The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) will reopen its recruitment portal from October 28 to November 13, 2026, for candidates who have progressed through the ongoing recruitment exercise to check their status and obtain codes for mandatory drug screening.
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The Board’s Secretary, Maj. Gen. A.M. Jibril (retd.), announced the development during its second board meeting of the year. He said the portal reopening is not a fresh recruitment exercise but a continuation of the current process.
Candidates who have completed medical examinations, oral interviews and other required stages are expected to log in during the stated period. They will be able to confirm their recruitment status and obtain the code needed for the drug test.
The screening is a requirement before successful candidates can collect their appointment letters. The exercise covers the Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
Jibril said the recruitment is part of the Federal Government’s plan to employ 30,000 personnel across the four paramilitary agencies in the first phase of a broader target of 120,000 recruits. The exercise is intended to strengthen the agencies and improve their capacity to carry out their statutory responsibilities.
Candidates who qualify for screening must visit the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) office in their respective states, using the code obtained from the CDCFIB portal. They will be required to provide samples for testing, with results expected to be available immediately.
The Board Secretary said the drug test would be free for all eligible candidates because the Federal Government would cover the cost. Applicants should not pay anyone to obtain a code, secure a screening appointment or influence the recruitment process.
He warned that any person asked to pay for the test should report the demand to the nearest security agency. Candidates were also cautioned against intermediaries who claim they can guarantee recruitment or speed up the screening process.
Those who pass the mandatory drug screening will proceed to Abuja to collect their appointment letters, provided they satisfy all other recruitment requirements. Jibril said candidates must present a certificate confirming they are free from illegal drug use before their appointments can be finalised, in line with the Federal Government’s directive.
The reopening gives candidates who have reached the oral interview stage a defined period to check their status and complete the next required step. It does not invite new applicants, and candidates should rely on the official CDCFIB portal for instructions and updates.
Candidates should keep their application details secure, read every instruction displayed on the portal and ensure they attend only an authorised NDLEA location. Missing the stated window may delay completion of the remaining recruitment steps.
How to check status and get code
From October 28 to November 13, 2026, visit the official CDCFIB recruitment portal and log in with the details used for the original application. Check the application status and follow the portal’s instructions to obtain the mandatory drug-screening code. Take the code to the designated NDLEA office in your state and follow the screening instructions. The test is free. Do not pay agents or intermediaries, and report any demand for payment to the nearest security agency.
