The Katsina State Government has officially opened the online enrolment portal for the Katsina State 2026 Promotion Exams for eligible public servants across the state. This development follows the approval of His Excellency, Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON, appointing Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic as the organizing and consulting institution for the conduct of the promotional assessment. The promotion examination is scheduled to hold on Saturday, 31 January and Sunday, 1 February 2026.
Katsina State 2026 Promotion Exam Enrolment Dates
According to an official circular from the Office of the Head of Service, eligible officers are required to complete their digital enrolment within the approved period:
Start Date: Thursday, 8 January 2026
Closing Date: Monday, 26 January 2026
The enrolment process is strictly time-bound, and no extension will be granted after the closing date.
Official Registration Portal for Katsina State Promotion Exams 2026
Eligible officers are to complete their registration online using the official portal:
Katsina State Promotion Exams Portal:
https://url-shortener.me/5LYK
(Accessed through Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic Consultancy Services)
Applicants are advised to ensure they use only the approved portal to avoid errors or invalid submissions.
Examination Timetable
Paper 1: Application of Public Service Rules and Procedures
Date: Saturday, 31 January 2026
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Paper 2: Office Administrative Procedures and Contemporary Issues
Date: Saturday, 31 January 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Officers on Grade Level 15 and above will also sit for an additional Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Assessment Numbers and Candidate Categories
Each eligible participant has already been assigned a unique assessment number by Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic. These numbers are mandatory for enrolment and must be handled carefully.
Officers are required to enter only the last four digits of their assessment number during initial selection.
The full assessment number must then be entered in the confirmation field.
Exam Centres and Grade Level Categories
Grade Levels 07 – 14:
Candidates will write two papers at any of the following centres:Katsina
Daura
Funtua
Grade Level 15 and above:
Candidates will sit for three papers, including CBT, exclusively at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic.
Enrolment Requirements
During registration, candidates must:
Provide accurate personal information matching official service records
Select preferred examination centre and grade range
Upload:
Recent passport photograph
Valid means of identification
Review all entries carefully before submitting the form
After Successful Registration
Upon successful submission, candidates will receive a confirmation message containing two important links:
Reading materials for the examination
Downloadable clearance document, which includes:
Personal details
Examination schedule
Clearance card
Candidates are required to print the clearance document and present it at the examination venue.
Technical Issues and Physical Enrolment Option
Officers experiencing technical difficulties or unable to access the portal are advised to visit Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic in person to complete their enrolment on or before 26 January 2026.
Late enrolment will not be entertained.
Official Directive
All Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) are directed to circulate this information widely to ensure full compliance by all eligible personnel.
Signed:
Jafaru Abdullahi Maimage
For: Head of Civil Service of Katsina State
FAQs: Katsina State 2026 Promotion Exams
1. Who is eligible for the Katsina State 2026 promotion examination?
The promotion exam is open to qualified officers currently serving in the Katsina State Public Service who meet the eligibility requirements as approved by the Office of the Head of Service.
2. When is the Katsina State promotion exam holding?
The examination is scheduled to take place on:
Saturday, 31 January 2026
Sunday, 1 February 2026
3. What is the deadline for online enrolment?
Online enrolment begins on Thursday, 8 January 2026 and closes on Monday, 26 January 2026. No extension will be granted after the deadline.
4. What is the official portal for registration?
Eligible officers must register through the official portal managed by Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic:
https://url-shortener.me/5LYK
5. What subjects will be written in the promotion exam?
Candidates will be examined in:
Application of Public Service Rules and Procedures
Office Administrative Procedures and Contemporary Issues
Officers on Grade Level 15 and above will also take a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
6. Who is organizing the promotion examination?
The examination is being organized by Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, following approval from the Katsina State Government.
7. What grade levels are expected to participate?
Grade Levels 07 – 14: Two written papers
Grade Level 15 and above: Three papers, including CBT
8. Where will the promotion exams be conducted?
Officers on GL 07–14 can choose Katsina, Daura, or Funtua as their exam centre.
Officers on GL 15 and above will write their exams at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic only.
9. What is an assessment number and why is it important?
Each candidate has been issued a unique assessment number, which is required during registration. Applicants must select the last four digits and then confirm the full number to complete enrolment.
10. What documents are required during enrolment?
Applicants are required to upload:
A recent passport photograph
A valid means of identification
11. What should I do after completing registration?
After submission, candidates will receive links to:
Download reading materials
Download and print their clearance card, which must be presented at the examination venue.
12. What if I have issues accessing the registration portal?
Officers experiencing technical issues should visit Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic in person to complete enrolment before 26 January 2026.
13. Is there any fee required for the promotion exam registration?
No. There is no payment required for the registration. Candidates are advised to avoid middlemen or unofficial agents.
14. Will there be any extension of the registration deadline?
No extension will be granted beyond 26 January 2026.
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