DPR Recruitment 2026/2027 Portal | Application Form, How to Apply

DPR Recruitment 2026/2027 Portal: Sequel to the recent notice which has been announced to the general public, the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) is set to conduct a staff recruitment exercise which is aimed at selecting suitable individuals from a pool of carefully shortlisted candidates, following the approval of their applications for various advertised positions in the Department.

It is necessary for everyone to note that the ongoing recruitment exercise is being carried out with respect to the prospect and laws guiding such exercises in the Nigerian Public Service. We therefore wish to assure all Nigerians that the process is being undertaken with a high sense of responsibility, transparency and fairness, considering all principles and values that reflect the diversity and plurality of our nation.

To this end therefore, all interested applicants are advised to visit the official website of the DPR at www.dpr.gov.ng to access the online application form.
the process has been designed to be transparent and competitive to ensure that only qualified candidates are selected based on merit and their respective abilities.

For this reasons, we wish to further assure everyone that any rumor’s circulating in the media or elsewhere to the effect that special consideration is being given to certain Nigerians and / or their wards regarding the ongoing recruitment, are manifestly false, and should be disregarded in its entirety as the Department is sacredly following a transparent process that does not allow any room for manipulation in favor of people no matter how highly placed their principals or sponsors are.

General Duties of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)

There are quick guides here to help you understand the general duties done by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR).

• The DPR as an agency in Nigeria ensures the regulations in the oil and gas sector. They also ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of pipelines, refineries etc.,
• The DPR agency are also responsible for record maintenance, Law compliance as well as resources conservation, generate and collect revenues.
• The DPR agencies also advise the government on public policies related to petroleum and its resources.

 Qualified States in Nigeria for DPR Recruitment 2026/2027

It is worthy to note that all interested candidates from any of the listed States are eligible for the upcoming recruitment exercise of the Department of petroleum Resources (DPR) Recruitment 2026/2027:

Ogun, Abia,  Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra,  Bauchi,  Bayelsa, Benue,  Borno, Plateau, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa,  Niger,  Ondo, Osun, Oyo,  Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe,  and FCT

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The Basic Requirements for the DPR Recruitment for 2026/2027

All interested candidates who wish to apply must be in possession of the following requirements enlisted below:

• All interested candidates must be a Nigerian citizen of age 20 to 30 years old.
• All Applicants must possess a valid means of identification (International passport, National Identity card, Voter’s Card, Driver’s license etc.).
• All interested candidates must ensure to be in possession of a M.Sc., B.Sc., or HND from a recognized institution.
• All interested Applicants must have an NYSC exemption or discharge certificate.
• All interested candidates must possess a good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates must not be an ex-convict.
• Candidates applying for the recruitment must have good computer skills.
• All interested candidates applying for the recruitment must not possess any form of disabilities.

Possible Job Vacancies Available in the DPR Recruitment 2026/2027

Enlisted below are the vacant positions available in the Department of Petroleum Resources Recruitment 2026/2027:

• Health Officer
• Geoscientist
• Administrative Officer
• Field Officer
• Data Analyst
• Accounting Officer
• Petroleum Engineer

Basic Guides on How to Apply for the Department of Petroleum Resources Recruitment 2026/2027

• Applicants must visit the official website of the DPR at dpr.gov.ng
• Start opening an account using a valid email address.
• Ensure to carefully fill out the online application form.
• Make correct upload of all the necessary documents required for the recruitment exercise.
• Make a review of the application form carefully to avoid unnecessary errors.
• Applicants must ensure careful submission of the application form and as well print out the confirmation slip successfully.

How do I know if the DPR Recruitment 2026 Is Ongoing?

In order to know if the DPR Recruitment exercise for 2026/2027 is going, all applicants are advised to toggle on the official website @ www.dpr.gov.ng to submit their application form.

Is there any closing date communicated for the DPR Recruitment 2026/2027?

No, the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) is yet to communicate on the official deadline for its 2025/2026 Recruitment on its official website. On that notes, all candidates interested can also review the application requirements where necessary. As further selections and reviews of results of applications will be done by the DPR Department,  other vital information will be notified through emails.

On the whole, we want to seize this privilege to solicit that, all candidates who participated in the recently conducted aptitude tests be making proper monitoring of their online portal as well as checking their emails for more updates, as well as the outcome and subsequent stages of the exercise to be communicated in due cost.