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CDCFIB 2025 Recruitment Overview – Stage 1 (Application Phase)

- Application Period: 14th July 2025 – 11th August 2025
- Total Applications by Services:
- Immigration: 703,499
- Civil Defence: 482,198
- Correctional Service: 406,491
- Fire Service: 165,212
- CDCFIB HQ: 116,122

Application Breakdown by State (Top 5):
1. Kaduna – 111,967
2. Kano – 111,047
3. Katsina – 83,964
4. Bauchi – 78,776
5. Borno – 71,978

CBT Exams (3–4 PM Slot) | 18th Nov, 2025

Note: About 10 questions appeared without answer options, so candidates were only able to attempt 30 out of the 40 questions.

CDCFIB Recruitment Online CBT Exam Update

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced that the online Computer-Based Test (CBT) for shortlisted candidates will begin Wednesday, 12th November 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Key Points:
- Only officially scheduled candidates can log in for the test.
- The CBT will be AI-proctored to detect cheating, including switching apps or receiving calls.
- Use of phones, tablets, or laptops is allowed, but violations may lead to automatic failure.
- Stable internet and proper devices are required.
- The portal opens 30 minutes before the scheduled time. Candidates must:
- Log in at recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng
- Complete photo verification
- Wait in the virtual room for the exam to start.
- Disconnected candidates can rejoin and continue if still within their allotted time.