Nigerian Customs Announces Important Update for Applicants "You Must Complete Before Deadline"
- The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reminded shortlisted Inspectorate and Customs Assistant applicants to complete their pre-test before 11:00 p.m. on Monday, 6th October 2025
- Candidates must log in with their NIN on the NCS portal to access their pre-test links and are warned against noise or movement, which could cause automatic log-out
- The pre-test is only a familiarisation exercise and does not affect recruitment outcomes, while Superintendent Cadre applicants are excluded at this stage
FCT, Abuja - The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that shortlisted applicants for the Inspectorate and Customs Assistant cadres who are yet to take their pre-test must do so before 11:00 p.m. on Monday, 6th October 2025.
The pre-test, which commenced on Saturday, 4th October 2025, is designed to help candidates familiarise themselves with the online test platform ahead of the main recruitment examination.
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How to access the pre-test
The Nigerian customs via X noted that applicants are required to log in using their National Identification Number (NIN) via the NCS portal at https://updates.customs.gov.ng to access their individual test links.
“Candidates are encouraged to take the pre-test at any convenient time within the stipulated period, but they must ensure completion before the deadline,” the Service stated.
Customs caution against automatic log-out
The NCS warned applicants to avoid noise and excessive body movements during the exercise as the system is highly sensitive and may result in automatic log-out.
“This pre-test is purely to help applicants get used to the system. It does not determine the outcome of the recruitment process,” the Service added.
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Superintendent cadre excluded
The Customs further clarified that the exercise does not involve applicants in the Superintendent Cadre at this stage.
"Additional details about the main online test will be communicated in due course," the Service assured.
Customs holds test for supretendent applicants
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has fixed Thursday, 2 October, as the date for the online recruitment test for shortlisted Superintendent Cadre applicants.
According to the notice, candidates will be screened in three batches, A, B, and C, and must strictly comply with their allocated dates and times to avoid disqualification.
“All shortlisted Superintendent Cadre candidates are required to log in with their National Identification Number (NIN) via https://updates.customs.gov.ng to check their Batch, Date, and Time,” the Service announced.
Nigeria Customs announces film acting recruitment
Previously, Legit.ng reported that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially announced the commencement of recruitment for film acting roles in its much-anticipated 79 Television Series, with production scheduled to begin in October 2025.
According to the Service, the recruitment drive aims to showcase the creative talents of officers while bringing to life compelling stories of crime, thriller, and drama. The guidelines, as shared by NCS stipulate that audition monologues must be submitted in MP4 format and must not exceed 125MB. Participants are required to appear in uniform attire, clearly state their name and command at the beginning of their video, and perform the monologue script provided on the application page.
Source: Legit.ng
