The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the commencement of a nationwide recruitment drive for four major paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior. The recruitment, which officially begins on Thursday, June 26, 2025, will run for a period of three weeks.
The agencies involved in the 2025 recruitment exercise include the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), and the Federal Fire Service (FFS). These agencies operate under the supervision of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).
In an official statement released on Monday in Abuja, the Secretary of the CDCFIB, retired Major-General Abdulmalik Jubril, called on qualified Nigerians to apply for full-time employment opportunities across the agencies. According to him, all applications must be submitted online through the board’s official portal: https://recruitment.cdcfib.org.
Jubril emphasized that the application process is completely free and warned applicants to be cautious of fraudulent websites and individuals requesting payment for job placement.
“Applications should be submitted online within three weeks from the date of this publication. Note that the application is absolutely free,” the board stated.
He further stressed that candidates are allowed to apply for only one agency, and that multiple applications will result in automatic disqualification.
Positions and Requirements
The CDCFIB has announced vacancies across three major cadres:
- Superintendent Cadre
- Inspectorate Cadre
- Assistant Cadre
For the Superintendent of Corrections (CONMESS 09), applicable only to the Nigerian Correctional Service, applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Medicine and Surgery.
For the Assistant Superintendent I (CONPASS 09) position, applicable only to the Federal Fire Service, candidates must hold a Degree in Law, or a BSc in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Water Engineering, or other related disciplines.
Further details on positions such as Assistant Superintendent II (CONPASS 08) and Inspectorate roles are expected to be released as the recruitment progresses.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are to visit the CDCFIB official recruitment portal at:
👉 https://recruitment.cdcfib.org
All applications must be completed and submitted within three weeks from June 26, 2025. Candidates are advised to carefully read and follow all application guidelines on the portal.
Final Note
The 2025 paramilitary recruitment exercise offers a golden opportunity for patriotic and qualified Nigerians to serve in critical national security and public safety roles. The board advises applicants to avoid falling victim to online scams and to ensure they submit only one application to their preferred agency.
The Nigeria Immigration Service recruitment 2025, NSCDC job application, Federal Fire Service recruitment, and Nigerian Correctional Service vacancies are all part of this unified, transparent, and free-of-charge recruitment process.
Applicants are encouraged to act promptly and prepare all necessary documents ahead of the application opening date
