Over 1.9 Million Nigerians Apply for NSCDC, NIS, and Fire Service Recruitment 2025

A staggering 1,911,141 Nigerians have applied for the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) recruitment exercise, which officially closed on Monday, August 11, 2025, according to reports from PUNCH Online.

The 2025 CDCFIB recruitment process faced several challenges, including persistent technical glitches, repeated portal crashes, and temporary suspensions — forcing the board to adjust the initial timeline multiple times.

Recruitment Timeline and Delays

Originally slated to begin on June 26, 2025, the exercise was first shifted to July 14, and later to July 21. The application window, which was expected to close on August 4, 2025, was extended by one week to August 11, 2025, to accommodate applicants affected by the portal issues.

Despite these hiccups, the official CDCFIB portal recorded an overwhelming 1.9 million applications before the deadline.

States with the Highest and Lowest Applications

According to the CDCFIB website data:

Top Five States by Applications:
- Kogi – 116,162
- Kaduna – 114,536
- Benue – 110,565
- Kano – figures not disclosed but among the top five
- Niger – figures not disclosed but among the top five

These five states alone contributed 510,174 applications.

Lowest Five States by Applications:
- Bayelsa – 11,669
- Lagos – 14,216
- Rivers – 22,210
- Ebonyi – 23,601
- Delta – 27,962

Collectively, these states accounted for 99,658 applications.

Next Steps in the Recruitment Process

Following the closure of the online application portal, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has issued guidance for applicants. In a statement released via its official X (Twitter) account, the board thanked all candidates for their interest and commitment to national service.

The post read:

“Recruitment Applications Closed! The official recruitment portal for the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board is now closed. We thank all applicants for their interest and commitment to serving with honour, integrity, and national pride.

Next Step! Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly with further instructions. Please monitor your email and text messages over the coming weeks for notifications. We also encourage you to regularly check the portal and social media handles for important updates.”

Important Advice for Applicants

Check your email and SMS regularly for notifications from CDCFIB.
Visit the official CDCFIB portal for updates.
Follow the board’s verified social media accounts to stay informed about the next phases of the recruitment process.

Conclusion

With nearly two million Nigerians applying, the 2025 CDCFIB recruitment stands out as one of the most competitive public service recruitments in recent years. Applicants are encouraged to remain patient and vigilant as the shortlisting process begins.

For official announcements, always rely on CDCFIB’s official website to avoid falling victim to recruitment scams.

Punch

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