Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of a Second-Class Lower Bachelor's Degree in Economics or related disciplines such as Finance, Agricultural Economics, Economics Education, Cooperative Economics, Rural Economics, Petroleum Economics, Development Studies, Taxation, Demography and Social Statistics, Actuarial Science, or Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) from a recognized university.
• A Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Economics, Finance, Development Finance, or Taxation, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
• Holders of MBA, M.Sc. in Budgeting and Public Financial Management, or Masters in Development Studies (MDS) with a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
• Completion of the mandatory NYSC programme.
• Five O’ Level credits, including English, Mathematics, Economics, and two other relevant subjects.