CDCFIB Shortlist Candidates for Aptitude Test

 

CDCFIB Shortlist Candidates for Aptitude Test 

The Civil Defence, Corrections, Fire and Immigration Bureau (CDCFIB) has officially announced that the list of successfully candidates for the 2025 recruitment exercise will be released begins from today Thursday 30th October, 2025 for Computer Based Test (CBT) .Once the list is released, applicants can check their status on the CDCFIB recruitment portal.

CDCFIB Shortlist 2025

Applicants who earlier applied for various position into any of the four 4 Services would be required to visit the Board portal tomorrow Thursday 30th October, 2025 to check if they are successful to take part in the Computer Based Test (CBT) as well as the designated centre and time where it would be holding.

Here is what applicants need to know, the CDCFIB will announce the list shortly after reviewing applications and verifying documents.

The shortlist is a list of candidates selected to proceed to the next stage of recruitment by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board(CDCFIB). 

CDCFIB Recruitment Portal 

The recruitment portal for Civil Defence, Rehabilitation, Fire, and Immigration Services is now closed. Once the recruitment portal is reopened interested candidates access it at https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng

CDCFIB Next Steps of Recruitment Exercise 

The Selected candidates will be contacted shortly with further instructions. Please monitor your emails and text messages in the coming weeks for announcements. We also encourage you to check this https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng frequently for important updates.

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CDCFIB Recruitment Required Documents For Screening 

Applicants who successfully shortlisted should keep the following documents ready for the screening exercise: 

  • Applicants recent Passport Photograph. 
  • Applicants Educational Certificates (eg. SSCE i, NCE/OND, Bachelors degrees/HND. 
  • Applicants Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age.
  • Applicants Means of Identification such as National identity Number, voters card, drivers license or international passport (National identity Number is more preferable).
  • Applicants Acknowledgement Slip
  • Applicants State of origin certificate (Indigene certificate).

Requirements for Computer Based Test (CBT)

Shortlisted Candidates Shall comes to the Computer Based Test (CBT) along with the following requirements:

  • Application Acknowledgement Slip 
  • National Identification Number Slip 
  • Certificate of origin (Indigene Letter)

CDCFIB Recruitment Process 

The CDCFIB recruitment process is expected to includes accept applications, review applications, shortlist candidates for Aptitude Test, a screening exercise and a final shortlist for successful candidates who will be assigned into the CDCFIB designated training based. The recruitment process is highlights below:

1. Application Portal: The CDCFIB designed and open a recruitment portal to accept an applications form from interested and qualified Nigerians for the 2025 recruitment exercise. The recruitment portal may vary each year.

2. Review and evaluation of Applications: The CDCFIB after received applications, review and evaluation will undertake to select the qualified candidates.

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3. Pre-selected Candidates: After applications is been reviewed and evaluated. The CDCFIB will released a Pre-selected candidates to undergo an aptitude test online. 

4. Computer Based Test: Pre-selected candidates will write an aptitude test to assess their comprehension skills.This aptitude will be conducted online.

5. Shortlisted Candidates: The CDCFIB will shortlist qualified candidates after the aptitude test is done. After this stage shortlisted candidates will undergo a physical screening to the CDCFIB States designated based.

6. Physical Screening: After shortlist is released, the shortlisted candidates will be invited for Physical screening including verification of original documents to the CDCFIB states designated based. 

7. Training: After recruitment process, Shortlisted candidates who completion the physical screening successfully will undergo a training exercise. The pattern training of the CDCFIB are categorized into part. The Cadre officers and Inspectors cadre will take a duration of 6 month training while the assistants cadre will take a duration of 3 month training.

8. Passing out parade: This is the last process of recruitment exercise when an candidates marking the end of training. The POP ceremony marks the end of rigorous training for recruits, who are welcomed as full-time personnel into their agencies.

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How to check shortlist Applicants For Aptitude Test 

To check your application status, you need to follow the steps outlined below:

1. Visit the CDCFIB recruitment portal at https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng

2. Click on the agency applied for (eg. Civil Defence, correctional service, immigration or fire service)

3. Enter your application details to confirm if you have been selected.

4. Click on “Check Status” once you have clicked on the check status your application status will be display indicating that whether you have been selected or not.

Important Notice: 

  • CDCFIB will not send emails or SMS to applicants. Visit our portal, and once shortlisted, update your profile to print your examination slip. 
  • More than 1.9M applied for just 30,000 thousand slots, please always pray to be among the shortlisted one.
  • CDCFIB to releases shortlisted of successfully candidates begins from today Thursday 30th October, 2025 for the next stage of 2025 recruitment.

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CDCFIB Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1: When will the shortlist be released?

The CDCFIB will released the shortlisted candidates for the Computer Based Test today Thursday 30th October, 2025.

Q2: How can I check my application status?

Visit the CDCFIB recruitment portal at https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng, enter your application details, and click on “Check Status.”

Q3: What documents are required for screening?

Recent passport photograph
– Educational certificates (e.g., SSCE, NCE/OND, Bachelors degrees/HND)
– Birth certificate/Declaration of age
– Means of identification (National Identity Number, Voter’s card, Driver’s license, or International passport)
– Acknowledgement slip
– State of origin certificate (Indigene certificate)

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Q4: What is the recruitment process?

The process includes:
– Application submission
– Review and evaluation of applications
– Aptitude test for pre-selected candidates
– Physical screening and document verification
– Training (6 months for Cadre officers and Inspectors, 3 months for Assistants)
– Passing out parade

Q5: How will I know if I’m shortlisted?

Shortlisted candidates will receive direct communication via email and SMS with further instructions.

Q6: Is the recruitment portal still open?

The recruitment portal is currently closed, but it may reopen for future applications.

Q7: What are the next steps after being shortlisted?

Shortlisted candidates will undergo an aptitude test, physical screening and document verification, followed by training and a passing out parade.

CDCFIB Shortlist Candidates

How to Submit Your Complaint to BOARD 

Shortlisted Candidates who experienced any technical issues are strongly advised to submit an official complaint to enable the Board to review and resolve your case. Click here to Complaint

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84 Responses

  1. Joy pius says:

    Congratulations to me

  2. Thank you nigeria civil defence corps

  3. Nasir salahudeen says:

    Pls I need to retake my exam because the site was giving me error when doing the exam anytime I wanna go to next page it shows server error and take me to start over again and again I’m not able to pick answers till I ran out of time pls I need help to retake the exam thank you sir/ma

  4. Ojekwe Edozie Anthony says:

    Please I had my exam today I answered 30 of my 40 questions but the rest of the 10 appeared but their was options to click.. please I will love if this will be reviewed

  5. Am Afolarin Elizabeth Opeyemi I was scheduled to write Exam yesterday 17th November 2025
    But me login in I saw Exam submitted and later I saw Exam completed without any exam attempts
    Please sir/ ma I will be glad if there will be a privilege to attempt the exam

    NIN: 51208661962
    Phone number: 07070463876

  6. Eke-Abasi usua okure says:

    My portal was showing exams already submitted when I was trying to log in

  7. Tardoo Benedict Azoom says:

    During my test, most of my questions did not have options

  8. I was unable to write my exam which was slated on 14th of November,2025. Because my examination submitted automatically immediately i logged into the examination portal

  9. Good day sir/ma
    Pls ,i wrote my exams today ,30 questions out of 40 ,the remaining 10 questions there’s no option,am writing to complain

  10. Confidence Agbor James says:

    My screen showed already completed without me seeing any questions

  11. Good day sir/ma
    Pls ,i wrote my exams today ,30 questions out of 40 ,the remaining 10 questions there’s no option. Pls my complaints should be look into pls. Thank u.

  12. Today is my exam date I wrote my exam but some questions no options and also incomplete please help me

  13. Gift sunday says:

    Pls I was not able to answer all my questions

  14. De Herbert Yonguzer says:

    Good day sir/madam,
    I write to complain of technical issues I encountered during my CBT exam.
    I was unable to answer 10 out of the 40 questions, this was because the 10 unanswered questions had no option to choose from, and no provision for written answers.
    This compeled me to answer only 30 out of the 40 questions.
    Thank you

  15. Saamekaa George Gudaku says:

    I was logged out of the system and exam submitted during the process of capturing without without answering any question.

  16. Uche benita says:

    I did not write my own was saying text has been submitted

  17. Eze Jennifer says:

    I faced a challenge of invalid NIN and phone number

  18. Sunday Edoka says:

    28 question out of 40

  19. Oyeniyi Olabisi says:

    Immediately I login to the portal and saw exam submitted.

  20. Fadugba Abimbola W. says:

    I wrote my cbit exam yesterday 3pm to 4pm.
    L couldn’t attempt 10 questions because they were subjective questions.

  21. I was scheduled for my CBT exams yesterday been 18/Nov/2025. But I was able to attempt only 27 questions out of 40 and the remaining questions were downloaded but no options on it .

    Please sir/ma ,
    Help me on what to do about the remaining questions in order to complete and get all my scores

  22. My issue is invalid Nin/phone number i

  23. My issue is invalid Nin/phone number

  24. BARIKOR-MDUM DEEMUA says:

    I was unable to upload my passport, and also unable to input my date and time of exam due to network server error

  25. Aigbochie Princess says:

    pls , i want the system automatically submitted for me evrn without seeing and attempting question…even exam no space didnt show… pls NIS technicals ,look into it plsss

  26. Umar yakubu says:

    I have a complaint regarding my CBT exams on 17/11/2025 around 11-12am
    I logged into the exams site it shows questions before I start ticking the correct answers it automatically shows exams submitted.

  27. Good evening ma
    Hope you are fine.About my exams which was on 14th,i was having issues with network,so i tried to refresh back again,and when i login in bck,it was showing me exams already completed.i tried to login again,it was still showing me the same thin

  28. munirah suleiman says:

    Invalid logging details

  29. I have issues my exmms just shows me completed

  30. Yusuf Ahmad says:

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    I sincerely apologize for missing the recent fire service recruitment examination. On the day of the exam, I experienced severe network problems in my area, which made it impossible for me to log in and participate.

    I respectfully ask for your understanding and kindly request any possible consideration for a rescheduled opportunity.

    Thank you for your time and understanding.

    Yours faithfully,
    [Yusuf Ahmad]
    08067305597

  31. Yusuf Ahmad says:

    I am writing to explain that I was unable to participate in the Fire Service recruitment exam due to severe network issues in my area on the scheduled date. The connectivity problem made it impossible for me to access the exam platform despite multiple attempts.

    I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and kindly request your understanding.

    Thank you
    Yusuf Ahmad
    08067305597

  32. Adamu haruna says:

    Submitted my exam after I’m not write anything

  33. BALA BAKO HEZEKIAH says:

    In my cbt test,it showed exam complete

  34. Jonathan Experience says:

    i haven’t completed my questions, i only answered from number 1-14, and i was asked to submit which I did.. please cdcfib should help me out.

  35. How will i know when is the physical training

  36. Access to fewer than the required 40 questions

  37. Orji Christiana Anayo says:

    I couldn’t do verification, when it was time for questions to come it was showing 0 out of 0 question

  38. Owhonda anita says:

    Good morning sir/ma
    I was scheduled for the cbt on 15th, i was having issues with network so i tried to refresh back again and when i login in back it was showing me exams already completed.i tried to login again it was still showing me the same thing that made to answer 3 questions out of 40 i will be grateful if another opportunity is been given to me to seat for another cbt
    I grateful if my request is been put into consideration thanks.

  39. Anita owhonda says:

    Good morning sir/ma I was scheduled to seat for the exam 15th the severe next work was bad that I have to refresh thinking it will helpful just for me to login back I found an automatic submit please sir/ma I humbly wish if another opportunity will been given to me for me to rewrite back,
    I will be grateful if my request is been put into consideration thanks.

  40. Confidence omalekor Ajah says:

    I only 14 question out of 40 and it show submit

  41. Ndubuka Nmesoma says:

    I couldn’t upload my details after I was shortlisted.i tried severally and it didn’t work.

  42. I was unable to do any exam , my exam was stated for the day 1, 12/11/2025 2pm, I logged in 30min before the exam to prepare myself. And wen it was 2pm till like 2:30pm ,it didn’t take me to exam room, I just saw exam already completed. Please help o.

  43. I was unable to do any exam , my exam was stated for the day 1, 12/11/2025 2pm, I logged in 30min before the exam to prepare myself. And wen it was 2pm till like 2:30pm ,it didn’t take me to exam room, I just saw exam already completed. Please help o. Thank you

  44. Aguma Emmanuel Sunday says:

    My questions was not complete it was 14 instead of 40

  45. Paul Hassan says:

    I tried to proceed after I have been shortlisted, I fill everything like result, I uploaded my passport and so on but still it refuses to take met to the next step of the shortlist. It show me notifications

  46. Halima says:

    Good day Sir/Ma,
    After login to the exam portal, it took me to a blank page, after sometimes it shows exam Submitted without seeing or attempting any question. Tried login again, it shows exam completed. Please, is there a means of retaking the Exam. Thanks

  47. STEVE INNOCENT EFFANGA says:

    I couldn’t fix date for exam due to network issues

  48. Ogbuewu Ifunanya says:

    I haven’t completed my questions , I only answer from 1-14 and I was asked to summit, which I did …please cdcfib should help me out

  49. Olufimo Musa Babatunde says:

    Good day sir/ma. I suppose to do my exam on Monday, as I login to start the exam. My time didn’t start counting and exam wasn’t display either. So after 15 minutes it shows that my exam has been submitted without attempt any question.

  50. Good day sir/ma. I suppose to do my exam on Monday, as I login to start the exam. My time didn’t start counting and exam wasn’t display either. So after 15 minutes it shows that my exam has been submitted without attempt any question. Please what’s the way out

  51. I am trying to login to write my exam and the system is telling me that exam already submitted

  52. Okotie Vera says:

    Access to fewer questions less than 40

  53. Bello Isah says:

    I can’t answer even a single question. Automatic submission

  54. I Ndifrekeabasi Okon Bassey, I was scheduled to write Exam on 17th November, 2025
    But when I logged in I saw Exam submitted and later I saw Exam completed without any exam attempts
    Please sir/ ma I will be glad if there will be a privilege to attempt the exam

    NIN: 20624743181
    Phone number: 08062964824

  55. Favour says:

    I have a issues with my exam
    I see my 28 instead of 40 questions
    And my score is low I am not happy

  56. Favour says:

    I have a issues with my exam
    I see my 28 instead of 40 questions
    And my score is low I am not happy
    Please I need a help

  57. Comfort James Moses says:

    Applications for reschedule of exams

    My name is Comfort James Moses from Cross River State, My exams was scheduled on 17th by 3:00 and I was automatically submitted without even seeing the questions. Note: the questions didn’t appear and I was automatically submitted without my attempt, I am pleading for reschedule for the exams.
    Thank you.

  58. Aderinto moses oluwaponmile says:

    Submitted without answering any questions

  59. My name is Sanusi haroon damilare
    I was about to login for face capturing and verify and the site has been telling exam already completed without doing any exam and am very very confused about this bcs I don’t understand how it’s possible pls am trying to used this time around to begin the Team of cdfib to reconsider us about this exam that we are not did and be telling us that exam already completed and it’s happening yesterday 19/11/2025 by 12pm/1pm

  60. Before I longing then I see your exam is completed this is problem

  61. Love victor says:

    I saw only 27 questions out of 40 questions

  62. Musa Ayodele Ohiare says:

    It was only 14 questions that showed in my own question

  63. Agulue Chukwuemeka Valentine says:

    I was unable to update my profile, and also to print my exam number due to the internal server error.

  64. Emenike Catherine Amarachi says:

    Good day. My name is Emenike Catherine Amarachi. I applied for fire service and I was meant to write their exam on 13th of this month by 12. But unfortunately, during time for the exam, what I saw next what exam completed. I didn’t even seen the questions.

  65. Okeagu emmanuel chidiebere says:

    Please. I was unable to write my exam complete because it was showing me only two questions in each page. So I was unable to complete the exam I will be pleased if I can rewrite my exam thanks

  66. Tajudeen Mohammad Olarinoye says:

    I logged in exactly 10:30am and the camera was on till 11am, no questions was shown till 11:20 and after some time My screen showed already completed without me seeing any questions.

  67. Idris musa says:

    No questions just write me exam already completed

  68. Please I want to know, now that we are done with the exams how and when do I get to know when the names are shortlisted for screening.

  69. Adewumi Christiana says:

    Examination submitted immediately I logged in

  70. My own shows 17 out of 40 question

  71. Idris Garba says:

    I only see 14 question in my exam and all my preview was the same

  72. NNENNA Victoria udensi says:

    I answered all the 40 questions but it showed me only 28 questions answered

  73. Uchenna Augustine Egwim says:

    Exam submitted immediately i logged in

  74. I’m Aminu Zakariyau by name

  75. Tanko Galle Ombugafi says:

    Login error

  76. Samuel Yetunde says:

    My screen already showed exam completed without any questions displaying.
    Number:08149200985

  77. Segun Olalekan says:

    I tried to attempt the exam on Monday, 17th of November 2025. I logged on 20 minutes before time. The question did not come up, at 1:02pm, I refreshed the page and the next thing was exam submitted successfully. Kindly assist

  78. Ishaku mercy says:

    No question just write me exam already completed

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