CDCFIB Opens NSCDC, NIS, FFS Recruitment Portal, Announces Physical Screening

If you sat for the CDCFIB Computer-Based Test last November and have been refreshing your portal ever since, the wait is finally over.

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) officially announced on Saturday, June 13, 2026, that the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise is moving to its next stage, physical screening and document verification. This is the phase that separates those who get closer to wearing a uniform from those who don’t. It matters.

What the Board Actually Said

The Board, in a press release signed by its Secretary, Maj.-Gen. A.M. Jibril (Rtd.), directed all applicants who took the Computer-Based Test in November 2025 to log on to the official portal at recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng between Monday, June 15 and Friday, June 20, 2026, to confirm their status.

That’s a five-day window. If you miss it, you miss your chance; the portal won’t stay open indefinitely for status checks.

Applicants are required to log in using the Application Number generated at the time of their initial registration. Those who are shortlisted will then upload their credentials on the portal and pick a date and venue for their physical screening. The Board also warned applicants to follow all instructions on the portal carefully to avoid disqualification.

So it’s two actions in one sitting: confirm your shortlist status, then immediately select your preferred screening date and venue if you made the cut.

The Board reiterated that the entire recruitment process remains free of charge. The CDCFIB Secretary warned applicants against making payments to any individual, agent, group, or organisation claiming to offer assistance with shortlisting, venue allocation, document uploads, access to screening centres, or final selection.

“The recruitment process is completely free. No fee should be paid to any individual, agent, group or organisation for any aspect of the exercise,” the statement read.

If someone is asking you for money in connection with this recruitment, they are scamming you. Report them to the EFCC or directly to the Board.

The Board also urged members of the public to disregard fake recruitment messages, fraudulent links, and unauthorised persons claiming to represent the CDCFIB. All official information will be communicated exclusively through the Board’s official recruitment portal and approved channels.

Step-by-Step: What to Do Between June 15 and June 20

Here is exactly what you need to do once the portal opens on Monday:

1. Go to the official portal: recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng
2. Log in with your Application Number — the same one you received during initial registration
3. Check your shortlist status on your dashboard
4. If shortlisted: upload your credentials and select your preferred date and venue for the physical screening
5. Print your screening invitation slip and keep it safe

Do not use any other link. Do not log in through a third-party site. The only verified portal is the one above.

What Happens at the Physical Screening?

The physical screening and document verification happen together, same day, same venue. This stage involves:

• Physical fitness assessment — candidates are evaluated on their physical condition and fitness requirements for each service
• Document verification — original credentials are matched against uploaded copies; discrepancies lead to automatic disqualification
• Credential checks — O’Level results, birth certificates, state of origin documents, and any other papers submitted during registration

Bring originals of every document you uploaded. Photocopies alone won’t do.

Which Services Are Involved?

The CDCFIB oversees recruitment for four paramilitary agencies. If you applied under any of the following, this announcement applies to you:

• Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
• Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
• Federal Fire Service (FFS)
• Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS)

Each service has its own cadres and requirements, but the portal process and screening structure are the same across all four.

This recruitment exercise has been running for a while. The application window opened in late 2024, the CBT was conducted in November 2025, and now, more than six months later, the screening stage is being activated. That long gap frustrated a lot of applicants, many of whom were left wondering whether the process had been quietly shelved.

It hasn’t. The Board has now made it clear that the process is moving, and the June 15–20 window is tight. Don’t wait until June 19 to check your status. Log in on Monday morning if you can.

Quick Summary

Stay on the official portal. Ignore WhatsApp messages, Telegram channels, and anyone calling themselves a CDCFIB agent. The Board communicates only through the portal and approved official channels; everything else is noise.