How to Apply for Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration, and Prisons Services Board (CDFIPB) Recruitment with Secondary School Certificate

If you hold a Secondary School Certificate such as SSCE, NECO, or GCE O’Level, you are eligible to apply for entry-level positions under the Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration, and Prisons Services Board (CDFIPB) recruitment. This guide provides everything you need to know to apply successfully.

Who Can Apply?

You are qualified to apply if you possess one of the following certificates:

• SSCE (Senior Secondary Certificate Examination)

• NECO (National Examination Council)

• GCE O’Level (General Certificate of Education)

You must also meet the minimum number of credits required for each position.

Eligible Positions for SSCE/NECO/GCE Holders

You can apply for any of the following positions under the Assistant Cadre:

1. Corps Assistant (CAII) – CONPASS 04

• Qualification:

  • Minimum of five (5) credits in not more than two sittings

  • Must include English Language and Mathematics

2. Corps Assistant (CAIII) – CONPASS 03

• Qualification:

  • Minimum of three (3) credits in not more than two sittings

  • Must include English or Mathematics

  • Also open to holders of Trade Test Grade III (e.g., drivers, mechanics, plumbers, carpenters, electricians, etc.)

These roles are available in:

• Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)

• Nigeria Immigration Service

• Federal Fire Service

• Nigerian Correctional Service (formerly Prisons Service)

General Requirements

To qualify for recruitment, you must:

• Be a Nigerian citizen by birth

• Be between 18 and 30 years of age

• Be physically and mentally fit

• Present a certificate of medical fitness from a government hospital

• Not have any criminal conviction

• Not belong to any secret cult or drug-related group

• Not be involved in financial crimes

• Height requirement:

  • Male: 1.65m

  • Female: 1.60m

• Male chest measurement must not be less than 0.87m

• Computer literacy is an added advantage but not mandatory

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply

1. Visit the Official Recruitment Portal
   ➤ www.cdfipb.careers

2. Create a Profile
   ➤ Register with your active email address and phone number

3. Complete the Online Application Form
   ➤ Enter your personal, educational, and physical details accurately

4. Upload Documents
   ➤ Upload your certificate(s), passport photo, and other relevant files

5. Print Referee Forms
   ➤ These forms must be completed and submitted at the screening center

6. Submit the Application
   ➤ Review your form and submit it once. Multiple submissions will disqualify you

Application Deadline

• The recruitment portal is usually open for 4 weeks

• Ensure you apply before the deadline stated in the official announcement

Important Tips

• Do NOT pay anyone — the application is completely free

• Use your real and active contact details

• Check the portal or your email regularly for screening updates.