Cadre in civil service refers to the classification of employees based on their specialization, level of education, and professional responsibilities.
The Nigerian Civil Service plays a vital role being an important government component. It serves as the bureaucratic machinery through which policies are implemented and public services are delivered. Civil servants operate across various ministries, departments, and agencies, helping to administer government programs and ensure that the machinery of the state runs smoothly.
Understanding the structure of the civil service, particularly the different cadres, is essential for anyone interested in Nigerian public administration, policy, or governance.
List of Cadres in Nigerian Civil Service
There are over 250 cadres in Nigeria civil service. These cadres indicate the designation, role or rank of civil servants in various Ministries, Departments and Agencies at different Grade Levels.
The cadres are:
COMMON SERVICES
Cleaner
Watchman
Security Guard
Messenger
Porter
Radio/Telephone Operator
Tailor
Motor Driver/Driver Mechanic
Stores Attendant
Storekeeper
Stores Officer
Stock Verifier
Typist
Confidential Secretary
Clerical Staff
Executive Officer (General Duties)
Administrative Officer
Library Officer
Librarian
CATERING DOMESTIC AND HOTEL SERVICES
Gardner
Washerman
Kitchen Attendant/Cook
Steward
Catering Assistant
Catering Officer
Instructor (Catering)
AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Agricultural Field Attendant
Agricultural Field Overseer
Agricultural Superintendent
Agricultural Officer
Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Research Officer
Fisheries Attendant
Fisherman
Fisheries Overseer
Fishing Mate
Master Fisherman
Fisheries Superintendent
Fisheries Officer
Forest Attendant
Forest Overseer
Forest Guard/Ranger
Forest Superintendent
Forest Officer
Game Attendant
Game Guard/Ranger
Hides and Skins Attendant
Hides and Skins Overseer
Hides and Skins Superintendent
Hides and Skins Officer
Irrigation Attendant
Irrigation Overseer
Irrigation Superintendent
Irrigation Officer
Livestock Attendant
Livestock Overseer
Livestock Superintendent
Livestock Officer/Livestock Development Officer
Lands Resources Officer
Produce/Pest Control Attendant
Produce/Pest Control Inspector
Produce Superintendent
Produce Officer
Tsetse Fly Control Attendant
Tsetse Fly Control Overseer
Tsetse Fly Superintendent
Veterinary Laboratory/Clinic Attendant
Veterinary Laboratory Assistant
Veterinary Laboratory Technician
Veterinary Laboratory Technologist
Zoo Keeper
Zoo Curator
CIVIL AVIATION AND METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES
Switch Room Attendant
Signals Superintendent
Communications Officer
Air Traffic Controller
Aeronautical Information Services Assistant
Aeronautical Information Services Officer
Meteorological Attendant
Meteorological Officer
Meteorologist
Electrical Superintendent
COMMERCE
Trade Assistant
Trade Officer
Inspector of Weights and Measures
Commercial Officer
CULTURE AND TOURISM
Cultural Attendant
Cultural Assistant
Executive Officer (Culture)
Cultural Officer
Curator
Tourist Guide
Executive Officer (Tourism)
Tourism Officer
NATIONAL PLANNING
Data Processing Assistant
Data Processing Officer
Programme Analyst
Enumerator/Field Assistant
Statistical Assistant
Statistical Officer/Field Superintendent
Statistician
Planning Officer
EDUCATION
Teacher/Headmaster
Assistant Education Officer
Education Officer
Handicraftsman
Instructor (Secretarial)
Technical Officer (Audio-Visual)
FINANCE
Executive Officer (Audit)
Auditor
Executive Officer (Accounts)
Accountant
Executive Officer (Revenue)
Inspector of Taxes
Actuary
Insurance Inspector
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Courier
Executive Officer (Foreign Affairs)
Foreign Affairs Officer
HEALTH
Dental Technologist
Health Attendant
Health Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Laboratory Superintendent (Maintenance)
Medical Officer
Medical Records Technician
Nutrition Officer
Dietician
Prosthetic
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacist
Physiotherapist
Scientific Officer
Population Programme Officer
Braille Transcriber
Environmental Health Officer
INDUSTRIES
Technical Assistant (Industrial)
Technical Officer (Industrial)
Technical Officer (Pottery)
Technical Officer (Textile)
INFORMATION
Archaeologist
Art Production Assistant
Art Production Officer
Archives Assistant
Executive Officer (Archives)
Archivist
Audio-Visual Officer
Cameraman
Dubbing Theatre Projectionist
Ethnographer
Film Editing Assistant
Film Editor
Film Production Assistant
Film Production Officer
Graphic Arts Attendant/Assistant
Graphic Arts Officer
Information Assistant
Executive Officer (Information)
Information Officer
Museum Guard
Photographic Assistant
Photographer
Press Attendant
Sun Machine Printing Attendant
Superintendent of Monument
Script Writer
Technical Officer (Antiquities)
Technical Officer (Maintenance)
INTERNAL AFFAIRS
Dog Kennel Attendant
Hangman
Executive Officer (Civic Registration)
Civic Registration Officer
JUDICIARY
Bailiff
Labour Inspector
Labour Officer
Technical Officer (Trade Test)
Safety Inspector
Inspector of Factories
Co-operative Inspector
Co-operative Officer
Registrar of Co-operative Societies
LEGISLATURE
Co-operative Officer
Registrar of Co-operative Societies
SOLID MINERALS DEVELOPMENT
Cartographic Attendant
Cartographic Draughtsman
Technical Officer (Cartography)
Driller
Laboratory Technologist (Mining)
Field Attendant
Geological Assistant
Technical Officer (Exploration)
Geologist
Sub-Inspector of Mines
Technical Officer (Mining)
Inspector of Mines
Scientific Officer (Mining)
WOMEN AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Community Development Assistant
Community Development Officer
Social Welfare Assistant
Social Welfare Officer
Inspector (NYSC)
TRANSPORT
Freight man
Coastal Assistant
Freight Officer
Marine Engineering Assistant
Marine Engineer/Marine Officer
Junior Desk Staff
Senior Desk Staff
Boatman
Bargeman
Greaser
Patrolman
Turnstile Operator
WATER RESOURCES
Technical Assistant (Water Engineering)
Technical Officer (Water Resources)
Water Engineer/Water Resources Engineer/Hydrological Engineer
