Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) Past Questions and Answers 2026

The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has opened its 2026 recruitment for full-time positions across Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Assistant cadres.

Applications run online via the official portal from 28 July 2026 to 10 August 2026. Shortlisting is expected around 13 August 2026, with Computer-Based Test (CBT) screening and interviews from 15 August 2026. The application is completely free.

NAQS is a regulatory agency under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Its core mandate is to prevent the introduction, establishment, and spread of exotic pests, diseases, and contaminants affecting plants, animals, and aquatic resources and their products. This protects Nigeria’s agricultural economy, supports food safety, and facilitates safe international trade through sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures.

Available Positions (from the official advert)

Superintendent Cadre: Chief Superintendent of Quarantine (CSQ – CONMESS 21/ET Doctors – DVM required), Deputy Superintendent of Quarantine (DSQ – CONRASS 08 – Law or related degree), Assistant Superintendent of Quarantine II (ASQ II – CONRASS 07 – first degree).
Inspectorate Cadre: Inspector of Quarantine (IA I–IA III – CONRASS 05 – OND/NCE).
Assistant Cadre: Quarantine Assistant (QA I–QA III – CONRASS 04 – SSCE/NECO/GCE with at least five credits including English and Mathematics, not more than two sittings).

Key Statutory Requirements

Applicants must be Nigerian by birth, possess a National Identity Number (NIN), be medically fit (with a government hospital medical fitness certificate), pass a drug test, be of good character (no criminal conviction or secret society/cult membership), free from financial embarrassment, meet height requirements (not less than 1.55 m for females and 1.65 m for males; chest measurement not less than 0.87 m for men), and be computer literate. Certain physical challenges and pregnancy (due to the rigour of physical exercises) disqualify candidates. Any undeclared certificate will not be accepted after recruitment.

NAQS CBT Past Questions Are Your Ultimate Success Multiplier

Many candidates make the fatal mistake of reading voluminous textbooks or studying theory endlessly without looking at how questions are actually structured. Here is why reviewing past questions completely shifts the odds in your favor:

Pattern Recognition: Public service and federal aptitude test bodies (such as consultants managing CBT platforms) draw heavily from standard question banks. Over time, you begin to notice recurring themes, recurrent phrasing, and specific structural traps.
Time Management Mastery: A typical CBT exam might give you 50 to 100 questions across multiple subjects in just 45 to 60 minutes. That leaves less than a minute per question. Practicing with past questions under strict timed conditions builds your internal clock.
Anxiety Reduction: Familiarity breeds confidence. When you sit in front of the CBT workstation and the interface looks exactly like what you practiced at home, your cortisol levels drop, allowing your cognitive faculties to function at peak performance.

Why Past Questions Matter for NAQS CBT

The CBT is a critical screening stage for shortlisted candidates. While official NAQS-specific past papers are not widely published in the public domain, the test typically covers areas common to federal agricultural and paramilitary-style recruitments:

General English / Verbal Reasoning
Numerical / Quantitative Reasoning
Current Affairs & General Knowledge (Nigeria history, government, recent agricultural policies)
Professional / Domain Knowledge (agriculture, plant/animal health, quarantine principles, SPS measures, pests and diseases, international trade standards)

Practising related past questions (from agencies like Customs, NAFDAC-style tests, general aptitude banks, or Agricultural Science papers) builds speed, accuracy, and familiarity with CBT format. Focus especially on NAQS’s mandate, common Nigerian export commodities (cocoa, sesame, ginger, cashew, cassava), major pests/diseases, and phytosanitary certification.

Sample Practice Questions (Typical Style)

1. What is the primary mandate of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS)? A. Revenue collection at borders B. Preventing introduction and spread of exotic pests and diseases of plants, animals and aquatic resources C. Issuing international passports D. Managing agricultural subsidies Answer: B

2. Quarantine regulations are mainly established to: A. Allow free importation of all plant materials B. Prevent introduction of foreign diseases and pests C. Assist farmers to grow only foreign crops D. Speed up the spread of diseases Answer: B

3. Which of the following is a key sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measure? A. Ignoring pest risk analysis B. Inspection, surveillance, and certification of agricultural commodities C. Unrestricted movement of live animals D. Abolishing export standards Answer: B

4. Minimum educational requirement for the Assistant Cadre generally includes: A. First degree only B. SSCE/NECO/GCE with at least five credits including English and Mathematics C. Master’s degree D. Professional accounting qualification only Answer: B

5. Applicants for Chief Superintendent of Quarantine (Veterinary) must possess: A. SSCE only B. DVM from a recognised institution plus NYSC discharge/exemption C. OND only D. Any diploma Answer: B

Additional practice areas: basic arithmetic (percentages, ratios), English comprehension and grammar, Nigerian current affairs, common crop/livestock pests and diseases, and the roles of international bodies such as IPPC and WOAH (formerly OIE).

How to Prepare Effectively

Study the official advert thoroughly and understand the cadres and requirements.
Practise timed CBT-style tests covering the four main areas listed earlier.
Review NAQS functions: plant quarantine, animal (veterinary) quarantine, aquatic resources quarantine, pest risk analysis, and certification.
Stay updated via the official website (naqs.gov.ng) and verified social channels.
Keep your application documents ready and monitor your email/SMS for shortlisting and CBT details.
Never pay anyone for the form, shortlisting, or “guaranteed” success — the process is free.

Closing Dates to Note

Application opens: 28 July 2026
Application closes: 10 August 2026
Shortlisting: around 13 August 2026
CBT / Screening / Interviews: from 15 August 2026

Successful candidates who pass the CBT and subsequent stages stand a chance to join an agency that serves as Nigeria’s first line of defence for agricultural biosecurity and safe trade.

Start preparing early with relevant aptitude and agricultural science past questions. Focus on understanding NAQS’s mandate rather than memorising random facts. Best of luck to all applicants — apply only through the official portal and stay alert against fraudsters.

For the latest official updates, always refer to recruitment.naqs.gov.ng and naqs.gov.ng.