CDCFIB Paramilitary Recruitment: NSCDC, NIS, NCoS & Federal Fire Service

Who this is for

Common disciplines or work areas covered by this pathway:

Qualification requirements

• Superintendent Cadre: the published eligibility structure includes a recognised Bachelor's degree or HND, with specialist positions able to require professional qualifications.
• Inspectorate Cadre: the published structure includes ND, NCE or equivalent qualifications; registered nurses and midwives may qualify for relevant positions.
• Assistant Cadre: the published structure includes SSCE, NECO, GCE or NABTEB credits including English Language and Mathematics, with Trade Test certificates used for some artisan/technical positions.

Other requirements

• Applicant must be a Nigerian citizen by birth under the published general criteria.
• The published age range for the recruitment cycle is 18–35 years, subject to the exact advert.
• Published minimum height: 1.65 m for male applicants and 1.60 m for female applicants.
• Applicants must meet medical/physical fitness and good-character requirements.
• Only one of the four services may be selected in a recruitment cycle; multiple applications can lead to disqualification.

Documents to prepare

• Academic certificates for the cadre applied for
• Evidence of Nigerian citizenship/identity requested by the recruitment portal
• Medical or fitness documentation where required at screening
• Other credentials specified for the selected service and cadre

How to apply or check your status

1. 1

   The current recruitment exercise is concluded, so do not submit a new application through unofficial forms.

2. 2

   Existing applicants should use only the official CDCFIB recruitment domain for any status or archival information still available.

3. 3

   For a future cycle, choose only one participating service and the cadre matching your qualification.

4. 4

   Read the official advert and portal instructions before uploading documents or attending screening.

What we verified

• The current official recruitment portal is marked Recruitment Exercise Concluded.
• The recruitment cycle covered NSCDC, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigerian Correctional Service and Federal Fire Service.
• The published eligibility structure grouped applicants into Superintendent, Inspectorate and Assistant cadres.