DPR Recruitment 2025/2026: So many people have been asking when the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) will start their recruitment exercise. This article will answer that question and also give readers and interested applicants, every bit of information they need to successfully navigate the recruitment process.
To access the application form and apply for the DPR Recruitment, visit the official website at www.dpr.gov.ng or www.nuprc.gov.ng.
Roles of the DPR
The Department of Petroleum Resources was created to oversee and manage the activities of the Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria.
The DPR is responsible for the development of the protection of the environment against pollution due to oil spillage while also being a revenue generation pull of the Federal Government.
Vacant Positions at the DPR
The Department of Petroleum Resources is inviting interested individuals to apply for the following vacant positions in the agency:
Accountant/Financial Analyst
- Human Resources Officer
- Inspector/Auditor
- IT Specialist
- Petroleum Engineer
- Geoscientist/Geologist
- Environmental Scientist
- Public Relations Officer
- Health and Safety Officer
- Legal Advisor/Lawyer
- Chemical Engineer
- Economist/Policy Analyst
Eligible States for DPR Recruitment 2025/2026
Applicants from any of the listed States are eligible for the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) Recruitment 2025/2026:
| Abia | Adamawa | Akwa Ibom |
| Anambra | Bauchi | Bayelsa |
| Benue | Borno | Cross River |
| Delta | Ebonyi | Edo |
| Ekiti | Enugu | Gombe |
| Imo | Jigawa | Kaduna |
| Kano | Katsina | Kebbi |
| Kogi | Kwara | Lagos |
| Nasarawa | Niger | Ogun |
| Ondo | Osun | Oyo |
| Plateau | Rivers | Sokoto |
| Taraba | Yobe | Zamfara and FCT |
Qualifications For DPR Recruitment 2025/2026
The DPR has set a number of conditions that candidates must fulfill before they can apply for the recruitment exercise:
- You must present documents to identify yourself a citizen of Nigeria
- You must have a good SSCE result with at least 5 credits (Mathematics and English Language included)
- You must be a law-abiding citizen
- You must have a good knowledge of the computer to boost your chances
- You must have at least 2 years experience in the role you’re applying for
- Candidate must have a first degree in a course related to the position applied for
How To Apply for DPR Recruitment 2025/2026
We have compiled the few simple steps you need to follow to access the DPR application form and apply successfully below:
- Kindly log on to the official recruitment website of the DPR at www.dpr.gov.ng or www.nuprc.gov.ng
- Create an account using your email address and password
- Access the application form and fill it correctly
- Attach any supportive credentials
- Recheck the bio-data form to correct any mistakes and click submit
When Is the Deadline for DPR Recruitment
The Department of Petroleum Resources has not opened its recruitment window yet. As soon as the portal is open, this page will be updated.
Check the official DPR recruitment website regularly for the official updates.