Paramilitary Recruitment Portal Opening Postponed — Official

Paramilitary Recruitment Portal Opening Postponed — Official

Reported By Sele Media Africa |Ihuoma Amarachi

ABUJA — The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has officially postponed the planned opening of its 2025 paramilitary recruitment portal for physical screening, asking shortlisted candidates to await new dates. [1]

What Happened –

The portal, which had earlier been reopened for candidates to complete applications and prepare for screening, is now unavailable pending corrections. [1] – The decision affects those slated to undergo physical screening and document verification — including candidates for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and Federal Fire Service (FFS). [2] – According to a notice shared online by CDCFIB, applicants are advised to await further updates via the official recruitment platform rather than relying on unverified social‑media posts. [3]

Why the Postponement

– CDCFIB cited technical glitches and a need to upgrade system capacity as the reason for the delay, aiming to ensure a “smooth, fair and transparent recruitment process.” [1]Earlier in 2025, the board had already shifted the initial portal opening from June 26 to July 14 — demonstrating repeated adjustments amid heavy demand. [2]

What Affected Candidates Should Know –

Shortlisted applicants should regularly check the official portal — recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng— for announcements. [4] – The board has warned the public to ignore unofficial messages or adverts regarding “rescheduled screening,” to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes. [5]

Citations:

1. PRNigeria News: prnigeria.com/2025/07/17/again-postpone-recruitment/?utm_source=chatgpt.com2. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/06/fg-postpones-recruitment-into-paramilitary-services/?utm_source=chatgpt.com3. Nigeria Startup News: www.nigeriastartupact.ng/claim-cdcfib-postpones-screening-portal-for-shortlisted-candidates/?utm_source=chatgpt.com4. CDC Fib Recruitment: recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng/?utm_source=chatgpt.com5. Best Exam Hub: www.bestexamhub.com.ng/cdcfib-recruitment-shortlist/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Ihuoma Amarachi Grace

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Ihuoma Amarachi Grace is a journalist with Sele Media Africa, committed to telling authentic African stories with depth and creativity. A Christian and a student of English and Literary Studies, she blends her love for writing with the art of spoken word to inspire and inform. Her voice adds a thoughtful and artistic dimension to Sele Media’s mission of amplifying unheard voices across the continent.

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