NCS Recruitment: Customs Shares New Update, Explains What 286,697 Successful Applicants Must Do Next
- No fewer than 286,697 applicants have been shortlisted to participate in the second phase of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) ongoing recruitment exercise
- NCS disclosed this in its latest update released on Wednesday, September 10, noting that a total of 573,523 applications were received during the first phase
- According to the statement signed by the national public relations officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, the NCS has explained what 286,697 successful applicants should do from September 14 - 21, 2025
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday, September 10, announced that 286,697 applicants have been shortlisted to participate in the second phase of its ongoing recruitment exercise.
The exercise, which began with an advertisement in national dailies on December 27, 2024, is aimed at filling 3,927 vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres.
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Successful 286,697 applicants urged to sit for CBT test
According to the NCS, a total of 573,523 applications were received during the first phase.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the national public relations officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, the NCS said the next stage will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled for September 14–21, 2025.
According to the NCS update, the test will be conducted online, reflecting what the service described as its “commitment to transparency, accessibility, and fairness.”
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NCS announces major requirement for the online test
Shortlisted candidates are expected to undertake the CBT at any convenient location with reliable internet access, but only with a laptop or desktop computer equipped with a webcam. Mobile phones will not be allowed. A facial verification process will be required at login.
“The CBT application is sensitive to noise and movement. Candidates must remain focused, avoid whispering, and minimise background distractions as these may result in automatic logout. Switching between windows will be flagged as malpractice and may lead to disqualification,” Maiwada cautioned.
NCS introduces mandatory pre-test to successful candiates
To familiarise candidates with the process, the NCS has also introduced a mandatory pre-test exercise, which will be conducted two days before the actual CBT. Shortlisted applicants will receive separate links for the pre-test and the main examination.
The NCS further disclosed that applicants under the Superintendent Cadre (Level 8) will sit for an additional CBT in the subsequent phase of the recruitment. This, however, does not apply to the Inspectorate and Customs Assistant cadres.
Maiwada assured the public that the recruitment exercise will remain merit-based and transparent, urging applicants to rely solely on the NCS’s verified communication platforms for authentic updates. He emphasised that the Service does not charge fees or conduct recruitment through social media channels.
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Relatively, Legit.ng reported that the federal government has begun shortlisting candidates for over 2,000 civil service job openings announced earlier in January 2025.
Thousands of applicants applied online, though the recruitment portal initially faced heavy traffic, prompting a deadline extension.
Shortlisted applicants have received emails with CBT details, as the screening process continues across ministries and agencies.
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