related vacancies listed in the advertisement include:
- Medical Officer
- Principal Pharmacist
- Nursing Officer I
The Medical Officer position requires a recognised medical qualification, registration with the relevant professional body and the required post-registration experience.
For Principal Pharmacist, applicants are expected to have the relevant pharmacy qualification, registration with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) and the required professional experience.
Candidates applying for Nursing Officer I are expected to possess a recognised nursing qualification, registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and the required years of cognate experience.
How to Apply for Federal College of Education Yola Recruitment
The college stated that applicants should submit seven copies of their application and current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
The CV should contain relevant personal, educational and professional information, including:
- Full name
- Post applied for
- Place and date of birth
- Contact details
- Marital status
- Names, addresses and phone numbers of next of kin
- Number of children and their ages
- Permanent home address
- Nigerian state and local government of origin
- Academic and professional qualifications with dates
- Work experience, including former and present positions
- Present employment status and salary
- List of publications, where applicable
- Extra-curricular activities
- Other relevant information that can support the application
- Names and addresses of three relevant referees
Applicants should also provide copies of relevant credentials and supporting documents where required.
Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope, with the position applied for clearly written at the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Applications are to be addressed to:
The Registrar
Federal College of Education, Yola
P.M.B. 2042, Yola
Adamawa State, Nigeria
FCE Yola Portal:
https://www.fceyoladegree.edu.ng
Federal College of Education Yola Recruitment Closing Date
According to the vacancy notice, applications should be submitted not later than three weeks from the date of the advertisement.
Since the advertisement was published on September 17th, 2026, applicants should work with October 8th, 2026 as the three-week deadline, unless the college subsequently issues a clarification or amendment.
Applicants should avoid waiting until the final day before submitting their applications.
Important Things Applicants Should Know
This recruitment is not an online application exercise based on the vacancy notice. Applicants are required to prepare and submit physical application documents according to the instructions provided by the college.
Before applying, candidates should carefully confirm that they meet the qualification, professional registration and experience requirements for their preferred position.
It is also important to ensure that the name of the position is correctly written on the application and that the CV contains accurate information.
Candidates should not submit false qualifications or experience. Professional certificates and academic credentials should be genuine and verifiable.
The Federal College of Education, Yola also stated that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
Final Note
The Federal College of Education, Yola recruitment exercise provides opportunities across both academic and non-academic cadres. Because the requirements vary considerably from one position to another, applicants should read the official vacancy notice carefully and apply only for positions for which they are properly qualified.
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