The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released the names of successful candidates who participated in the Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted as part of the 2024/2025 paramilitary recruitment exercise.

The announcement marks a significant milestone in the recruitment process for thousands of applicants seeking employment in various federal paramilitary agencies under the supervision of the board.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Secretary to the Board, retired Major-General Abdulmalik Jibril, who confirmed that candidates who successfully passed the examination stage would proceed to the next phase of the recruitment exercise.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the recruitment exercise covers several key security and emergency response agencies under the Federal Government. These include the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the Federal Fire Service (FFS), the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and other agencies under the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board.

According to Jibril, candidates who sat for the online Computer-Based Test conducted in November 2025 are expected to check their application status through the board’s official recruitment portal.

He explained that applicants would be able to verify whether they had been shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment exercise between June 15 and June 20.

The board secretary stated that all candidates who participated in the CBT should visit the official recruitment portal to confirm their status and obtain further instructions regarding the screening process.

“Applicants who participated in the online Computer-Based Test are required to access the board’s recruitment portal between June 15 and June 20 to verify their application status,” he said.

Jibril explained that applicants would be required to log into the portal using the unique application number generated during the initial registration process.

According to him, the portal has been configured to provide personalised information to each applicant, enabling successful candidates to proceed seamlessly to the next stage of the exercise.

He further disclosed that candidates who have been shortlisted would be required to upload relevant credentials and supporting documents through the portal before attending the physical screening exercise.

The screening process, he noted, would involve document verification and physical assessment designed to confirm the authenticity of applicants’ qualifications and determine their suitability for service in the respective agencies.

“Shortlisted applicants are required to upload their credentials and select their preferred date and venue for physical screening,” Jibril stated.

The board emphasized that candidates must ensure that all documents submitted are accurate and authentic, as any form of falsification or misrepresentation could result in immediate disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants were also advised to carefully study and comply with all instructions provided on the recruitment portal to avoid mistakes that could affect their participation in the screening exercise.

The CDCFIB secretary reiterated the board’s commitment to maintaining a transparent, credible, and merit-based recruitment process in line with established public service regulations and federal government guidelines.

He stressed that the board remains determined to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all eligible applicants throughout the recruitment exercise.

Jibril also used the opportunity to caution applicants against falling victim to fraudsters who often exploit recruitment exercises to defraud unsuspecting job seekers.

He warned that the entire recruitment process remains completely free of charge and that no applicant is required to make any payment at any stage of the exercise.

According to him, neither the board nor any of the participating agencies has authorised any individual, consultant, intermediary, or organisation to collect money on behalf of applicants.

“The recruitment exercise is absolutely free,” he stated. “Applicants should not pay money to any person, group, agent, or organisation claiming to facilitate shortlisting, venue allocation, document uploads, access to screening centres, or final selection.”

The warning comes amid recurring reports of recruitment scams in which fraudsters create fake websites, circulate misleading messages, and promise employment opportunities in exchange for money.

To prevent applicants from becoming victims, the board urged members of the public to rely exclusively on information provided through official CDCFIB communication channels.

Jibril advised applicants to ignore unsolicited messages, suspicious links, and unauthorised individuals claiming to have special access to the recruitment process.

He noted that all genuine information relating to the exercise would be communicated through the board’s official recruitment portal and other approved communication platforms.

“The general public is advised to disregard fake recruitment messages, fraudulent websites, suspicious links, and unauthorised persons claiming to represent the board,” he said.

“Kindly note that all official updates regarding the recruitment exercise will only be communicated through the CDCFIB recruitment portal and approved official channels.”

The recruitment exercise has generated considerable interest across the country, with thousands of young Nigerians applying for positions in the participating agencies.

Many applicants view employment in the paramilitary services as an opportunity to contribute to national security, public safety, border management, correctional administration, and emergency response services.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Nigerian Correctional Service, and the Federal Fire Service remain among the most sought-after federal agencies due to their critical roles in national development and public service.

Observers have commended the board’s efforts to digitise major aspects of the recruitment process, including registration, examination, and status verification, noting that the approach promotes efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

As successful candidates prepare for the physical screening and document verification stage, the CDCFIB has reassured Nigerians that the exercise will be conducted strictly on merit and in accordance with extant recruitment regulations.

The board expressed confidence that the recruitment process would produce qualified personnel capable of strengthening the operational capacity of the various agencies while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and public service.

With the release of the shortlist and commencement of preparations for physical screening, applicants across the country are now awaiting the next phase of what is expected to be one of the largest federal paramilitary recruitment exercises in recent years.