CDCFIB Says Paramilitary Recruitment Will End in Four Weeks

By Oluwagbogo Dada · 22 August 2026 · Security · The Verita Post

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CDCFIB Says Paramilitary Recruitment Will End in Four Weeks

The board overseeing Nigeria’s four federal paramilitary services says its long-running recruitment exercise has reached its final stages, with successful candidates to be notified through the official portal.

Published 22 Aug 2026, 9:53am WAT

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CDCFIB Says Paramilitary Recruitment Will End in Four Weeks

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The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has said its ongoing recruitment exercise into four federal paramilitary services will be completed within the next four weeks.

The board disclosed this in a statement signed by its Secretary, retired Major General A.M. Jibril, on Friday, August 21, amid growing anticipation among applicants awaiting the final outcome of the exercise.

The recruitment covers the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigerian Correctional Service and Federal Fire Service.

According to the CDCFIB, the exercise has entered its final stages, but the board said it would not rush the process at the expense of merit, federal character, due process and the operational requirements of the four services.

The board said successful applicants would be informed through its official recruitment platform after the remaining stages are completed.

Applicants were directed to rely on the official recruitment portal at recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng for updates. The board did not announce any alternative portal or payment process.

The current exercise began with online applications in July 2025.

Applications were accepted between July 14 and August 11, 2025, before shortlisted candidates proceeded through subsequent stages of the selection process.

A computer-based test was conducted between November 12 and 19, 2025, followed by physical screening and document verification exercises in 2026.

The CDCFIB had earlier instructed successful CBT candidates to use its official platform to select screening venues and dates as the recruitment progressed.

The board's latest announcement indicates that the exercise is now approaching its conclusion.

The latest update follows repeated circulation of false recruitment information online.

Earlier in August, the Ministry of Interior publicly rejected a purported statement claiming that the recruitment exercise had been postponed until after the 2027 general election because of funding constraints.

The ministry described that document as fake and unauthorised, saying neither Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo nor the CDCFIB issued it.

It stated that no decision had been taken to suspend the recruitment and confirmed that the exercise remained ongoing.

Applicants have consequently been advised to be cautious of individuals claiming to control recruitment slots or demanding money to influence the selection process.

Official guidance from the board has consistently stated that applicants should rely only on CDCFIB channels and the designated recruitment portal.

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What we know

The recruitment covers the NSCDC, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigerian Correctional Service and Federal Fire Service.
The CDCFIB says the exercise has reached its final stages.
The board says those stages should be completed within four weeks.

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Why It Matters

The four-week timeline gives applicants a clearer indication of when the prolonged recruitment exercise is expected to end.

It is also significant because false notices and recruitment scams have circulated during the process, creating uncertainty among applicants waiting for final results.

For candidates, the board's latest statement means the safest course remains checking the official recruitment platform rather than relying on social media posts, agents or unofficial websites.

What We Know

The recruitment covers the NSCDC, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigerian Correctional Service and Federal Fire Service.

The CDCFIB says the exercise has reached its final stages.

The board says those stages should be completed within four weeks.

Successful candidates are expected to be notified through the official recruitment platform.

What Remains Unconfirmed

The CDCFIB has not publicly announced the exact date on which the final list of successful candidates will be released.

The board has also not disclosed in its latest statement how many candidates will ultimately be recruited into each of the four services.

Applicants should therefore treat any unofficial list circulating before a formal CDCFIB announcement with caution.

Evidence

The latest update is based on the August 21 statement signed by CDCFIB Secretary, retired Major General A.M. Jibril, as reported by PUNCH.

The Ministry of Interior separately confirmed earlier in August that the recruitment remained active and described claims of postponement until after the 2027 elections as fraudulent.

What Changed

Earlier this month, applicants faced conflicting information after a fake notice claimed the recruitment had been suspended until after the 2027 elections.

The government rejected that claim.

The CDCFIB has now gone further by providing a timeline, saying the remaining stages should be concluded within four weeks.

Developing Story Timeline

July 14, 2025 — Online applications open for recruitment into the four CDCFIB-supervised services.
August 11, 2025 — Application period closes.
November 12–19, 2025 — Shortlisted applicants participate in computer-based testing.
2026 — Physical screening and document verification take place in stages.
August 13, 2026 — Ministry of Interior rejects a fake notice claiming the recruitment was postponed until after the 2027 elections.
August 21, 2026 — CDCFIB says the recruitment has reached its final stages and should be completed within four weeks.