The Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has made the announcement that it will begin a nationwide recruitment exercise into four paramilitary agencies that fall under its jurisdiction.
- Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
- Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
- Federal Fire Service (FFS)
- Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS)
A statement was released on Monday in Abuja by the Secretary to the Board, retired Major-General Abdulmalik Jubril. In the statement, he stated that the recruiting process would start on Thursday, June 27, 2025, and that it would be accessible to Nigerians who meet the requirements.
It was confirmed by Jubril that the exercise is applicable to full-time posts in the Federal Fire Service (FFS), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC).
“All applications must be submitted online through the board’s portal: [https://recruitment.cdcfib.org](https://recruitment.cdcfib.org) within three weeks of this announcement,” he stated. “The application process is free, and multiple entries will lead to automatic disqualification.”
Depending on the organization and the requirements that are required, he stated that the available positions are available in the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Assistant cohorts.
“For the Superintendent of Corrections (CONMESS 09), applicable only to the Correctional Service, applicants must hold a BSc in Medicine and Surgery,” Jubril explained.
In addition to this, he mentioned that in order to be eligible for the position of Assistant Superintendent I (CONPASS 09) in the Federal Fire Service, candidates are required to possess either a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Water, or related subjects.
“For Assistant Superintendent II (CONPASS 08), applicable to NSCDC, FFS and Immigration, candidates must have a BSc or Higher National Diploma,” he added.
Inspectorate cadre positions, such as Inspector (CONHESS 06), require nursing or midwifery qualifications and are open at NCoS, NSCDC, and FFS. Applicants for Assistant Inspector (CONPASS 06) must have a National Diploma or National Certificate in a relevant discipline.
General duty posts at the Assistant II level (CONPASS 04) require candidates to have at least five credits in O’Level scores obtained in no more than two sittings. Assistant III requires at least four credits.
Jubril said that applicants must be Nigerian citizens, medically fit, without a prior criminal record or involvement in financial crime, and between the ages of 18 and 35.
The CDCFIB is coordinating the recruitment process in order to enhance manpower among the cooperating security and emergency response agencies.
Also see: 2025 Federal Government Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA)