The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has alerted Nigerians to the circulation of fake recruitment messages online, warning applicants to disregard any unofficial communication as the 2025 paramilitary recruitment exercise enters a new stage.
In a statement posted on its verified X account on Wednesday night, the Board clarified that it does not contact candidates through emails or text messages. It explained that all genuine information and updates about the recruitment process will only be published on its official website. Applicants were directed to log in to the recruitment portal, to update their details and print their examination slips as part of the ongoing shortlisting phase.
“CDCFIB will not send emails or SMS to applicants. Visit our portal, and once shortlisted, update your profile to print your examination slip. Follow the instructions carefully. Beware of scammers,” the Board stated.
The Secretary of the Board, retired Major General Abdulmalik Jibril, advised candidates who applied for roles in any of the four paramilitary agencies — the Nigerian Correctional Service, the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Federal Fire Service, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, to check the portal starting from Thursday, October 30, 2025. He noted that shortlisted candidates should confirm the date, venue, and time of their Computer-Based Test (CBT) on the website.
Jibril emphasized that the recruitment process is free and transparent, warning applicants not to fall for individuals or groups demanding payment in exchange for job placements. He stressed that the Board has not authorized anyone to act as an intermediary or agent in the recruitment exercise.
The warning follows the rise of fake websites and social media posts aimed at deceiving unsuspecting job seekers. The Board urged the public to rely solely on official communication channels and to report any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities
