The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has moved its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise to the final stage, with candidates who completed the physical and medical screening now required to check whether they have been shortlisted for the oral interview.
The Board said the assessment and shortlisting process has been concluded for recruitment into the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The latest stage is particularly important for applicants who have been waiting for the next step after the physical and medical screening.
When to Check the CDCFIB Shortlist 2026
The Board has provided different dates for candidates depending on the qualification category under which they applied.
Graduate Category applicants are required to check their shortlisting status from Monday, August 31 to Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Candidates who applied with NCE, OND or SSCE qualifications are expected to check their status from Monday, September 7 to Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
| Applicant categoryShortlist checking dates | |
| Graduate | August 31 – September 2, 2026 |
| NCE/OND/SSCE | September 7 – September 9, 2026 |
How to Check the CDCFIB Shortlist
Candidates should use the official CDCFIB recruitment portal to check their status:
Applicants should access the portal during the applicable window for their category and check whether they have been shortlisted for the oral interview.
The Board has directed candidates to rely on the recruitment portal for official information concerning the exercise.
The portal also provides facilities for applicants who need to recover their screening number using their NIN and other identifying details. CDCFIB Recruitment Portal
Candidates who make the final shortlist will have additional steps to complete before attending the oral interview.
According to the CDCFIB notice, shortlisted candidates are required to:
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Select an interview venue closest to them.
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Select an available interview date.
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Select an interview time.
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Print their invitation letter.
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Appear at the venue in the dress code specified in their invitation letter.
Only candidates who have been shortlisted for the final exercise will be allowed access to the interview venue.
CDCFIB Oral Interview: What Candidates Should Know
The oral interview is the next stage following the completion of the physical and medical screening exercise.
Applicants should therefore avoid assuming that completing the earlier screening automatically guarantees access to the interview. The Board has made clear that only candidates who appear on the final shortlist will be admitted to the interview venue.
Candidates who are shortlisted should carefully follow the instructions contained in their invitation letters, particularly regarding their selected venue, date, time and dress code.
Will CDCFIB Send Shortlist Results by Email?
No.
The CDCFIB has specifically warned candidates that it does not and will not send emails concerning the shortlisting exercise.
Applicants should therefore obtain recruitment updates through the official CDCFIB recruitment portal and recognised official communication channels.
This is important because recruitment exercises of this scale can attract fake messages and fraudulent websites claiming to provide shortlist information.
CDCFIB Shortlist 2026: Important Dates
For quick reference:
Graduate applicants:
Check shortlist — August 31 to September 2, 2026
NCE/OND/SSCE applicants:
Check shortlist — September 7 to September 9, 2026
After shortlisting:
Select venue, date and time and print the interview invitation letter.
Communication
Use the official recruitment portal. CDCFIB says it will not send shortlist communications by email.
Cost:
The recruitment process is free.
What If the CDCFIB Portal Is Not Working?
Applicants should avoid switching to unofficial websites or social media pages if they experience difficulty accessing the portal.
The official recruitment portal has at times displayed system or scheduling notices, so candidates should check again through the official address rather than relying on third-party links. CDCFIB Recruitment Portal
Candidates who need to recover their screening number can also use the official application-number recovery facility, which asks for their NIN together with either their phone number or surname. CDCFIB Recruitment Portal
CDCFIB Recruitment: What Comes Next?
The oral interview represents the latest stage of the 2024/2025 CDCFIB recruitment exercise after the completion of physical and medical screening.
The exercise covers recruitment into the Nigeria Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Federal Fire Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
For candidates who have made it this far, the immediate priority is to confirm their shortlist status within the applicable dates and, if selected, complete the venue and interview scheduling process.
Candidates should bookmark the official CDCFIB recruitment portal and rely on it for further updates rather than unofficial shortlist lists or messages.
