NSCDC, others reopen recruitment portal October 28 for drug screening

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) is expected to reopen its recruitment portal from October 28 to November 13, 2026, for shortlisted candidates to check their status and obtain codes for mandatory drug screening.

The exercise is part of the final stages of recruitment into the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigerian Correctional Service and Federal Fire Service.

According to information attributed to the board’s Secretary, Maj. Gen. A.M. Jibril (rtd.), the portal reopening will enable candidates who have progressed through the recruitment process, including the oral interview stage, to confirm their status and access instructions for the next phase.

The reopening is not a fresh recruitment exercise and does not provide an opportunity for new applicants to submit applications.

Eligible candidates are expected to log in to the official recruitment portal at recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng during the specified period to check their profiles and obtain screening codes.

Candidates who qualify for the drug test will be directed to designated National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) offices in their respective states to undergo the screening.

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The drug test is expected to be free, with the Federal Government bearing the cost. Candidates have reportedly been warned against paying individuals who demand money for the screening or promise to influence recruitment outcomes.

Applicants are also advised to avoid unofficial websites and intermediaries claiming to have special access to recruitment officials. They should rely on their individual portal profiles and verified board announcements for instructions concerning screening locations and required documentation.

The recruitment process has included computer-based tests, shortlisting, physical screening, document verification, medical assessments and oral interviews. Successful completion of the drug screening will form part of the requirements for final appointment.

Candidates who pass the screening and meet the remaining conditions are expected to proceed to Abuja to collect their appointment letters.

However, participation in the drug test does not automatically guarantee employment, as final appointments remain subject to compliance with all recruitment requirements.

The recruitment drive is part of the Federal Government’s reported plan to employ 30,000 personnel in the first phase of a broader target of recruiting 120,000 Nigerians into the four paramilitary services.

Applicants who have reached the relevant stages are advised to monitor the portal between October 28 and November 13 and follow all official instructions.