CDCFIB Recruitment Portal Reopens 28 Oct–13 Nov 2026: Who It’s For and What to Do
Quick answer: The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has said its recruitment portal will reopen from 28 October to 13 November 2026. This is not a new round of applications. The window is for candidates in the 2024/2025 exercise who have already passed the earlier stages, including the oral interview. They log in to confirm their status and book a free NDLEA drug test, which they must pass before receiving an appointment letter.
What CDCFIB announced
The Board's Secretary, Major General A.M. Jibril (rtd), briefed journalists in Abuja on 22 October 2026 after a Board meeting chaired by Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According to reports of the briefing, the reopened portal is part of the Federal Government's ongoing recruitment of about 30,000 personnel for four paramilitary services:
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS)
Federal Fire Service (FFS)
Most reports put the closing date at 13 November 2026. One outlet gave 14 November, so do not wait for the last day. Treat 13 November as the deadline.
Who should use the portal (and who should not)
Reports of the Board's statement say the portal is for candidates who have progressed through the required stages, including the oral interview. It lets them check their status and get the code they need for drug testing. People who were not part of the exercise should not take it as a chance to apply.
Use it if: you applied in the 2024/2025 exercise, passed screening and the CBT, and attended the oral interview.
Do not expect to apply fresh: the Board has not announced new applications. Anyone selling "new CDCFIB forms" or "last-minute slots" is running a scam.
For context, the exercise opened in July 2025 and drew more than 1.8 million applications. Reports say 573,523 applicants reached document screening and 286,697 were shortlisted for the computer-based test, so only a small share of applicants are at this final stage.
How the final stage works: step by step
Log in on the official portal at recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng. Type the address yourself and do not follow links forwarded on WhatsApp.
Check your status and carefully review the personal details and documents you submitted before.
Choose your screening state and location for the drug test.
Get your drug-test code and register on the NDLEA portal as instructed, then pick a date and time.
Attend the test at the designated National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) office in your state.
Wait for official results. Appointment letters go only to candidates certified free of illegal drug use. Final outcomes are expected on the recruitment portal.
Note at the time of writing (29 October 2026, morning WAT): the recruitment page still showed a notice that the 2024/2025 exercise "has now concluded", and the main cdcfib.gov.ng site was under maintenance. If the portal is not yet live when you check, try again later and follow only the Board's official channels, including its verified X account @CDCFIBNG, for updates.
The drug test is free, so do not pay anyone
The Board has said the Federal Government is paying for the drug test, so candidates pay nothing for it. It warned candidates not to make payments of any kind in the recruitment process and to report anyone who demands money to the nearest security agency. Be wary of:
"Agents" or "insiders" who promise appointment letters in return for money
Look-alike websites or links that do not end in .gov.ng
Requests for your login details, BVN or bank PIN
Our guide on how to spot fake recruitment in Nigeria explains how to check any vacancy before you act on it.
Promotions approved for serving officers
The same Board meeting approved promotions for 27,624 serving officers across the four services:
NSCDC: 17,343
Nigerian Correctional Service: 4,601
Nigeria Immigration Service: 4,097
Federal Fire Service: 1,583
Missed this exercise? Other options to consider
If you were not shortlisted, follow official announcements for future CDCFIB rounds and look at other openings in the meantime:
Frequently asked questions
Is the CDCFIB portal open for new applications?
No. The Board says the 28 October–13 November 2026 window is for candidates already in the 2024/2025 exercise who have reached the oral interview stage. It is not a new application round.
What is the official CDCFIB recruitment website?
The recruitment portal is recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng. Official Nigerian government sites end in .gov.ng. Ignore links that end in anything else.
Do I pay for the NDLEA drug test?
No. The Board says the test is free and paid for by the Federal Government. Report anyone who asks you for money.
When will appointment letters be issued?
Letters go only to candidates certified drug-free after the test. The Board has not given a date, so watch the official portal and its verified channels.
What if I miss the 13 November deadline?
The Board has not said whether it will extend the window. Log in and complete each step well before the deadline.
Sources
Nairametrics: CDCFIB announces portal reopening and 27,624 promotions (23 Oct 2026)
Blueprint: FG reopens recruitment portal for Immigration, NSCDC, others (22 Oct 2026)
Legit.ng: CDCFIB opens portal for final stage of 2024/2025 exercise (28 Oct 2026)
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By the Jobsiz Editorial Team · Updated 29 October 2026. Recruitment details can change, so always confirm on the official portal.
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