CDCFIB Recruitment: FG Announces What Applicants Must Do Before Shortlisting as Portal Closes
- The federal government has closed the recruitment portals for the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services, marking the end of the application stage
- CDCFIB announced that shortlisting would begin soon, with successful applicants to be notified via email and text message, and urged candidates to check official channels regularly
- The board and its agencies assured transparency in the process and warned applicants against making payments to fraudsters
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FCT, Abuja - The federal government has officially closed the recruitment portals for the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services.
This, however, marks the end of the application stage for interested Nigerians.
Source: Twitter
FG begins nationwide recruitment.
Recall that the Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), operating under the federal government, has announced the commencement of a new nationwide recruitment exercise.
The recruitment drive covered multiple entry-level and professional positions across Nigeria’s Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services. According to the official notice, eligible candidates were invited to apply for three distinct categories of roles.
The application portal remained open and accessible. Prospective candidates were advised to complete their applications before the deadline of August 4th, 2025, in order to be considered for any of the roles on offer.
In a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, CDCFIB expressed gratitude to all applicants for their interest in joining the services.
“We thank all applicants for their interest and commitment to serving with honour, integrity and national pride,” the statement read.
CDCFIB: Shortlisting to begin soon
With the application phase concluded, the board announced that the next stage will involve shortlisting qualified candidates.
"Successful applicants will receive direct notifications via email and text message," CDCFIB said.
According to the CDCFIB,
“Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly with further instructions. Please monitor your email and text messages over the coming weeks for notifications.”
CDCFIB speaks on what applicants must do
Source: Twitter
The board urged applicants to remain vigilant and to rely only on official sources for recruitment information.
It advised them to regularly check the recruitment portal and its verified social media accounts for important updates.
Fire service announces close of application portal
The Federal Fire Service, which also shared the announcement on its official platform, reiterated the need for applicants to follow these guidelines closely.
“We encourage you to regularly check the portal and social media handles for important updates,” the agency stated.
CDCFIB: Commitment to transparency
The CDCFIB and its agencies have assured the public that the shortlisting process will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner.
They reminded candidates that no payment is required at any stage of the recruitment process, warning against fraudulent schemes.
Civil service recruitment: FG begins shortlisting of candidates
Previously, Legit.ng reported that the federal government started shortlisting candidates for recruitment into the Federal Civil Service, months after the announcement of over 70 job openings across various ministries and agencies.
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Mr Taiwo Hassan, explained that only candidates who submitted complete applications and met the criteria were selected for the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
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