Nigeria Customs Announces Important Action All Applicants Must Take In Order Not To Miss Next Phase
- The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will hold the second phase of its recruitment exercise with a Computer-Based Test (CBT) from 14–21 September 2025
- Shortlisted applicants are urged to check their e-mails and phones for details, while Superintendent Cadre candidates will sit for an extra CBT after this phase
- NCS reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent, merit-based, and credible recruitment process
FCT, Abuja - The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that the second phase of its recruitment exercise will commence with an online Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled between 14 and 21 September 2025.
Recall that NCS commenced a fresh recruitment exercise to fill vacancies in various positions.
Source: Twitter
According to the information on its website, the NCS is recruiting for three key positions. Superintendent Cadre Inspectorate Cadre Customs Assistant Cadre.
In a statement signed by the Service’s management, NCS urged applicants to check their registered e-mail addresses and phone numbers for updates on the test schedule and venue.
Customs jobs: NCS lists requirements Legit.ng gathers that applicants for the Superintendent Cadre must possess a University degree or HND (Higher National Diploma) and an NYSC discharge Certificate.
Applicants interested in the Inspectorate Cadre require a National Diploma (ND) or Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) from an Approved Institution.
According to the NCS, applicants for the Customs Assistant Cadre only need an O'Level (WAEC or NECO). In addition to the academic qualifications, the NCS said all applicants must be physically and mentally fit and provide evidence of medical fitness from a recognised government hospital.
Superintendent cadre applicants to write additional test
Source: UGC
The Customs Service further clarified that candidates applying for enlistment into the Superintendent Cadre (Level 8) will be required to sit for an additional CBT after this phase.
“The Service has commenced the next phase of its ongoing recruitment exercise, which is the Online Computer-Based Test. Only candidates who successfully passed the initial documentary scrutiny have been invited for this phase,” the statement read.
“This recruitment process is sequential. Therefore, only candidates who succeed in the subsequent phases will be invited for further screening,” NCS added.
Customs expresses commitment to credible recruitment process
Reassuring the public, the Service reiterated its pledge to transparency and fairness throughout the exercise.
“The Nigeria Customs Service remains committed to a transparent, merit-based, and credible recruitment process,” the management stated.
FIRS announces recruitment
In a related development, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) announced vacancies for experienced hires on Monday, December 23, 2024.
The announcement was shared on the agency’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. In the post, the agency highlighted some of the skills it seeks, including strong leadership and communication skills.
Source: Legit.ng
