The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has congratulated applicants who successfully advanced to the next stage of its 2025 recruitment exercise. In a statement issued on Thursday, November 27, 2025, the Board reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring transparency and fairness in the selection process, emphasizing adherence to the Federal Character principle and addressing the specific needs of each paramilitary service ¹ ².
The Board announced that shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in the next phase, which includes physical screening and document verification. Applicants who performed well in the recently concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) were selected strictly based on merit. The CDCFIB urged all successful candidates to visit the official recruitment portal, (link unavailable), from Monday, December 1, to Wednesday, December 3, 2025, to confirm their status and select their preferred screening venue and date ¹ ³.
The physical screening exercise is scheduled to take place across the country from Monday, December 8, to Friday, December 12, 2025, in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Candidates are expected to bring original copies of their documents for verification, alongside their invitation slips generated from the portal. The Board has warned applicants to disregard unofficial communications or fraudulent messages claiming to represent the CDCFIB ¹ ² ⁴.
The recruitment process covers positions in four major paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior: the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The Board explained that the shortlisting process reflects a balanced approach, ensuring equitable representation from all regions while considering the manpower needs of each service ² ⁴.
CDCFIB also reminded candidates to prepare adequately for the rigorous physical screening phase, which includes fitness tests and document evaluations. The Board emphasized that all stages of the recruitment exercise are free, transparent, and strictly merit-driven. Applicants are advised to avoid engaging with agents or paying for shortcuts, as the recruitment process is designed to uphold integrity and fairness ² ³.
This update signals significant progress in the CDCFIB’s 2025 recruitment exercise, bringing thousands of Nigerians closer to securing positions in key security and paramilitary roles. The Board congratulated successful candidates once again and encouraged them to follow official guidelines closely to ensure smooth participation in the upcoming stages ¹ ² ⁴.