FIRS shortlisted candidates – If you applied for a recent FIRS recruitment, Tax Officer role or Experienced Hires, you’re probably checking your email more than usual right now. Here’s exactly where things stand and how to confirm your status.
This article shows you how to check your name on the FIRS shortlist 2026. If you applied for one of the recent Federal Inland Revenue Service positions, Tax Officer or Experienced Hires, you’re probably here because you want a straight answer on whether the list is out yet.
One thing worth knowing before anything else: FIRS was officially renamed the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) as of January 1, 2026. Any real shortlist update going forward comes under that name, even though most applicants are still searching “FIRS.”
All applicants who apply for the FIRS 2026 recruitment are advised to check the official registration portal in order to know if they have been pre-selected for the screening. Candidates are also encouraged to take note of the date and time of the screening exercise.
Is the FIRS Shortlist 2026 Out?
As of now, no confirmed public shortlist has been released. The two most recent listings on the official portal, Tax Officers (Officer I and Officer II) and Experienced Hires, are both marked closed, meaning the application window has ended and applications are under review.
Whether a shortlist has been finalized isn’t something the portal displays publicly, so don’t trust any site claiming otherwise unless it links straight back to the official portal.
How to Check Shortlisted Candidates
Step 1: Go to the official FIRS careers portal at careers.firs.gov.ng. This is the only approved portal, don’t use any other link floating around.
Step 2: Log in using the email and password you registered with.
Step 3: Navigate to your applications dashboard and check the status against the specific role you applied for.
Step 4: If your status shows any update, follow the instructions provided, this may include uploading further documents.
Step 5: If there’s no update yet, check back periodically rather than assuming your application was unsuccessful.
Apart from checking your name on the official recruitment portal, you will also be notified through the email address you submitted concerning the screening exercise which will take place at designated locations nationwide. So check your registered e-mail address regularly for updates regarding the screening process.
What If I Haven’t Received Any Email?
Whether you’ve received an email or not, simply log into careers.firs.gov.ng and check your dashboard directly. Not hearing anything yet doesn’t automatically mean you weren’t shortlisted, it may just mean your specific role’s review process is still ongoing.
Required Documents to Have Ready
- National Identification Number (NIN) slip
- Academic certificate relevant to your applied role
- NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, where applicable
- Recent passport photograph
- Application confirmation from the portal
What Happens After You’re Shortlisted
- Document Verification – Your certificates and NIN get checked against your application.
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Covers reasoning, numeracy, and general knowledge relevant to tax administration.
- Interview – A panel discussion assessing your fit for the role.
- Final Selection – Successful candidates receive formal appointment details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the FIRS shortlist 2026 released?
Not confirmed as of now. Check careers.firs.gov.ng directly rather than a downloadable PDF from another site.
What if I forget my login details?
Use the “Forgot Password” option on careers.firs.gov.ng, linked to the email you registered with.
Can I check my status without an email notification?
Yes. Log into careers.firs.gov.ng directly to check your application status regardless of whether you’ve received an email.
Is there a fee to check my shortlist status?
No. It’s completely free.
Is it still called FIRS?
Officially, the agency is now the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), though “FIRS shortlist” remains the more commonly searched term.
As of this writing, the list of successful applicants was yet to be published. The full list is now out! Check the official registration portal to see if you have been pre-qualified.
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