The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has officially released the list of successful candidates shortlisted for the next stage of recruitment into the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).
The development marks a major milestone in the ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise conducted by the Board to strengthen manpower across the four paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior.
Thousands of applicants across the country who participated in the recruitment process can now check their application status and confirm whether they have been shortlisted for screening and documentation.
According to information made available on the official recruitment portal, successful applicants are expected to proceed to the next phase, which includes physical screening, credential verification, and medical examinations.
The Board urged candidates to carefully follow instructions provided on the portal and ensure they appear at designated screening centres with all required documents.
Applicants are advised to visit the official CDCFIB recruitment portal to check their names and print their invitation slips.
The agencies involved in the recruitment exercise include:
- Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
- Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
- Federal Fire Service (FFS)
- Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS)
To verify their status, applicants are required to:
- Visit the official recruitment portal
- Login using their registered email address and application details
- Check screening status or shortlisted candidates section
- Download and print invitation slips where applicable
Successful candidates are expected to present several documents during the screening exercise, including:
- Original and photocopies of academic certificates
- Birth certificate or declaration of age
- National Identification Number (NIN) slip
- Passport photographs
- Valid means of identification
- Application acknowledgment slip
Meanwhile, the CDCFIB warned applicants against falling victim to fraudsters demanding money for shortlist placement or recruitment assistance, stressing that the recruitment process remains free and merit-based.
The release of the shortlist has generated excitement among applicants nationwide, many of whom have been awaiting updates since the conclusion of the application phase.
Security and public service analysts have described the recruitment as critical to strengthening internal security operations, border management, correctional reforms, emergency response, and civil defence activities across Nigeria.
Candidates have been advised to regularly monitor official communication channels for updates regarding screening dates, venue arrangements, and further recruitment procedures.