Over 200,000 Applicants Fail CDCFIB 2025 Computer-Based Test

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) says 221,996 applicants failed the 2025 computer-based test conducted as part of its national recruitment exercise. The test formed the third stage of the process for candidates seeking positions in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the Federal Fire Service (FFS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

According to the Board, more than 1.8 million applications were submitted when the portal opened from July 14 to August 11. Of these, 1,120,491 applications were fully completed and moved to the next stage, while 432,935 were incomplete and 360,923 were disqualified during screening.

The NIS recorded the highest number of submissions with 703,499 applications, followed by the NSCDC with 482,198. The NCoS received 406,491 applications, the FFS had 165,212, and the CDCFIB Secretariat accounted for 116,122 applications.

Breakdown of Exam Performance

The computer-based test, conducted online from November 12 to 19, recorded participation from 71.8% of shortlisted applicants. The Board noted that 18.5% were absent, while 5.4% were flagged for violations during the exercise.

The score distribution showed most candidates placed within the 61–80 range. A total of 221,996 candidates scored between 0 and 40, while 229,155 scored between 41 and 60. Another 278,543 scored between 61 and 80, and 142,697 scored between 81 and 100.

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The Board said the recruitment targeted Nigerian citizens aged 18 to 35 who met the minimum height requirements,1.65 metres for men and 1.60 metres for women, possessed clean records, and were medically and physically fit. The minimum educational qualification was SSCE with credits, though applicants with degrees in fields such as engineering, law, medicine, and technical trades were encouraged to apply.

Strong Participation Across States

The exercise saw strong turnout from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Kogi, Kaduna, and Benue topped the list with 116,378, 114,797, and 110,776 applications respectively. They were followed by Kano, Niger, Katsina, Nasarawa, Adamawa, Oyo, and Plateau.

States with the lowest submissions included Bayelsa with 11,683 applications and Rivers with 14,337. Lagos recorded 22,244 applications, while Ebonyi, Delta, the FCT, Ekiti, Cross River, Sokoto, and Edo also ranked among the least-subscribed states.

The Board is expected to continue the recruitment process with further shortlisting and physical screening stages.