FG announces major update in recruitment for immigration, civil defence, others

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released key guidelines for the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise into key paramilitary agencies.

The Board also urged applicants to disregard unofficial directives on dress code and document requirements ahead of the medical screening phase.

In a public notice issued on Friday, June 19, 2026, the Board stated categorically that there is no prescribed dress code for candidates participating in the medical screening exercise scheduled to begin on Sunday, June 22, 2026.

Applicants for positions in the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been advised to simply appear in “normal and decent attire.”

Signed by Mrs. Okeh Juliet, Head of Press for the Secretary to the Board, the notice further warned candidates against bringing any credentials to the screening venues, as no document verification will be conducted during the medical exercise.

“Any information directing candidates to wear a particular dress code or bring their credentials should be disregarded, as such directives did not emanate from the Board,” the statement read.

The Board urged all applicants to rely solely on official information released through its authorized channels.

The notice assured candidates of a smooth process and wished them success in the screening.

The clarification comes as thousands of shortlisted applicants prepare for the next stage of the federal government’s recruitment drive into the nation’s security and paramilitary agencies.

Applicants have also been encouraged to check the Board’s official platforms regularly for further updates on their specific screening dates and venues.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​