The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced that the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise has reached its final stage. Candidates who have been cleared to proceed to the NDLEA screening stage must now complete several important steps on the official portal.
Portal Access and Timeline
The recruitment portal will remain open from 28th October to 14th November 2026. All eligible candidates are encouraged to complete the required processes within this period.
Required Actions
1. Review Documents: Carefully review and confirm all documents and information previously uploaded on the portal.
2. Select Location: Choose your preferred screening state and location from the available options and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. NDLEA Registration: Proceed to the NDLEA portal to select your preferred date and time for the mandatory substance abuse screening.
Checking Your Status
You can confirm whether you have successfully progressed to the final stage by entering your Screening ID and National Identification Number (NIN) on the portal. If you have forgotten your Screening ID, you can use the application lookup tool provided on the site.
Final outcomes for candidates who pass the NDLEA screening will be communicated through the official recruitment portal after the screening exercise concludes.
Key dates
- Portal open for final stage processes: 28th October to 14th November 2026
Official links
Stay safe: only use the official websites (recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng, cdcfib.gov.ng). Government agencies do not sell forms, slots or shortlist places, and do not use agents. Never pay anyone who promises a place.
Source: CDCFIB recruitment portal (Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, Immigration) (official website). Last checked: 28 October 2026.
