CDCFIB Recruitment Enters Final Stage! Candidates Given November 14 Deadline For NDLEA Drug Screening
By Passman Akpos
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced that its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise has reached the final stage, directing eligible candidates to complete the necessary procedures between October 28 and November 14, 2026.
The Board disclosed this in a press release issued by its Secretary, retired Major General A. M. Jibril, urging candidates to carefully follow the instructions to ensure the successful completion of the recruitment process.
According to the notice, the recruitment portal will remain open for the specified period, during which eligible candidates are expected to review their previously submitted information and complete the required steps.
Candidates Must Verify Uploaded Documents
The Board instructed successful candidates proceeding to the next stage to carefully review and confirm all documents and information previously uploaded to the recruitment portal before continuing with the process.
Candidates are advised to ensure that their details are accurate and that they follow the instructions provided on the official portal.
Screening Location Selection Mandatory
The CDCFIB also directed successful candidates to select their preferred screening state and location from the options available on the recruitment portal.
Candidates must complete the selection process and follow all on-screen instructions before proceeding to the next stage.
NDLEA Substance Abuse Screening
As part of the final recruitment procedures, candidates are required to proceed to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) portal after completing the necessary steps on the CDCFIB recruitment platform.
The candidates must then select their preferred date and time for the mandatory substance abuse screening.
The Board emphasised that candidates must complete the required registration process to participate in the screening exercise.
How Candidates Will Know Their Results
The CDCFIB stated that the final outcome for candidates who successfully complete and pass the NDLEA substance abuse screening will be communicated through the official recruitment portal after the screening exercise has concluded.
Candidates are therefore advised to monitor the official recruitment portal for updates and rely on verified information from the Board.
Important Deadline For Candidates
With the recruitment portal scheduled to remain open from October 28 to November 14, 2026, candidates are encouraged to complete all required procedures within the stipulated timeframe to avoid missing the deadline.
The announcement was signed electronically by retired Major General A. M. Jibril, Secretary to the CDCFIB.
Official CDCFIB Website: www.cdcfib.gov.ng
Recruitment period: October 28–November 14, 2026.
Important: Candidates should use the official CDCFIB and NDLEA portals for recruitment-related procedures and be cautious of unofficial websites or individuals demanding payment in exchange for recruitment assistance.
