The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration
Services Board (CDCFIB) has officially closed its 2025 nationwide recruitment
portal after receiving over 1.9 million applications from across
Nigeria.
According to figures released by the board, Kogi,
Kaduna, Benue, and Katsina States recorded the highest applicant numbers,
with Kogi alone submitting 116,239 entries, followed closely by Kaduna (114,592)
and Benue (110,635). Katsina came in fourth with 76,901
applications.
The recruitment exercise, initially scheduled to close
on June 26, suffered multiple delays due to persistent portal failures.
It was rescheduled to July 14, then July 21, before finally
shutting down at midnight on August 11, 2025—a week after the extended August
4 deadline.
In a statement via its official X (formerly Twitter)
account, the CDCFIB thanked applicants for their interest and assured them that
shortlisted candidates would be contacted soon.
“The official recruitment portal for the Civil
Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board is now closed. We
thank all applicants for their interest and commitment to serving with honour,
integrity, and national pride.
Next Step! Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly with further
instructions. Please monitor your email and text messages over the coming weeks
for notifications. We also encourage you to regularly check the portal and
social media handles for important updates,” the statement read.
The recruitment targeted Nigerian citizens between 18
and 35 years old, with specific height requirements (1.65m for men and
1.60m for women), a clean criminal record, and proof of mental and physical
fitness. While the minimum educational requirement was an SSCE with credits,
applicants with degrees in fields such as law, engineering, medicine, and
technical trades were strongly encouraged to apply.
The exercise covered four paramilitary agencies under
the CDCFIB:
Applicants could choose from three
cadres—Superintendent (A), Inspectorate (B), or Assistant (C)—with roles
ranging from professional officers to drivers, clerical staff, and
administrative officers.
Top 10 States by Number of Applicants:
1.
Kogi – 116,239
2.
Kaduna – 114,592
3.
Benue – 110,635
4.
Kano – 89,409
5.
Niger – 79,563
6.
Kwara – 78,464
7.
Katsina – 76,901
8.
Nasarawa – 76,672
9.
Adamawa – 68,374
10.
Oyo – 67,025
With the recruitment phase concluded, attention now
shifts to the shortlisting and screening process, expected to begin in
the coming weeks.
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