The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fireplace and Immigration Providers Board (CDCFIB) has revealed that 221,996 candidates failed the 2025 pc‑based mostly check (CBT), even after efficiently finishing earlier levels of the recruitment train.
The nationwide recruitment train is for its 4 paramilitary businesses, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the Federal Fireplace Service (FFS) and the Nigeria Safety and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The board reviews that 221,996 candidates failed the ultimate pc‑based mostly check (CBT), regardless of over 1,000,000 accomplished functions.
The Board opened the appliance portal from 14 July to 11 August 2025, with greater than 1.8 million functions submitted throughout the 5 paramilitary businesses.
The Nigeria Immigration Service led with 703,499 functions, adopted by the Nigeria Safety and Civil Defence Corps with 482,198 functions.
After screening, CDCFIB reported three distinct classes summarising the standing of all candidates. In line with the Board, 1,120,491 functions had been absolutely accomplished and moved ahead within the course of. The Board additionally recorded:
The web Laptop-Based mostly Check (CBT) held from 12 to 19 November 2025 shaped the third stage of the recruitment course of.
Out of all shortlisted candidates, 71.8% wrote the examination, whereas 18.5% had been absent. The Board additionally flagged 5.4% violations in the course of the CBT train.
The rating distribution that the majority candidates fell inside the 61–80 rating vary
The recruitment train recorded sturdy participation throughout all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reflecting excessive curiosity in federal paramilitary roles. The highest 10 states with the best software submissions embody:
The train focused Nigerian residents between 18 and 35 years, who meet minimal peak necessities (1.65 m for males, 1.60 m for girls), have clear legal data, and are mentally and bodily match. Minimal academic qualification: not less than SSCE with credit, whereas levels in fields like regulation, engineering, drugs, or technical trades had been inspired.
The recruitment train recorded sturdy participation throughout all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reflecting excessive curiosity in federal paramilitary roles. The highest 10 states with the best software submissions embody:
The states with the least variety of functions are Bayelsa with 11,683, Rivers with 14,337, Lagos with 22,244, Ebonyi with 28,616, Delta with 29,316, FCT with 30,347, Ekiti with 31,154, Cross River with 31,742, Sokoto with 32,254, and Edo with 32,363.
