Originally set to close on Monday, August 4, 2025, the application portal will now remain open until Monday, August 11, 2025.
The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Maj. Gen. A.M. Jibril (retd.). According to him, the extension is aimed at allowing more eligible Nigerians to participate in the recruitment process.
“The Board wishes to notify the general public that the closing date for application for its ongoing recruitment exercise has been extended by one week,” the statement said. “The recruitment portal, which was initially set to close on Monday, 4th August, 2025, will now remain open until Monday, 11th August, 2025.”
He added that the extension provides an opportunity for more applicants to submit their applications for enlistment into the various paramilitary agencies under the board.
The statement also emphasized that the recruitment process is free of charge, and that only the official portal — https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng — should be used for application.
The Board assured the public of its commitment to a transparent and merit-based selection process.
