The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced that its recruitment portal will reopen from October 28 to November 13, 2026. This move is not a fresh recruitment exercise but an opportunity for eligible candidates who have advanced to the final stages of the ongoing recruitment exercise to check their status and complete outstanding requirements.
According to the Secretary to the Board, Major General Abdulmalik Jibril (retd.), candidates who have reached the oral interview stage are expected to log in to the recruitment portal to confirm their status and obtain codes for mandatory drug screening. The screening will be conducted at National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) offices in candidates’ respective states, and it will be free, with the Federal Government covering the cost.
Jibril stressed that applicants should be cautious of individuals or intermediaries demanding payment to facilitate the process. He warned that candidates who are asked to pay for the screening should report the matter to the nearest security agency. Those who successfully complete the required screening will proceed to Abuja to collect their appointment letters, subject to meeting other recruitment conditions.
The board approved 27,624 promotions across the four agencies under its supervision. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) recorded the highest number, with 17,343 personnel promoted. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) followed with 4,601 promotions, while the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recorded 4,097. The Federal Fire Service (FFS) accounted for 1,583 promotions.
Jibril said the promotions were intended to address career stagnation, improve personnel morale and strengthen service delivery across the agencies. The board also approved decisions on 228 disciplinary cases as part of efforts to promote accountability and professionalism.
The ongoing recruitment exercise reportedly attracted more than 1.8 million applications after it was launched in July 2025. Of the applicants, 573,523 advanced to document screening, while 286,697 were shortlisted for the computer-based test. A total of 221,996 candidates reportedly failed to meet the required benchmark at that stage.
The board urged candidates to rely on its official communication channels for updates and to avoid anyone demanding payment or promising to influence recruitment outcomes. The current recruitment process covers the NSCDC, Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service and Federal Fire Service.
Key points
- The CDCFIB has reopened its recruitment portal from October 28 to November 13, 2026.
- A total of 27,624 personnel have been promoted across four paramilitary agencies.
- The ongoing recruitment exercise attracted more than 1.8 million applications.
