Civil Service Promotion Exams Past Question

The Lagos State Civil Service Promotion Examination is a merit-based assessment used by the Lagos State Government to evaluate and advance civil servants in their careers.  Here’s what you need to know and some basic past questions and if you are preparing for the exam and need more past questions you can contact us on: 08102326329.

Purpose & Structure

1. Career Advancement

   The exam targets civil servants eligible for promotion to higher grade levels. It’s part of a broader assessment process that includes performance appraisals, structured training, and interviews

2. Hybrid Assessment Model

   • Lagos State employs a Revised Structured Training Programme (RSTP) that includes both physical and virtual sessions tailored to specific grade levels. This is followed by written assessments and oral interview

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     Recent Developments (2025 Cycle)

     • The 2025 promotion exercise ran from May 13–19 at the Lagos Public Service Staff Development Centre in Magodo. It included strict protocols like banning mobile devices and requiring ID verification (Staff ID, NIN, LASRRA card). Candidates used online portals to download their exam slips lagosstate.gov.ng+4tribuneonlineng.com+4lagosstate.gov.ng+4.

     • Venues for structured training included facilities like Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium and other designated centers dlit.co+5progressivenews.ng+5lagosstate.gov.ng+5.

     • The Head of Service (HOS) encouraged continuous self-development, reinforcing that preparation shouldn’t rely solely on promotion exams

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       Candidate Preparation & Logistics

       • Print Exam Slip: Log into the Lagos Examinations Board portal (e.g., examsboard.lagosstate.gov.ng) to download and print your exam slip for hall assignment nafstsuniuyo.org.ng+2tribuneonlineng.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2.

       • Bring Valid ID: Required documents include Staff ID, NIN, or LASRRA card tribuneonlineng.com.

       • Training & Development: Actively participate in the training programmes, as the exam is not the only determinant — your performance in these sessions matters .

       • Device Restrictions: No electronic gadgets allowed during exams to ensure exam integrity

Here are some past questions you should note:

Correspondence or material graded according to its sensitivity or importance is referred to as ____?

A. Unclassified correspondence
B. Classified correspondence
C. Civil service rule correspondence
D. Managed correspondence

One of the options below is not one of the sources of information in civil service.

A. The public service rules
B. Circulars and curricular letter
C. Government white paper
D. Newspapers and blogs

The military coup of July 25, 1975, which topped General Yakubu Gowon from power took place when he attended which important event?

a. OAU Summit in Kampala
b. UN General Assembly in New York
c. Assembly of Heads of States of ECOWAS in Monrovia
d. The Olympic Games

The British took over Nigeria through

a. Negotiation

b. Bargaining

c. War

d. The Sea

Civil Service Promotion Exams Past Question

The 3 leading political parties in the just-held national election in Nigeria are
A. APC, NNPC&LP
B. PDP, LP&NNPP
C. APGA, PDP&APC
D. APC, PDP&LP

The head of the service has the power to sack a worker

A. True
B. False
C. Circumstantial
D. None of the above

Who appoints the Head of Service?
A. Chairman Civil Service Commission
B. Ministry of Establishment
C. Governor
D. Body of Permanent Secretaries

What Grade Level qualifies an officer for 2 domestic staff
A. 15
B. 14
C.16
D. 17

An officer in the service can be considered for confirmation after satisfying one of the following.

What does xxx means in official communication

A. Secret
B. Slow
C. Urgent
D. Share with others

A. Friendly with Co-workers
B. Punctual and diligent at work
C. Spend a minimum of 2 years without blemish

D. Work hard

Summary

The Lagos State Civil Service Promotion Exam is an integral part of a structured, performance-oriented promotion system. It combines rigorous training, written tests, interviews, and ongoing assessment. Recent cycles in 2025 saw improvements in transparency, alignment in dates, and added measures like banning electronics to maintain fairness.

🎯 Want to Prepare?

• Register and regularly check the Examinations Board portal for updates and exam slips.

• Attend all scheduled Structured Training and RSTP sessions.

• Study available materials on public administration, state policies, and your job-specific responsibilities.

• Get copies of past question papers for practice (through official or reputable sources).

• Bring the required IDs and avoid electronic devices on exam day.