The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released new information regarding its current hiring process for the ongoing recruitment exercise being carried out, stating that those who have been shortlisted will now take their exams online as part of the recruitment exercise
According to a statement released on Tuesday November 4th, 2025 and signed by Major General Abdulmalik Jibril (Rtd), the Secretary to the Board, the recruitment portal will formally end on Friday, November 7, 2025.
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“The Civil Defence, Corrections, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) wishes to inform all shortlisted applicants that the recruitment portal will officially close on Friday November 7, 2025,” the statement read.
All candidates that have applied have been directed to visit the portal, recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng, to confirm their status.
The board said the online test will run for one week.
“All shortlisted applicants will take part in an online test, which will commence from Wednesday November 12, 2025 and conclude on Wednesday November 19, 2025,” it stated.
The statement also clarified that no physical CBT centres will be used.
“Applicants are to note that the test will be conducted exclusively online.
“Accordingly, all previously allocated CBT centres are distcontinued,” the board said.
Candidates who earlier selected physical CBT locations have been advised to return to the portal to schedule a date and time for their online test.
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) also added that the test link will be released a day before commencement, so applicants should watch out.
“The link for the online test will be published on Tuesday, November 11, 2025,” according to the statement.
Candidates were advised to make sure they had internet access and the necessary device.
“Applicants are to ensure they have a stable internet connection, necessary devices to take the online test, as well as carefully follow the instructions on the examination slip to avoid disqualification,” the Board advised.
Jibril promised everyone that the hiring procedure would stay transparent.
“The board wishes to inform the general public that it remains committed to a smooth and transparent recruitment process,” he stated.
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