The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has announced new updates to its ongoing recruitment exercise, saying shortlisted applicants will now sit for their tests online.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by AM Jibril, Secretary to the Board (Maj Gen Rtd), and posted on Tuesday.
According to the Board, the recruitment portal will officially close on Friday, November 7 2025.
“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 7th November, 2025,” the statement read.
Applicants 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 12th November 2025 and conclude on Wednesday 19th November, 2025,” it stated.
It 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 Board added that the test link will be released a day before commencement.
“The link for the online test will be published on Tuesday, 11th November, 2025,” it added.
Applicants were urged to ensure they have the required devices and internet connectivity.
“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 assured all that the recruitment process remains transparent.
“The Board wishes to inform the general public that it remains committed to a smooth and transparent recruitment process,” he stated.
