Over 1.1 Million Pass CBT Stage as 793,858 Disqualified in Paramilitary Recruitment — Full Breakdown
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The Civil Defence Correctional Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released a detailed breakdown of its nationwide recruitment exercise, revealing that over 793,000 applicants were disqualified during various stages of the process.
According to official data published by the board, more than 1.8 million Nigerians initially applied for positions across four major paramilitary services, including the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Fire Service, and the Nigeria Correctional Service. Ejes Gist News reports that following application processing and screening checks, only a fraction of candidates progressed to the next stage.
Breakdown of Applications and Disqualifications
Out of the total applications received:
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- 1,120,491 applications were successfully completed and processed, advancing to the examination stage.
- 432,935 applications were recorded as incomplete and did not proceed.
- 360,923 applicants were disqualified during the shortlisting phase after pre-examination screening checks.
This brings the total number of applicants who either failed to complete their applications or were disqualified to 793,858.
The figures indicate that nearly four out of every ten applicants who initially expressed interest were eliminated before the computer-based test (CBT) stage.
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CBT Performance Distribution
The board also released a national score distribution from the CBT, providing insight into candidate performance levels:
| Score Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 0 – 40 | 221,996 |
| 41 – 60 | 229,155 |
| 61 – 80 | 278,543 |
| 81 – 100 | 142,697 |
The data shows that the largest proportion of candidates, 278,543, scored between 61 and 80. Meanwhile, 142,697 candidates achieved scores above 80, representing the highest performance bracket.
Next Stage: Physical Screening and Verification
Following the release of CBT results, the CDCFIB confirmed that the next phase will involve physical screening and document verification.
Shortlisted candidates are expected to receive official notifications detailing:
- Screening venues
- Scheduled dates
- Required documentation
The board stated that only candidates who meet the required performance thresholds and satisfy all screening conditions will proceed.
Official Advisory to Applicants
The CDCFIB reiterated that the recruitment process is free of charge and warned applicants against fraudulent actors.
Applicants were advised to rely strictly on official communication channels and disregard unofficial messages or payment requests linked to the recruitment exercise.
Response to Earlier Concerns
The release of the detailed statistics follows concerns raised by applicants over limited communication and intermittent access to the recruitment portal. The board’s publication provides clarity on the scale of disqualifications and the progression criteria used in the exercise.
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Guidance for Candidates
Applicants are advised to:
- Review their CBT scores against the national distribution.
- Monitor the official recruitment portal for screening updates.
- Avoid any payment requests related to recruitment placement.
- Prepare original credentials ahead of verification.
For the 793,858 applicants who did not progress, no appeal process has been announced. Candidates who advanced beyond the CBT stage remain under consideration as the recruitment exercise proceeds to its next phase.
