Interior Ministry Begins Recruitment into Four Paramilitary Agencies

Babatunji Wusu –

Key Points:

• Recruitment starts Monday, July 14, 2025.

• Affected agencies: NIS, NSCDC, NFS, and NCS.

• Applications must be submitted via: recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng.

• Applicants are advised to review eligibility and guidelines on the Ministry’s website.

• This recruitment follows a federal directive to employ 30,000 personnel nationwide.

The Federal Ministry of Interior has announced the commencement of a nationwide recruitment exercise into four key paramilitary agencies, beginning Monday, July 14, 2025.

According to an official statement released over the weekend, the recruitment will cover the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigeria Fire Service (NFS), and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS).

Qualified and interested Nigerians are encouraged to apply through the official recruitment portal at recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng. The ministry further advised applicants to consult its official website for detailed information on eligibility requirements, application procedures, and other relevant instructions.

This recruitment drive is in line with the federal government’s June 2025 announcement to employ 30,000 new personnel across the four services, as part of broader efforts to strengthen national security and emergency response capabilities.