Kwara State Launches 2026 Promotion Test for Civil Servants

The Kwara State Government has commenced the 2026 promotion evaluation Computer-Based Test (CBT) for eligible civil servants. The initiative was launched by the Acting Head of Service, Dr Olufunke Mercy Shittu, at the Kwara Innovation Hub, Ahmadu Bello Way, Ilorin.

This examination is part of the promotion exercise aimed at assessing the knowledge, competence, and professional capacity of civil servants in the state public service. Dr Shittu urged participants to adhere to the examination guidelines and approach the test with seriousness and confidence, emphasizing professionalism, discipline, and continuous learning.

She assured candidates that the promotion process would follow established rules and procedures. Habibat Yusuf, the Chairman of the Kwara State Civil Service Commission, encouraged candidates to stay focused during the examination, noting that the CBT format has expedited the promotion examination process compared to previous methods.

Oral interviews for candidates who successfully complete the CBT are scheduled to begin on October 5, 2026.