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Following the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) recruitment exercise scheduled to commence on July 21st, 2025, and expected to run for three weeks, we’ve put together this guide to help you prepare effectively. At Techzeel, one of our team members successfully applied and was recruited into one of the CDCFIB agencies, and we’ve drawn from their experience to provide valuable insights.
In this article, we’ll walk you through how to apply and increase your chances of getting accepted into any of the agencies under CDCFIB. Whether you’re applying for the first time or you’ve tried before without success, this guide is designed to give you practical tips, common mistakes to avoid, and understand what to expect at each stage.
Before We Get Started: Who are the CDCFIB?
The CDCFIB stands for Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Service Board. It is a Federal Government body responsible for overseeing the Recruitment, Promotion, and General Human Resource Management of four key Paramilitary agencies in Nigeria, namely:
1. Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
2. Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS)
3. Federal Fire Service (FFS)
4. Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
Functions of the CDCFIB:
1. Coordinating and conducting recruitment exercises for any of the CDCFIB agencies
2. Overseeing appointments, promotions, and disciplinary actions
3. Ensuring compliance with federal government employment guidelines and quotas
4. Managing training, posting, and manpower development
5. They also ensure that recruitment is transparent, fair and based on merit, and that operations across the agencies are streamlined and standardised.
Getting Started
It was in August 2019, before COVID, a relative called to notify me about the ongoing Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps recruitment exercise under CDCFIB. I was directed to the Cyber Cafe with my educational certificate, NIN Slip, passport photograph and a minimum of N1,000 service fee, which was the amount charged by cyber cafes then.
On the morning of the day after, I made my way to the cafe with all of those credentials. Upon arrival, I submitted all the documents and the administrator in charge logged me into the CDCFIB official recruitment portal (https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng). She then filled in my details and submitted them.
Thereafter, she printed an acknowledgement slip from the portal and handed it to me, emphasising that it is a reference in case I was shortlisted.
Shortlisting Stage
Two years after applying on the CDCFIB Portal, I got an official email that I’ve been shortlisted, and the date for the Recruitment exercise will be communicated to me through my email, and it will be computer-based.
I knew that the Computer-based Test was to test my knowledge about the program I applied for, so I prepared for it using the NSCDC Act 2003, and 2007 (Amended), with some other research I made concerning the agency. Kindly note that the shortlisting process usually takes no more than 3-6 months after applying. Unfortunately, the 2019/20 recruitment was delayed due to COVID-19.
Physical Screening and Certificate Verification Stage
A month after writing the Computer-Based Test, I received an official email on July 18th, 2021. It stated that, following my application and participation in the recent assessment exercise, I had been shortlisted once again, this time for the physical screening and certificate verification exercise. The exercise was scheduled to be held at the nearest training facility of the agency, which for me was the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Training School, Achi, Orji River LGA, Enugu State.
For the physical screening and certificate verification, I was required to come along with the following documents and items:
1. Printout of the letter of invitation
2. Printout of Application Confirmation Slip with ID number
3. Original of all relevant certificates, including Date of Birth and Indigene Certificate
4. To be dressed in white(canvas, vest and shorts)
5. Medical Certificate from a Government Hospital
6. A valid form of identification
I followed through and went to the venue, where I met other applicants who also came for the same purpose. We were successfully screened and told to be on the lookout for their message.
Final Documentation Stage
At last, I was called by a personnel of the NSCDC informing me about the successful application into the agency, and I was instructed to check my messaging box(Gmail) for further directives on the documentation stage. I checked my messaging box, truly, and I saw that I had received a message with detailed information on the requirements for this stage. I was asked to provide the following documents/ items;
1. Printout of the letter of invitation
2. Printout of Application Confirmation Slip with ID number
3. Original and six (6) copies of all relevant certificates, including the Birth and Indigene certificate
4. Eight Copies of normal-sized coloured passport photographs
5. Pen, Pencil, Eraser (cleaner) and Sharpener
6. To appear in a white canvas, white vest, white shorts and a Face mask
6. A valid form of identification.
All of these experiences were what I encountered while seeking a position in the CDCFIB paramilitary agencies.
Conclusion
Acquiring a position in the CDCFIB recruitment exercise is more than just employment, it’s an opportunity to serve your nation while building a stable and rewarding career. Also, success in the recruitment process requires careful attention to eligibility requirements, error-free application submission, and preparation for all assessment stages.
Disclaimer: This blog post is for information purpose only. Indigitech is not affiliated with the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) or any of its agencies.
