The University of Benin (UNIBEN), Benin City, has opened its 2026 recruitment exercise for qualified candidates interested in teaching, research, administrative, technical, health and other non-teaching positions.
The vacancies cut across different faculties, departments, schools, centres and units within the university. Depending on the position, candidates may be required to have qualifications ranging from secondary school certificates and diplomas to university degrees, professional qualifications and relevant work experience.
Applications are being submitted online through the official UNIBEN employment portal.
UNIBEN Recruitment 2026 Portal: https://uniben.edu/emp/
The recruitment advertisement was published on August 27, 2026, and will remain open for six weeks.
UNIBEN Recruitment 2026 Available Positions
The University of Benin is recruiting for both academic and non-academic positions.
The academic vacancies cover disciplines such as Agriculture, Arts, Communication and Media Studies, Computing, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Law, Life Sciences, Management Sciences, Medicine, Nursing Sciences, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Vocational and Technical Education and other fields.
Depending on the department, academic positions include:
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
- Assistant Lecturer
- Graduate Assistant
Research vacancies are also available in areas connected to centres such as the Petroleum and Energy Systems Research Centre, African Centre for Management and Leadership, and Centre for Federalism and Democratic Studies.
UNIBEN Teaching Jobs 2026 Requirements
The academic requirements depend on the level of the position.
For teaching positions, UNIBEN generally requires a first degree with at least Second-Class Upper Division, or a Second-Class Lower Division degree backed by a PhD, subject to the specific requirements of the advertised position.
Senior academic positions require stronger academic and professional records.
For example, applicants for Senior Lecturer are required to have a PhD, at least five years of teaching experience and a minimum of eight peer-reviewed publications.
For Lecturer I and Lecturer II, the university has stated requirements around a PhD or Master’s degree, teaching experience and peer-reviewed publications, depending on the position.
An Assistant Lecturer position requires a Master’s degree, with the applicant expected to be pursuing a PhD, together with evidence of teaching and research potential or experience.
For Graduate Assistant, applicants must have a first degree with at least Second-Class Upper Division. Candidates with First-Class degrees are encouraged to apply.
Because requirements differ by department, candidates should check the specific vacancy before applying rather than relying only on the general academic requirements.
UNIBEN Non-Teaching Jobs 2026
The recruitment also covers a wide range of non-teaching positions across the university.
Vacancies are available in areas including:
- Registry
- Bursary
- Media and Communication
- Health Services
- Physical Planning
- Estate Department
- Procurement
- ICT
- Farm Project
- Guidance and Counselling
- University Support Services
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Drivers and Mechanics
The university has advertised positions for candidates with different levels of qualifications, including degrees, HND, ND, NCE, diplomas and secondary school qualifications, depending on the role.
Some of the listed positions include Administrative Assistant, Higher Executive Officer, Executive Officer, Confidential Secretary I and II, Senior Porter, Office Assistant III, Accountant II, Laboratory Technologist II, Senior Radiographer, Community Health Technician, Dental Technician, Architect II, Quantity Surveyor II, Engineer II, Technical Officer, Procurement Officer II, Chief Programmer, Principal Programmer II, Senior Programmer, Farm Officer II, Livestock Officer, Animal Health Superintendent, Counsellor II, Master III, Tutor II and Senior Driver.
Examples of Non-Teaching Requirements
The qualification and experience requirements are different for each vacancy.
For instance, an Administrative Assistant requires a good honours degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law or Education, not below Second-Class Lower Division. Applicants must also be computer literate and have an NYSC certificate.
A Higher Executive Officer requires either a Third-Class degree or a good HND not below Lower Credit in the specified non-science disciplines, along with computer literacy and an NYSC certificate.
For Executive Officer, candidates need a good ND not below Lower Credit or an NCE in the specified non-science fields and must be computer literate.
Professional positions have additional requirements. A Senior Radiographer, for example, requires a relevant degree in Radiography, registration with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria, as well as the required post-internship and NYSC certificates.
For Architect II, applicants need a relevant qualification in Architecture that is registrable with ARCON. Engineer II applicants are required to have a B.Eng. degree not below Second-Class Lower Division and an NYSC certificate.
The Chief Programmer position requires a good degree in Computer Science or Informatics not below Second-Class Lower Division, or an equivalent professional qualification, together with at least 12 years of post-qualification cognate programming experience.
These are only examples. Candidates should check the full vacancy advertisement for the exact requirements attached to each position.
UNIBEN Recruitment 2026 Application Documents
Candidates should prepare their documents before starting the online application.
For teaching positions, applicants are required to upload:
- Application letter
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Passport photograph
The CV should provide relevant details such as academic and professional qualifications, employment history, teaching and research experience, publications, research in progress, professional memberships, community service and the details of three referees.
Teaching applicants should also include their Google Scholar ID and ORCID ID in their CV.
For non-teaching positions, the CV should contain personal information, the position being sought, educational and professional qualifications, employment history, publications where applicable, professional memberships, community service, extracurricular activities and details of three referees.
Candidates should make sure their documents are accurate and consistent with the information entered on the recruitment portal.
UNIBEN Recruitment Referee Requirement
The referee requirement is important and should not be overlooked.
UNIBEN states that referees are expected to send their reports directly to the Registrar under confidential cover.
The reports must be received not later than one week after the application deadline.
The subject of the referee’s report should contain the applicant’s name and the position being applied for.
At least one of the referees must be from the applicant’s current or most recent place of employment.
Applicants should therefore contact their referees early instead of waiting until the recruitment closes.
How to Apply for UNIBEN Recruitment 2026
Qualified candidates can apply through the University of Benin’s employment portal.
Step 1: Go to the official UNIBEN recruitment portal: https://uniben.edu/emp/
Step 2: Select the relevant staff category and the position you want to apply for.
Step 3: Enter your personal, educational and professional details as requested.
Step 4: Prepare your application letter and CV based on the requirements for the position.
Step 5: Upload the required documents and passport photograph.
Step 6: Check the information you have entered carefully before submitting.
Step 7: Submit the completed application through the portal.
Applicants should only apply for positions for which they meet the stated requirements.
What Happens After the UNIBEN Application?
Submitting an application does not guarantee employment.
According to the recruitment advertisement, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage.
Candidates who are shortlisted will be expected to appear with the originals of their credentials and other supporting documents.
These include relevant academic and professional certificates, NYSC certificate, birth certificate or age declaration, and evidence of state and local government of origin.
UNIBEN also states that computer literacy is required for all positions.
Candidates should therefore keep their original documents available after submitting their applications in case they are invited for further assessment.
UNIBEN Recruitment 2026 Deadline
The UNIBEN recruitment advertisement was published on August 27, 2026, and the application window is six weeks from the date of publication.
Publication date: August 27, 2026
Application deadline: October 8, 2026
Candidates should not wait until the last day before submitting their applications, particularly where they need to obtain documents or contact referees.
Referees must also send their reports within the period specified by the university.
The recruitment advertisement was signed by Bimpe Omoyiwola, FCIPM, Registrar and Secretary to Council, University of Benin.
Download the Full UNIBEN Recruitment Advertisement
The full recruitment advertisement contains the complete list of available vacancies, qualifications, experience requirements and other conditions for each position.
Download the UNIBEN Recruitment 2026 advert and requirements PDF
Candidates are advised to read the full document before choosing a position because requirements vary considerably across the different vacancies.
UNIBEN Recruitment 2026 Portal
The official portal for the University of Benin recruitment exercise is:Â https://uniben.edu/emp/
Candidates should use the official UNIBEN website and employment portal when submitting their applications. Be careful with third-party websites or individuals asking for money to process or secure a UNIBEN job.
Before submitting your form, confirm that you meet the qualification and experience requirements for the particular vacancy you have selected.
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