CDFIPB Careers Portal: Application Requirements for 2025 Recruitment – Are you ready to apply via the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire & Immigration Services Board (CDFIPB or CDCFIB) portal? Before you begin, ensure you meet all the required criteria. Here’s a full breakdown of the application requirements you must satisfy to avoid disqualification.
What is the CDFIPB / CDCFIB Application?
The CDFIPB / CDCFIB portal handles recruitment for four major paramilitary/security agencies in Nigeria:
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NSCDC (Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps)
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NIS (Nigeria Immigration Service)
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NCoS (Nigerian Correctional Service)
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FFS (Federal Fire Service)
When applying, each candidate must select only one agency and one cadre/role. Applying to more than one leads to automatic disqualification.
General Eligibility Requirements
Here are the key requirements you need to fulfil:
| Requirement | Details |
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| Citizenship | Must be a Nigerian citizen. |
| Age | Must be between 18 and 35 years old. |
| Physical Requirements | – For male applicants: At least 1.65 meters in height and a minimum chest measurement of 0.87 meters. – For female applicants: Minimum height of 1.60 meters. – Good physical and medical fitness. |
| Character / Background | Clean criminal record. Must not have been convicted of financial misconduct or other serious offences. Good moral character. |
| Educational Qualifications | Minimum: Senior Secondary Certificate (SSCE) with credits in English & Mathematics. Candidates with higher qualifications (NCE, OND, HND, Bachelor’s Degree, etc.) are often preferred depending on the cadre. |
Documents & Other Requirement Items
During the application or subsequent screening/documentation phases, you’ll need:
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Valid identification documents (National ID, NIN slip, etc.)
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Birth certificate or age declaration.
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Proof of state of origin.
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Passport-sized photographs.
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Academic certificates/diplomas; original and possibly copies. If you only have a statement of result, find out whether it’s acceptable or if you’ll need the full certificate before verification.
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Medical fitness certificate (this may not be required at the very start, but is often needed during physical screening/documentation).
Rules to Avoid Disqualification
To avoid being disqualified, pay attention to these:
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Apply to only one agency (NSCDC or Immigration or Fire Service, or Correctional). Multiple applications = disqualification.
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Use accurate information – mistakes in name spelling, certificate names, state of origin, etc., can cause problems.
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Ensure all scanned/uploaded documents are clear, valid, and legible.
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The application is free. Beware of anyone demanding payment or claiming a guarantee of selection.
Important Dates & Portal Info
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The portal for the 2025 recruitment opens on June 26, 2025 and runs for about three weeks.
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Use the official site: recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng or
recruitment.cdcfib.org(as specified in relevant announcements).
