CDCFIB Shortlist Update: Portal Opening Date Postponed – What Shortlisted Candidates Must Know
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has issued a crucial announcement regarding the next phase of its recruitment exercise. Shortlisted candidates expecting to log in to select their physical screening details need to be aware of a significant adjustment to the timeline. This is the most important update you need to know about the CDCFIB portal opening date postponement.
Official Update on the CDCFIB Portal Opening Date: The Board, through a public statement signed by Maj. Gen. A. M. Jibril (Rtd.), Secretary to the Board, confirmed that the portal activation has been officially delayed.
Original Date: The portal was initially scheduled to open on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Current Status: The opening has been postponed.
New Date: The portal will now open “as soon as possible.”The CDCFIB states that this adjustment was necessary to ensure a smooth and efficient transition into the physical screening and document verification stage for all applicants.
What This Means for Shortlisted Candidates: The purpose of the portal is to allow shortlisted candidates to log in and select their preferred screening venue and date for the upcoming physical verification exercise.
Candidates must take the following essential steps to stay informed and prepared:
* Monitor Daily: Check the official recruitment portal daily for the new activation date.
* Use Official Website Only: Only rely on information found at recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng.
* Prepare Documents: Ensure all required documents are prepared and ready ahead of the screening exercise.
* Ignore Unofficial Sources: Stay alert and ignore unofficial sources or unverified messages to avoid falling victim to scammers.
The physical screening exercise, which was previously scheduled to run nationwide from December 8 to December 12, 2025, may also be adjusted depending on the new date the portal eventually becomes active.
The CDCFIB has expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by the delay and thanked applicants for their continued patience and understanding. Further official announcements will be made only on the official portal and social media handles.