The Nigeria Customs Service has invited 286,697 applicants to sit a computer-based test for 3,927 advertised vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate and Customs Assistant cadres.
The recruitment exercise, which was formally advertised on December 27 2024, attracted 573,523 applications during its first phase.
“After a rigorous documentary scrutiny, 286,697 candidates were invited to proceed to the next phase,” the Service said in a statement signed by its National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada on Wednesday via its official X account.
“The second stage of the exercise, scheduled to take place from September 14th to 21st, 2025, will be conducted through an online Computer-Based Test (CBT).”
Maiwada said shortlisted candidates may take the test from any location with reliable internet access, but must use a laptop or desktop computer with a webcam and full-screen display.
He added the platform is not mobile-phone enabled.
According to him, a facial-verification check will occur at login, and candidates are advised to present themselves neatly to avoid recognition issues.
NCS warned that the CBT application is sensitive to noise and body movement, and excessive movement, whispering or background distractions can trigger an automatic logout.
Customs advised candidates “to avoid switching between windows during the test, as such actions will be flagged as malpractice and may lead to disqualification.”
To help candidates familiarise themselves with the system, the Service will run a mandatory pre-test exercise two days before the actual CBT.
It explained that shortlisted applicants will receive two separate links (one for pre-test, one for the real exam).
“Candidates who applied for the Superintendent Cadre (Level 8) should note that they will be invited for an additional CBT in the next phase of the recruitment exercise.
“This provision does not apply to the Inspectorate and Customs Assistant cadres,” the statement added.
NCS reiterated that the recruitment process is merit-driven.
It urged applicants to rely only on the Service’s official communication channels for updates.
