The CDCFIB shortlist 2025 refers to the official list of candidates who have passed the initial application stage of the 2025 paramilitary recruitment exercise conducted by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). Being on the shortlist means you are eligible to proceed to the next stage — which includes Computer-Based Test (CBT) or physical screening/document verification, depending on where the process has reached.
Agencies Covered in the CDCFIB Shortlist
The shortlist includes applicants for the following services:
• Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
• Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
• Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS)
• Federal Fire Service (FFS)
Shortlist Release Dates for 2025
The Board formally announced that the shortlist list for the 2025 recruitment exercise was published and made available on the official recruitment portal between December 1 and December 3, 2025. During this period, applicants were able to check if their names appeared and then proceed to select screening venues and dates.
Prior to that, an earlier announcement stated that the list of applicants shortlisted for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) was made available from October 30, 2025 on the official portal.
How to Check the CDCFIB Shortlist
To confirm whether your name is on the CDCFIB shortlist 2025:
- Go to the official CDCFIB recruitment portal at https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng.
- Log in with your application ID, email, or NIN used during registration.
- Look for the “Shortlisted Candidates” section or link.
- Download or view the PDF list for your service (NSCDC, NIS, NCoS, or FFS).
- Use search features (e.g., Ctrl+F / Cmd+F) to find your name or application number.
Next Steps After Being Shortlisted
If your name appears on the shortlist:
• Prepare for the next phase: This may include a CBT, document verification, physical screening, or fitness assessment depending on your service and stage of the process.
• Print/invitation slip: Where available, download and print your invitation slip or screening details from the portal.
• Gather original documents: Bring all required original documents and clear photocopies to screening centres when scheduled.
• Arrive early: Screening dates and venues are often state-specific and published on the portal.
Important Alerts
• The CDCFIB has stressed that updates about the shortlist and subsequent stages will only be published on the official recruitment portal.
• Beware of fraudulent sites or social media posts claiming earlier or unofficial shortlist lists — only the portal at recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng is valid.