September 10, 2025 – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced progress on its ongoing recruitment exercise, which began with an official advertisement published in national newspapers on Friday, December 27, 2024.
Recall that the Nigiera Customs started sending emails to shortlisted candidates on September 9, 2025.
According to the NCS, a total of 3,927 vacancies were declared across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres.
The Service revealed that it received 573,523 applications during the first phase of the exercise. After what it described as a rigorous documentary scrutiny, 286,697 candidates were shortlisted and invited to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process.
The second stage of the exercise will take place from September 14 to 21, 2025, and will be conducted through an online Computer-Based Test (CBT).
The Service said this reflects its commitment to transparency, accessibility, and fairness in the selection process.
“Candidates shortlisted for the CBT are required to undertake the test at any location of their choice, provided there is reliable internet access,” the NCS stated. It further explained that the test must be conducted using a laptop or desktop computer equipped with a webcam and a full-screen display, noting that the application is not mobile phone-enabled.
The Service also announced that a facial verification process will be carried out during login. “Candidates are advised to maintain a neat appearance to avoid difficulties with recognition,” it said.
The NCS warned that the CBT application is sensitive to noise and body movement. Candidates are required to remain focused throughout the test as excessive movement, whispering, or background distractions may result in automatic logout. The Service added that switching between windows during the test will be flagged as malpractice and may lead to disqualification.
To prepare candidates for the CBT, a mandatory pre-test exercise will be conducted two days before the actual test. “Two separate links will be sent to all shortlisted applicants, one for the pre-test and another for the actual examination,” the NCS confirmed.
Candidates applying for the Superintendent Cadre (Level 8) will also take an additional CBT in the next phase of the recruitment exercise, a requirement that does not apply to other cadres.
The Nigeria Customs Service reassured stakeholders that the recruitment process remains merit-driven and transparent. Applicants have been advised to rely solely on official platforms for updates, as the NCS will not request payment or conduct recruitment through social media channels.