PTDF OSS Interview 2026/2027 for Shortlisted Candidates

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund, PTDF, has commenced the dispatch of invitation letters to shortlisted candidates for the 2026/2027 Overseas Scholarship Scheme, OSS, MSc and Ph.D. selection interviews.

The update marks the next stage in the scholarship process; shortlisted applicants are now being called for physical interviews in Abuja.

PTDF interview details for shortlisted candidates

Shortlisted applicants are scheduled for physical interviews at the PTDF Building, Central Business District, Abuja.

According to the official correspondence, the interview sessions are set to begin on Thursday, 16 April 2026, at 09:00 AM. The notice is clear, and the timing is fixed.

Arrival time at the interview venue

PTDF advised invited candidates to arrive at least 30 minutes before their scheduled interview time.

That early arrival is for a smooth accreditation process; it is part of the instruction sent to shortlisted applicants.

Required documents for the PTDF scholarship interview

All invited candidates must present their original documents for citation.

Mandatory documents to bring

• O’ Level Results (WAEC/NECO/Equivalent)
• B.Sc. Certificate
• NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Letter
• Local Government Identification
• Master’s Degree Certificate (Mandatory for Ph.D. candidates)
• Evidence of Professional Membership (Where applicable)

What the scholarship scheme is meant to support

The PTDF Scholarship Team expressed its best wishes to all candidates as they move to this stage of the programme.

The scholarship programme is aimed at developing indigenous manpower for the Nigerian oil and gas industry. That remains the stated purpose of the scheme; plain, direct, and central to the process.