First Bank Pan African Graduate Trainee Program 2026

Applications for the First Bank Pan African Graduate Trainee Program are now open to all interested and qualified applicants. In addition to a competitive monthly salary, the program offers career development, professional training, and networking opportunities to selected candidates from all over Africa.

Program Overview

Host Institution	First Bank
Eligible Countries	Nigeria \| Ghana \| Gambia \| Guinea \| Senegal \| Sierra Leone \| DR Congo
Requirements	Fresh Bachelor’s Degree or HND graduates under 27–28 years of age
Category	Corporate Internships \| Graduate Training
Reward	Monthly Salary \| Professional Training \| Employment
Application Closing Date	1st September, 2026

This post provides a detailed information of the First Bank corporate training track, alongside the explicit procedures required to successfully file your application.

Benefits of First Bank Pan African Graduate Trainee Program 2026

Selected young professionals who secure placement in the Pan-African cohort will enjoy the following benefits:

Competitive Monthly Salary
Professional Corporate Training
Accelerated Career Development
Broad Networking Opportunities
Corporate Welfare Package

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Eligibility Criteria

To clear the preliminary screening checks for the First Bank Graduate Trainee baseline, candidates must fulfill the specific parameters designated for their country:

Core Behavioral Competencies:

Must display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess strong analytical, critical thinking, and structured problem-solving abilities.
Must exhibit interpersonal relationship management skills and a collaborative team spirit.

Country-Specific Benchmarks (e.g., Nigeria):

Must not be older than 27 years of age by June 30, 2026.
A minimum of 5 credits (including English Language and Mathematics) in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE).
Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or a Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Upper Credit in any discipline.
Must have completed or be due to officially complete the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program by June 30, 2026. (Note: Equivalent national service milestones apply to other regions, such as NSS completion for Ghana).

Requirements

Ensure you have high-quality, clear digital scans of these verification files ready for upload. All uploads must be formatted as PDF documents:

Professional Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Official university degree certificates, HND diplomas, or statements of results.
Valid Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) results or certificates.
National identification documents.
Official National Service discharge certificate or active deployment letters valid through June 30, 2026.

How to Apply for First Bank Pan African Graduate Trainee Program 2026

The registration process is structured through the central First Bank enterprise cloud talent management portal. Follow this step-by-step sequence:

Click on the button below to start application.
Review the list of localized regional openings matching your country of residence.
Select your target country vacancy notice and click the “APPLY” button to activate the candidate experience module.
Set up an applicant profile, answer the profile questions, upload your documents, and submit your profile before deadline.

APPLICATION LINK

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