July 14, 2025 – The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has officially opened massive recruitment portal for interested applicants seeking to join the service. This exercise is being conducted under the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).
According to the announcement, applications are invited from “suitably qualified candidates for full time appointment to fill existing vacancies.” The Correctional Service recruitment is categorised into three groups, including General Duty, Inspectorate Cadre and Assistant Cadre.
Under Category A, Corrections applicants can apply for General Duty, which includes Superintendent of Corrections, CONMESS 02, and Assistant Superintendent II, CONPASS 08. Category B Inspectorate Cadre positions include Inspector, CONHESS 06, and Assistant Inspector, CONPASS 06. The Category C Assistant Cadre includes Assistant II, CONPASS 04 (General Duty) and Assistant III (General Duty, Drivers, Appliance Operators and Artisans) CONPASS 03.
Applicants are reminded that “application is absolutely free,” stressing the importance of avoiding online scammers.
Requirements:
1. Applicants must be Nigerians by birth
2. Must possess the required qualifications (certificates not presented at the recruitment centre will not be accepted later)
3. Candidates must also be physically and mentally fit, provide a medical fitness certificate from a recognised government hospital, be of good character, and not have been financially embarrassed
4. Age limit is between 18 and 35 years
5. A minimum height of 1.65m for males and 1.60m for females.
6. Male applicants must have a chest measurement of not less than 0.87m.
7. Computer literacy is considered an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted online through the official Correctional Service portal at https://recruitment.cdcfib.org. The portal opened today, Monday, 14th July, 2025, and will close after three weeks on Monday, 4th August 2025 deadline.
In other news, the Federal Fire Service FFS has opened 2025 recruitment portal under the CDCFIB.