The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced the next stage of its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, with shortlisted candidates set to proceed for physical screening and document verification.
The exercise is for applicants who participated in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted in November 2025. Candidates have been advised to verify their status through the official recruitment portal and complete all required steps ahead of the screening exercise.
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Screening process officially begins
The CDCFIB has commenced the physical screening and document verification stage of the ongoing recruitment exercise into Nigeria’s paramilitary services.
Only CBT participants are eligible
The exercise is specifically for candidates who participated in the online Computer-Based Test (CBT) held in November 2025.
Shortlisting status can be checked from June 15
According to the Board, applicants are expected to verify whether they have been shortlisted between Monday, June 15 and Friday, June 20, 2026, through the official recruitment portal.
Candidates must log in using their application numbers
Successful applicants are required to access the recruitment portal using the same application number used during registration.
Academic credentials must be uploaded
Shortlisted candidates will be required to upload their academic certificates and other necessary documents on the portal before proceeding to the next stage.
Applicants will choose their screening date and venue
The system allows successful candidates to select their preferred screening date and verification centre.
The recruitment process is completely free
The Board reiterated that no payment is required at any stage of the recruitment process.
“The Board wishes to emphasize that the recruitment process is completely free hence, no fee should be paid by applicants to any individual, agent, group or organization claiming to render assistance with shortlisting, venue allocation, document upload, access to screening venue, or final selection.”
Beware of fraudsters and fake recruitment agents
Candidates have been warned not to patronise employment racketeers or individuals claiming they can influence the recruitment process.
Ignore fake messages and suspicious links
The Board advised applicants to disregard unofficial shortlisting messages, fraudulent websites, and individuals impersonating CDCFIB officials.
Follow only official communication channels
Major-General Ahmed Jibril (rtd), Secretary of the Board, stated that all genuine information regarding the exercise will be communicated exclusively through official CDCFIB platforms.
Recruitment will be based on merit
The Board assured applicants that the exercise will be conducted transparently and in line with public service recruitment guidelines.
According to Major-General Jibril, the Board remains committed to ensuring that the multi-agency recruitment exercise is fair, credible, and merit-driven while adhering strictly to established civil service regulations.
Applicants are therefore encouraged to complete all required verification steps within the stipulated period and remain vigilant against scams throughout the recruitment process.
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