The Federal Government has announced the temporary suspension of the online recruitment portal for paramilitary agencies, just two days after it was officially launched.
The portal, managed by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), oversees recruitment into key agencies such as the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Fire Service (NFS), and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS).
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Board’s Secretary, A.M. Jubril, the suspension is aimed at enhancing the system’s efficiency and ensuring a seamless recruitment process.
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The statement read in part: “As part of effort to optimise the efficiency of its system, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) announces that the portal (recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng) dedicated for the recruitment into its paramilitary agencies has been temporarily suspended.”
It further stated that the portal would reopen on Monday, July 21, 2025, after necessary upgrades are completed to accommodate the high volume of applications.
The Board appreciated the overwhelming interest shown by young Nigerians and assured applicants of a smooth, transparent, and fair recruitment process once the portal is back online.
“The portal will be available again from Monday, July 21st, 2025.
“This development will ensure that the portal accommodates the high volume of applications while guaranteeing a smooth, transparent, and fair recruitment process.
“We appreciate the enthusiasm and interest of young Nigerians to serve their country through these vital agencies and are committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process.”
Follow the guides listed by Daily Watch Nigeria below to register for your preferred position on the CDCFIB portal
Advertised Positions
Grouped by Agencies
| # |
Rank |
Grade Level |
Qualification |
| 1 |
Superintendent of Corrections (Professional) |
CONMESS 02 |
MBBS (Medical) |
| 2 |
Inspector of Corps (Nursing) |
CONHESS 06 |
RN/RM (Nursing) |
| 3 |
Assistant Inspector (General Duty) |
CONPASS 06 |
ND/NCE |
| 4 |
Correctional Assistant II (General Duty) |
CONPASS 04 |
SSCE/Tradetest II |
| 5 |
Correctional Assistant III (GD/Artisan/Driver) |
CONPASS 03 |
SSCE/Tradetest III |
| # |
Rank |
Grade Level |
Qualification |
| 6 |
ASI II (General Duty) |
CONPASS 08 |
BSc/HND |
| 7 |
Assistant Inspector (General Duty) |
CONPASS 06 |
ND/NCE |
| 8 |
Immigration Assistant II (General Duty) |
CONPASS 04 |
SSCE/Tradetest II |
| 9 |
Immigration Assistant (GD/Artisan/Driver) |
CONPASS 03 |
SSCE/Tradetest III |
| # |
Rank |
Grade Level |
Qualification |
| 10 |
ASF I (Professional) |
CONPASS 09 |
B.Eng (Civil), LLB/BL (Law) |
| 11 |
ASF II (General Duty) |
CONPASS 08 |
BSc/HND |
| 12 |
Inspector of Corps (Nursing) |
CONHESS 06 |
RN/RM (Nursing) |
| 13 |
Assistant Inspector (General Duty) |
CONPASS 06 |
ND/NCE |
| 14 |
Fire Assistant II (General Duty) |
CONPASS 04 |
SSCE/Tradetest II |
| 15 |
Fire Assistant III (GD/Artisan/Driver) |
CONPASS 03 |
SSCE/Tradetest III |
| # |
Rank |
Grade Level |
Qualification |
| 16 |
ASC II (GD) |
CONPASS 08 |
BSc/HND |
| 17 |
Inspector of Corps (Nursing) |
CONHESS 06 |
RN/RM (Nursing) |
| 18 |
Assistant Inspector (General Duty) |
CONPASS 06 |
ND/NCE |
| 19 |
Corps Assistant II (General Duty) |
CONPASS 04 |
SSCE/Tradetest II |
| 20 |
Corps Assistant III (GD/Artisan/Driver) |
CONPASS 03 |
SSCE/Tradetest III |
| # |
Rank |
Grade Level |
Qualification |
| 21 |
Administrative Office I |
CONPASS 09 |
MSc |
| 22 |
Administrative II |
CONHESS 08 |
BSc |
| 23 |
Assistant Executive Officer |
CONPASS 06 |
ND/NCE |
| 24 |
Clerical Officer II |
CONPASS 04 |
SSCE |
| 25 |
Motor Driver Mechanic II |
CONPASS 03 |
Tradetest II |
Step-by-Step Guide for Applicants on Paramilitary Recruitment Portal
Applicants interested in joining Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies through the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) portal are advised to carefully follow the outlined instructions for a successful application process.
Important Notice:
Before beginning, ensure you read and understand all instructions thoroughly.
How to Complete Your Application:
Fill in all required fields with accurate information.
Carefully review your details before submitting your form.
Eligibility Confirmation:
You must tick the box confirming: “I have read, understood, and agree to comply with all instructions and eligibility criteria mentioned above.”
After this, click on “Proceed to selection.”
Note: If you encounter an SSL or security warning during this stage, simply click on “Continue to site” to proceed safely.
Position Selection:
- Choose your preferred paramilitary agency by clicking on “Select Agency.”
- Select your academic qualification under “Select Qualification.”
- Once both are selected, a list of available positions matching your profile will be displayed.
- Click on “Select Position,” then proceed by clicking “Proceed to Identification.”
Again, if you face any security warning, ignore it and continue by selecting “Continue to site.”
Applicant Identification:
Enter your identification details as requested.
At this stage, a warning may appear stating: “The information you’re about to submit is not secure. Because this form is being submitted using a connection that’s not secure, your information will be visible to others.”
Click “Send anyway” to move on to the next phase.
Applicants are advised to remain calm during these security prompts, as the Board is actively working to optimise the portal.
Good luck.
