Nigerian Civil Service Questions PDF

Here are some simple Computer-Based Test (CBT) questions based on the Nigerian Civil Service Rules: 1. Which of the following is the primary objective of the Nigerian Civil Service? a) To serve the political party in power b) To implement government policies and programs c) To regulate the private...

Here are some simple Computer-Based Test (CBT) questions based on the Nigerian Civil Service Rules: 1. Which of the following is the primary objective of the Nigerian Civil Service? a) To serve the political party in power b) To implement government policies and programs c) To regulate the private sector d) To generate revenue for the government 2. According to the Nigerian Civil Service Rules, what is the retirement age for civil servants? a) 55 years b) 60 years c) 65 years d) 70 years 3. What is the maximum number of years a civil servant can serve before mandatory retirement, regardless of age? a) 30 years b) 35 years c) 40 years d) 45 years 4. Which of the following is NOT a core value of the Nigerian Civil Service? a) Impartiality b) Corruption c) Professionalism d) Accountability 5. Under what condition can a civil servant be dismissed from service? a) Failure to attend social events b) Breach of the Public Service Rules c) Participation in political rallies d) Poor dress sense 6. What is the official working hour for Nigerian civil servants per day? a) 6 hours b) 7 hours c) 8 hours d) 9 hours 7. Which document serves as the guiding framework for civil service operations in Nigeria? a) The Nigerian Constitution b) The Civil Service Handbook c) The Public Service Rules d) The Financial Regulations 8. What is the required notice period for resignation from the civil service? a) One week b) Two weeks c) One month d) Three months 9. In the Nigerian Civil Service, which body is responsible for recruitment and promotion of officers? a) The Ministry of Labour b) The Civil Service Commission c) The Office of the Head of Service d) The Public Complaints Commission 10. Which of the following is considered misconduct in the civil service? a) Taking casual leave b) Reporting late to work frequently c) Participating in workplace training d) Seeking further education opportunities 11. Which of the following is a type of leave available to civil servants? a) Annual leave b) Maternity leave c) Study leave d) All of the above 12. What is the maximum number of days allowed for annual leave in the Nigerian Civil Service? a) 20 days b) 25 days c) 30 days d) 35 days 13. A civil servant who wishes to engage in private business must first obtain permission from: a) The President b) The Civil Service Commission c) The Head of Department d) The Federal Executive Council 14. What action should be taken if a civil servant is found guilty of serious misconduct? a) Promotion b) Warning letter c) Suspension or dismissal d) Salary increment 15. In the event of a civil servant's transfer, who is responsible for approving it? a) The President b) The Permanent Secretary c) The Head of Service d) The Civil Service Commission 16. What is the penalty for absenteeism without official permission in the Nigerian Civil Service? a) Salary increment b) Written warning c) Deduction from salary d) Termination of appointment 17. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Nigerian Civil Service Commission? a) Appointment of civil servants b) Promotion of civil servants c) Running for political office d) Disciplinary control of civil servants 18. A civil servant is eligible for pension benefits after serving for a minimum of how many years? a) 10 years b) 15 years c) 20 years d) 35 years 19. Who is the highest-ranking officer in the Nigerian Civil Service? a) The Minister of Civil Service b) The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation c) The President d) The Director-General 20. According to the Civil Service Rules, how often should a civil servant's performance be evaluated? a) Weekly b) Monthly c) Annually d) Every five years 21. In which of the following cases can a civil servant apply for study leave with pay? a) If the course is relevant to the job b) If the course is recommended by a friend c) If the course is fully self-sponsored d) If the course is online only 22. Which of these is a disciplinary measure applicable to civil servants? a) Verbal appreciation b) Suspension without pay c) Award of excellence d) Salary advancement 23. When a civil servant is required to travel officially, what document is typically required? a) International passport b) Travel order c) Flight ticket d) Official letter of introduction 24. Which of the following ranks is the entry-level position for university graduates in the Nigerian Civil Service? a) Executive Officer b) Assistant Director c) Administrative Officer II d) Permanent Secretary 25. The code of conduct for public officers in Nigeria is enforced by which institution? a) The Civil Service Commission b) The Code of Conduct Bureau c) The Ministry of Justice d) The Federal Character Commission 26. What document outlines the terms and conditions of employment in the civil service? a) Appointment Letter b) Public Service Rules c) Employee Handbook d) Office Memo 27. What does 'PSC' stand for in the context of Nigerian Civil Service? a) Public Service Commission b) Pension Scheme Commission c) Public Sector Council d) Professional Standards Council 28. Which of the following is an example of official misconduct? a) Completing assigned tasks early b) Falsification of records c) Working overtime d) Volunteering for extra assignments 29. Civil servants are prohibited from participating in which of the following activities? a) Political campaigns b) Community service c) Training workshops d) Workplace competitions 30. What is the main role of the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation? a) Implementation of government policies b) Coordinating civil service reforms c) Conducting elections d) Organizing social events General Principles 1. What is the primary objective of the Nigerian Civil Service? 2. What is the maximum retirement age for civil servants? 3. Civil servants must remain impartial to: 4. What is the working hour policy for Nigerian civil servants? 5. Who is the highest-ranking officer in the Civil Service? 6. What document governs the operations of the Civil Service? 7. Civil servants are expected to adhere to what kind of standards? 8. Which body is responsible for promotions in the Civil Service? 9. How often should civil servant performance be reviewed? 10. What is the duration of probation for new employees? Recruitment and Appointments 11. What is the minimum qualification for entry into the Civil Service? 12. Entry-level university graduates 1. What is the primary objective of the Nigerian Civil Service? a) To serve the government of the day b) To implement government policies and programs c) To engage in private business d) To serve political parties 2. The maximum retirement age for civil servants in Nigeria is: a) 55 years b) 60 years c) 65 years d) 70 years 3. Which document serves as the primary guideline for the operation of the Nigerian Civil Service? a) The Nigerian Constitution b) The Public Service Rules c) The Financial Regulations d) The Civil Service Handbook 4. Civil servants in Nigeria are entitled to annual leave for a period of: a) 15 days b) 20 days c) 25 days d) 30 days 5. Who is responsible for the recruitment and promotion of civil servants in Nigeria? a) The Federal Executive Council b) The Civil Service Commission c) The Head of Service d) The Ministry of Labour 6. What is the maximum period a civil servant can serve before mandatory retirement, regardless of age? a) 30 years b) 35 years c) 40 years d) 45 years 7. Which of the following is considered a core value of the Nigerian Civil Service? a) Partisanship b) Integrity c) Nepotism d) Favoritism 8. What is the penalty for a civil servant who is absent from work without official permission? a) Promotion b) Written warning c) Dismissal or suspension d) Salary increase 9. What document must a civil servant obtain before engaging in private business? a) Approval from the Ministry of Finance b) Permission from the Head of Service c) Written consent from the Civil Service Commission d) No document is required 10. Which of the following is an action considered a serious misconduct in the Nigerian Civil Service? a) Arriving late to work occasionally b) Participating in political activities c) Taking leave without permission d) Falsifying official documents 11. Civil servants in Nigeria are not permitted to participate in: a) National events b) Political campaigns c) Volunteer work d) Community service 12. The official retirement age for civil servants is: a) 60 years or 35 years of service, whichever comes first b) 65 years or 40 years of service, whichever comes first c) 55 years or 30 years of service, whichever comes first d) 70 years or 45 years of service, whichever comes first 13. How many days of leave are granted to a civil servant upon marriage? a) 5 days b) 10 days c) 15 days d) 30 days 14. What should a civil servant do if they wish to resign from service? a) Submit a letter to the President b) Give one month's notice to their supervisor c) Submit a resignation letter to the Civil Service Commission d) No notice is required 15. In the case of misconduct, which body has the authority to dismiss a civil servant? a) The Ministry of Labour b) The Civil Service Commission c) The President d) The Permanent Secretary 16. What is the penalty for corruption in the Nigerian Civil Service? a) Salary deduction b) Written warning c) Dismissal or suspension d) Promotion 17. What is required for a civil servant to be eligible for a study leave with pay? a) The course must be related to their current duties b) Approval from the Ministry of Education c) Sponsorship from the Head of Service d) The course must be full-time and external 18. How long can a civil servant stay on study leave without pay? a) 6 months b) 1 year c) 2 years d) 3 years 19. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for promotion in the Nigerian Civil Service? a) A performance evaluation report b) Completion of mandatory training c) Length of service d) Political affiliation 20. The Nigerian Civil Service operates under which system of government? a) Federal system b) Unitary system c) Parliamentary system d) Confederal system 21. What is the maximum number of days a civil servant can take as sick leave in a year? a) 15 days b) 30 days c) 60 days d) 90 days 22. Which of the following is a requirement for resignation from the Nigerian Civil Service? a) Immediate resignation with no notice required b) Written approval from the Head of Service c) One month's notice in writing d) Approval from the Ministry of Finance 23. Civil servants are prohibited from: a) Engaging in political activities b) Attending professional development seminars c) Participating in government-sponsored programs d) Working overtime 24. When should a civil servant apply for annual leave? a) At the start of their employment b) At least one month before the intended leave period c) Immediately after an appraisal d) After receiving salary increment 25. What is the purpose of the Code of Conduct Bureau? a) To regulate the appointment of civil servants b) To manage civil servants' pay c) To enforce ethical conduct among public officers d) To oversee the promotion of civil servants 26. What is the primary responsibility of the Head of Civil Service? a) To appoint and dismiss civil servants b) To implement government policies in the Civil Service c) To manage financial matters of the Civil Service d) To monitor political events in the country 27. In the case of a civil servant’s death, who is responsible for ensuring payment of gratuity or pension? a) The Ministry of Labour b) The National Pension Commission c) The Civil Service Commission d) The immediate family 28. What should a civil servant do if they are found guilty of an offense? a) Submit a resignation letter immediately b) Attend a disciplinary hearing c) Submit an appeal to the President d) Ignore the allegation 29. Which of the following leaves is available for civil servants who wish to care for a newborn? a) Maternity leave b) Paternity leave c) Compassionate leave d) Sick leave 30. The Nigerian Civil Service ensures that civil servants adhere to principles of: a) Nepotism b) Corruption c) Accountability d) Partisanship 31. Which body regulates the appointment and transfer of civil servants? a) The Office of the Head of Service b) The Civil Service Commission c) The Ministry of Finance d) The National Assembly 32. Which of the following is NOT a right of a civil servant under the Nigerian Civil Service Rules? a) Right to access personal files b) Right to participate in political campaigns c) Right to annual leave d) Right to fair treatment in promotions 33. How long is a civil servant's probation period in Nigeria? a) 6 months b) 1 year c) 2 years d) 3 months 34. A civil servant who is dissatisfied with a disciplinary action can file an appeal with: a) The Ministry of Labour b) The Civil Service Commission c) The Federal Executive Council d) The Office of the President 35. The Nigerian Civil Service is expected to promote: a) Favoritism b) Integrity and professionalism c) Partisanship d) Nepotism 36. Which of the following is an example of an official misconduct? a) Reporting late for work regularly b) Taking work-related calls c) Attending mandatory training d) Organizing work-related events 37. What should a civil servant do if they want to engage in secondary employment? a) Seek approval from the Civil Service Commission b) Do not inform anyone and continue working c) Only inform the Head of Service d) Seek approval from a colleague 38. In the Nigerian Civil Service, a civil servant’s salary is determined by: a) The Ministry of Finance b) The salary structure c) The President’s decree d) The Civil Service Commission 39. What document must a civil servant submit before taking a leave? a) A leave letter with a medical certificate (for sick leave) b) A leave letter with approval from the President c) A leave letter with permission from the Ministry of Labour d) A leave letter with supervisor approval 40. What action should a civil servant take if they need to take an urgent leave? a) Do nothing and take leave immediately b) Inform the Human Resources Department immediately c) Seek approval from their direct supervisor d) Submit an annual leave application 41. In the case of an official transfer, the civil servant is expected to: a) Ignore the transfer order b) Apply for transfer benefits c) Report to the new posting without delay d) Wait for further instructions from the Head of Service 42. The Nigerian Civil Service Rules prohibit civil servants from: a) Participating in national development programs b) Engaging in the management of their private businesses without prior approval c) Serving in advisory roles in government agencies d) Serving in government service beyond the retirement age 43. What is the maximum number of years a civil servant can stay on study leave with pay? a) 1 year b) 2 years c) 3 years d) 5 years 44. Which of the following ranks is typically the entry-level position for university graduates? a) Administrative Officer II b) Senior Executive Officer c) Director d) Assistant Director 45. What is the maximum period a civil servant is allowed to be absent from work without official leave? a) 7 days b) 14 days c) 21 days d) 30 days