THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), yesterday, conducted a computer-based promotional examination for 6,000 directorate cadre staff under the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).
Speaking with journalists during the exercise in Abuja, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, said the examination was also conducted for candidates in the United Kingdom, the United States, India, and Egypt.
Oloyede described the initiative as a bold step by the commission, commending its leadership for embracing technology to improve transparency and efficiency in civil service promotions.
He explained that the computer-based test (CBT) format was designed to be user-friendly, adding that anyone familiar with using a mobile phone could successfully write the exam.
The registrar said the examination’s international reach demonstrated the commission’s capacity to deploy technology effectively and conduct credible assessments for government institutions.
Oloyede added that the initiative would help reduce apprehension among civil servants about using computers for official assessments.
He said many candidates who were initially anxious about the CBT format appeared more confident after understanding the process, describing it as straightforward and accessible.
The JAMB boss commended the Federal Civil Service Commission for its collaboration, noting that adopting digital examinations would enhance credibility and reduce malpractice in the system.
