Last updated on January 3, 2026
Many applicants kept asking, “When is CDCFIB recruitment closing for 2025?” while the portal was still accepting entries. That question finally has a clear answer. The 2025 CDCFIB recruitment portal closed on Friday, 7 November 2025, and the online test for shortlisted candidates, which started on 12 November 2025, has also been completed. This guide now focuses on what that closing date means, what happened during the online test phase, and what applicants should expect next in the CDCFIB 2025 recruitment process.
When did CDCFIB recruitment actually close for 2025?
The confusion around when CDCFIB recruitment closed for 2025 comes from how quickly the final deadline was announced and enforced. According to official updates and trusted education portals, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board shut the recruitment portal on Friday, 7 November 2025.
From that date, no new applications were accepted. Anyone who did not complete the form and submit before the portal deadline is outside the 2025 recruitment cycle, even if they started but did not finish the application.
For applicants who submitted on time, that closing date simply marked the end of the application stage and the beginning of the online test and screening phase.
Why did CDCFIB close the portal before the online test?
CDCIFB closes the portal first because it needs a stable list of applicants before moving to exams. Once the deadline passed on 7 November 2025, the Board could:
- Lock in the final number of valid applications
- Run checks on duplicate or incomplete entries
- Prepare the online test system and schedules
- Share clear instructions only with shortlisted applicants
If the portal stayed open while the test was already running, there would be conflicts about who should write, what date they should use and whether late applicants deserved to join the same batch. Closing the portal first keeps the process more organised and reduces disputes later.
What is the confirmed CDCFIB 2025 timeline so far?
Based on public statements from CDCFIB and widely reported updates, the simplified timeline for the 2025 exercise looks like this:
- Before November 2025: Online application forms were made available on the official recruitment portal.
- 4 November 2025: The Board released an update confirming that the portal would officially close on Friday, 7 November 2025 and that shortlisted candidates would sit for an online test.
- 7 November 2025: Recruitment portal closed for all new applications.
- 11 November 2025: The Board indicated that the online test link and final exam guidance would be released ahead of the test window.
- 12–19 November 2025: Online test window for shortlisted candidates, conducted entirely through the official exam portal.
- After 19 November 2025: Marking of scripts, security checks and back-end processing for shortlist and next-stage screening.
On top of that, the official recruitment portal now displays a notice confirming that the CBT examination is closed, which matches the end of the online test period.
How did the CDCFIB 2025 online test really work?
The 2025 recruitment cycle used an online-only test, instead of forcing applicants to travel to physical CBT centres. CDCFIB announced that:
- The test would run between 12 and 19 November 2025.
- Only shortlisted candidates with valid applications could access the exam portal.
- Candidates had to log in, pick an available exam slot and sit for the test using a phone, tablet or computer with a stable internet connection.
- Earlier CBT centre allocations were cancelled once the fully online model was confirmed.
After writing, some candidates who wrote on the first day were able to see their scores immediately, while others only saw “shortlisted/not shortlisted” later. This staggered result display was an internal decision, not a glitch.
What should applicants do now that the test has ended?
With both the portal and the online test closed, applicants are now in a waiting stage. Practical steps include: recruitmentcdcfib+1
- Keep your login details safe for the recruitment and exam portals.
- Check email regularly, including spam and promotions folders, for messages about shortlist, documentation or physical screening.
- Watch SMS notifications linked to the phone number used during registration.
- Visit recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng directly from your browser instead of clicking random links shared in WhatsApp groups or on social media.
- Keep copies (digital and printed) of your exam slip, application summary and any acknowledgement messages.
If you successfully wrote the online test, your main task now is to wait for official shortlist and result announcements, while ignoring rumours and unverified “lists”.
Can you still apply for CDCFIB jobs after the closing date?
For the 2025 recruitment cycle, the answer is no. Once the portal closed on 7 November 2025, the system stopped accepting new entries, late applications, and edits to existing forms.
Any website, individual or social media page claiming to:
- “Reopen” the portal unofficially
- “Add your name” after the deadline
- “Help you pay a fee to join the shortlist”
is not acting with CDCFIB authority. The Board itself regularly reminds applicants that the entire recruitment exercise is free and that they should disregard unofficial payment requests.
If you missed the 2025 application window, the realistic option now is to prepare for future recruitment exercises, not to search for back-door entry into this one.
How can you check your CDCFIB exam result or shortlist status?
For candidates who sat the test, result-checking is happening in phases, not all at once. Reliable guides explain that:
- Some day-one candidates saw a full exam score soon after submitting their test.
- Candidates who wrote later days may only see shortlist status, not a detailed score, once marking and verification are complete.
- The correct place to confirm your status is still the official CDCFIB recruitment or exam portal, not unofficial dashboards.
If you log in and do not see a score yet, it does not automatically mean failure. It may simply mean that your batch has not been fully processed or that CDCFIB prefers to show only “shortlisted / not shortlisted” rather than full marks.
What should you expect next in the CDCFIB 2025 process?
After the portal closing date and the conclusion of the online test, the remaining steps usually include:
- Compilation of shortlisted candidates based on exam performance, eligibility and document checks
- Publication of shortlist for physical screening or documentation
- Physical screening (verification of identity, credentials, medical fitness and background checks)
- Possible additional assessments, depending on the service (NSCDC, NIS, NCoS or Federal Fire Service)
- Final selection and posting after all stages are completed
CDCFIB has repeatedly said that further communication will come through official channels only, so applicants should keep an eye on the portal and avoid being rushed into paying for “shortcuts”.
How can you prepare better for the next CDCFIB recruitment cycle?
Even though the 2025 portal is already closed, there are useful steps for anyone who wants to be ready when the next recruitment is announced:
- Organise your documents – educational certificates, valid ID, birth certificate or age declaration, local government of origin, and passport photographs.
- Follow official pages – the CDCFIB website, verified government social media accounts and trusted education/job portals that report official circulars, not rumours. cdcfib.gov.ng+1
- Study past questions and exam formats used for this year’s online test so that you are not surprised by the style of questions.
- Improve basic skills in English, maths, reasoning and current affairs, because those areas often feature in paramilitary recruitment exams.
That way, when a new recruitment exercise opens, you are not scrambling for information or documents at the last minute, and you can submit early before the next portal closing date is announced.
Tarun Asrani is the founder and editor-in-chief of SmartAfricaGuide. With extensive experience in digital publishing and content strategy, he leads the platform’s focus on finance, scholarships, e-learning, and career opportunities shaping Africa today. Tarun visits Africa twice a year, gaining first-hand exposure to local education systems, job markets, and emerging technologies. He also closely follows African news, university updates, and government initiatives to ensure SmartAfricaGuide delivers timely, accurate, and practical insights grounded in real regional experience.
