OAU Announces 197 Job Vacancies for 2026 Recruitment Exercise — Application Closes November 20 O’Level, OND, HND, Graduates and PhD Holders May Qualify for Academic and Non-Academic Positions

OAU Announces 197 Job Vacancies for 2026 Recruitment Exercise — Application Closes November 20

O’Level, OND, HND, Graduates and PhD Holders May Qualify for Academic and Non-Academic Positions

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has announced a recruitment exercise for 2026, with 197 academic and non-academic vacancies available for suitably qualified candidates.

The recruitment exercise is expected to provide employment opportunities for qualified Nigerians across various professional fields, including education, administration, finance, healthcare, technical services, security, catering, agriculture and other support departments within the university.

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the available positions and ensure they meet the specified qualifications and other requirements before submitting their applications.

Available Positions

The advertised vacancies cover a wide range of academic and non-academic roles. Some of the positions listed include:

Academic Positions

• Graduate Assistant
• Assistant Lecturer
• Lecturer

Non-Academic Positions

• Administrative Officers
• Accountants
• Medical Laboratory Scientists
• Technologists
• Security Officers
• Catering Staff
• Drivers
• Other technical, administrative and support personnel

The recruitment exercise is open to candidates with different educational backgrounds, depending on the requirements of each position.

Applicants with qualifications ranging from O’Level certificates, Ordinary National Diploma (OND), Higher National Diploma (HND) and bachelor's degrees to master's degrees and PhDs may be eligible for specific vacancies.

Candidates are advised to carefully examine the requirements for their preferred positions to determine their eligibility before proceeding with the application.

Application Deadline

The stated deadline for the submission of applications is Friday, November 20, 2026.

Interested candidates are advised to complete their applications before the deadline and ensure that all required information and supporting documents are provided.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should visit the university's recruitment portal to access information about the available vacancies, review the eligibility criteria and complete the application process.

Official Application Portal: https://apply.oauife.edu.ng/

Applicants should rely on the official portal for detailed information regarding the recruitment exercise, application procedures and position-specific requirements.

Important Notice

Candidates are advised to verify all recruitment details, including the number of vacancies, qualifications, application procedures and deadline, directly through the university's official portal before submitting personal information or documents.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to share this information with friends, family members and other qualified Nigerians who may be interested in the employment opportunities.

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