Kano HoS announces promotion exam registration for civil servants

Kano State Government has commenced registration for the January 2027 promotional examination for eligible officers in the state civil service, with October 25, 2026, set as the deadline.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Office of the Head of Civil Service (OHCS), Rukayya Uba Sulaiman, which said the registration began on Wednesday, October 14, following a circular issued by the Office of the Head of Civil Service through the Directorate of Human Resource and Service Improvement.

The circular, with reference number HCS/TS.100/SUB/62, stated that the examination forms part of the requirements for merit-based career progression and the assessment of eligible civil servants.

According to the statement, prospective candidates are required to register through the official OHCS Kano State portal at www.ohcskano.ng and pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₦1,000.

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The registration process requires existing users to log in with their KANOSG numbers and registered phone numbers, while new users are expected to create accounts and provide the necessary information.

Upon successful registration and payment, candidates are required to download and print their examination application slips through their respective online dashboards.

The Head of Civil Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, urged all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure that eligible staff members are informed of the registration exercise and comply with the prescribed guidelines.

She advised eligible officers to complete their registration within the stipulated period, warning that late registration would not be accepted under any circumstances.

The Office of the Head of Civil Service reaffirmed its commitment to promoting merit, professionalism and fairness in the career progression of officers in the Kano State Civil Service.