Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Recruitment

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced recruitment into the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), formerly known as Nigerian Prison Service (NPS).

The aim of this recruitment is to bring in qualified people to fill various vacancies across different cadres within the Service. Interested and qualified Nigerians are invited to apply for these full-time positions into different cadres according to their qualifications.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 5,000 new staff into the Nigerian Correctional Service in 2025. Nigerian Correctional Service recruitment will take place on www.cdcfib.career. But before then, carefully read this guide to help you know the requirements and how to apply without disqualification.

Nigerian Correctional Service Recruitment 2025

There are many cadre positons available, from senior to junior levels. You have to pick a cadre according to your position and apply. NCoS recruitment is coming late due to shortage of funds last year.

The government has stated that the recruitment process is now funded and will take place online on www.cdcfib.career.

The Nigerian Correctional Service is an important part of Nigeria’s criminal justice system under the management of the Ministry of Interior. Note that the Nigerian Correctional Service is a federal agency. All custodial centers in the country are federal facilities. The Ministry of Interior oversees the operations of the service.

Registration for Nigerian Correctional Service 2025/2026 is free of charge. You are not to pay any more to anyone claiming to represent the agency. All applications will take place on the official portal only.

Nigerian Correctional Service Recruitment Requirements 2025

NCoS Applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Be Nigerian by birth.
• Be aged between 18 and 35 years.
• Possess all necessary qualifications and certificates, which must be presented at the recruitment centre.
• Provide medical fitness certificates from government-recognised hospitals.
• Be of good character and have no criminal convictions.
• Not be affiliated with any secret societies, cults, or drug-related activities.
• Be financially stable.
• Meet height requirements of 1.65m for males and 1.60m for females.
• Male applicants must have a chest measurement of at least 0.87m.
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage.

How to Apply for Nigerian Correctional Service Recruitment 2025

Applications are to be submitted online via the official portal https://cdcfib.career. Applicants are advised to complete the form accurately and print out the referee forms for submission during the screening exercise.

But take NOTE that the application process is FREE of charge. Also, multiple applications will result in disqualification. So, those who apply more than once will be disqualified automatically.

Nigerian Correctional Service Application Closing Date 2025

The CDCFIB has not yet announced Nigerian Correctional Service portal deadline date. However, applications will close four (4) weeks from the publication date in 2025.

According to the CDCFIB Secretary, all applications must be completed and submitted within the given period as applications outside the portal will not be accepted. This initiative is expected to provide eligible Nigerians a unique opportunity to serve in the NCoS, which is one of the country’s vital security institutions.

Applicants are also encouraged to visit Nigerian Correctional Service portal for news update.

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