CDCFIB RECRUITMENT: SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS TO TAKE DRUG TESTS BEFORE GETTING APPOINTMENT LETTERS

CDCFIB RECRUITMENT: SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS TO TAKE DRUG TESTS BEFORE GETTING APPOINTMENT LETTERS


Shortlisted applicants in the ongoing recruitment exercise for Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies will be required to undergo mandatory drug tests before collecting their appointment letters, according to a report attributed to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).

The board’s Secretary, Major General Abdulmalik Jibrin (retd.), reportedly disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, October 22, 2026, explaining that applicants who have reached the oral interview stage must complete the screening process before receiving their appointment letters.

According to the report, the recruitment portal is scheduled to open on October 28 and close on November 13, 2026. Shortlisted applicants are expected to log into the portal, confirm their recruitment status and obtain a code required for the drug test.

The screening is expected to take place at designated offices of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the respective states of the applicants.

The requirement is said to be in line with a Federal Government directive mandating prospective employees to provide certificates confirming that they are free from illegal drug use before receiving their appointment letters.

Jibrin reportedly stated that the drug tests would be conducted free of charge, with the government bearing the cost. Applicants who are asked to pay for the screening have been advised to report such demands to the appropriate security authorities.

The recruitment exercise covers four federal paramilitary agencies: the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Federal Fire Service (FFS).

Shortlisted applicants are expected to complete the screening process within the stipulated period and obtain the required drug-test certificate before proceeding to Abuja to collect their appointment letters.

Applicants are also advised to follow official announcements from the CDCFIB and the relevant agencies for accurate information about the recruitment process. They should be cautious of individuals or unofficial platforms demanding money in exchange for recruitment assistance or access to appointment letters.

With the reported drug-testing requirement, shortlisted candidates are encouraged to verify their status, confirm the screening arrangements and ensure they meet all stipulated requirements before making travel plans.

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