The Cross River State Civil Service Commission has announced a fresh employment opportunity for qualified medical doctors seeking appointment into the state civil service.
According to an employment advertisement issued by the Commission, applications are being invited from qualified candidates between the ages of 18 and 45 years for five categories of medical positions.
The recruitment follows the approval of Governor Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu for the employment of eligible medical officers into the Cross River State Civil Service.
The application is free and online through the Commission’s dedicated recruitment portal. The application window stated in the advertisement opens on Friday, September 18, 2026 and closes on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Official Application Portal
https://portal.crscsc.crossriverstate.gov.ng/
Positions Available
Medical Officer: MBBS/MBChB; 1–4 years of practice
Senior Medical Officer II: MBBS/MBChB; 5–9 years of practice
Senior Medical Officer I: MBBS/MBChB; 10–15 years of practice
Principal Medical Officer II (Consultant): Postgraduate fellowship; 1–4 years of practice
Principal Medical Officer I (Consultant): Postgraduate fellowship; 5 years and above of practice
Who Can Apply?
Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years old.
Applicants must possess the required medical qualification for the position applied for.
Applicants must have the required years of professional practice for the relevant position.
Candidates applying for consultant positions must have the required postgraduate fellowship qualification and experience.
Required certificates must be obtained from government-recognised institutions.
Documents Required
Highest academic certificate.
Certificate of Local Government Origin.
Birth Certificate or Age Declaration.
NYSC Discharge, Exemption or Exclusion Certificate, where applicable.
The Commission stated that all certificates must be obtained from government-recognised institutions and uploaded from the originals. Documents should be prepared in PDF format before beginning the application.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Visit the official Cross River State Civil Service Commission recruitment portal: https://portal.crscsc.crossriverstate.gov.ng/
Create an account by selecting the registration option and providing the information requested by the portal.
Log into your account using the email address and password created during registration.
Select the medical position that matches your qualifications and professional experience.
Upload the required documents in PDF format, ensuring that the documents are clear, readable and taken from the originals.
Review your personal details, qualifications, professional experience and uploaded documents carefully before submission.
Submit the application. The Commission states that the application is free of charge.
Print a hard copy of the submitted application form and keep it safely for subsequent stages of the recruitment exercise.
What Happens After Application?
The Commission stated that shortlisted applicants will be notified through email or WhatsApp and through the Cross River State Civil Service Commission website.
According to the advertisement, shortlisting notifications are expected between October 2 and October 5, 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will attend an oral interview scheduled for October 5 to October 9, 2026. The interview will take place at the Commission’s Conference Room in Calabar.
Important Advice to Applicants
Use an active email address and telephone/WhatsApp number during registration.
Check your email, WhatsApp and the Commission’s website regularly after submitting the application.
Make sure your names and other personal details agree with the information on your official documents.
Apply only for a position for which you meet the stated qualification and experience requirements.
Keep the printed copy of your submitted application.
Do not pay agents or individuals claiming they can guarantee employment, shortlisting or favourable treatment. The Commission’s advertisement states that the application is free.
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