The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Establishments and Training, has successfully organized the 2026 edition of the mandatory confirmation examination for civil servants across Grade Levels 01 to 06.
Over 4,500 candidates spanning various cadres within the state civil service participated in the routine career assessment exercise.
The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in an official statement made available to journalists on Thursday in Ibadan, the state capital.
According to the official release, the assessment was conducted concurrently across seven designated zonal centers strategically located across Oyo State.
The exercise targeted junior personnel across several cadres, including Clerical Officers, Clerical Assistants, Store Attendants, and other related positions.
Under the state’s public service regulations, newly recruited junior officers are required to pass the mandatory examination within two years of employment to secure official confirmation of their appointments.
While monitoring the process at the Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre for Ibadan Zones 1 and 2, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Hameed Alade Bello, urged candidates to stay patient as batches were called into the testing halls.
Bello exhorted the participants to strive for excellence, describing the examination as a crucial stepping stone for future career progression while promising that every eligible candidate would sit the test.
