CDCFIB Shortlist 2026: Check Recruitment Status and Oral Interview Details

The CDCFIB shortlist 2026 is an important update for applicants who participated in the ongoing recruitment exercise for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).
Candidates who completed the required screening exercise can check their CDCFIB recruitment status through the official recruitment portal.
The latest stage of the exercise involves candidates being considered for the oral interview, which is one of the final stages of the recruitment process.
Is CDCFIB Shortlist 2026 Out?
Candidates who participated in the CDCFIB recruitment exercise should check the official portal to determine whether they have been shortlisted for the oral interview.
The shortlist-checking exercise is being carried out according to applicants’ qualification categories. Therefore, candidates should check during the period applicable to their category.
The official CDCFIB recruitment portal is:
https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng
Applicants should use the official portal rather than relying on unofficial websites or social media posts claiming to have the complete shortlist.
CDCFIB Oral Interview Shortlist
The CDCFIB oral interview shortlist is for candidates who have progressed through the earlier stages of the recruitment exercise.
Successful applicants may be required to select an interview venue, date and time through the recruitment portal and print their invitation information.
Candidates should carefully follow the instructions displayed on their individual dashboard.
How to Check CDCFIB Recruitment Status
To check your CDCFIB recruitment status:
- Open the official CDCFIB recruitment portal.
- Enter your Screening Number.
- Enter your National Identification Number (NIN) where requested.
- Submit your information.
- Wait for your application status to load.
- Check whether you have progressed to the oral interview stage.
- If shortlisted, follow the instructions provided on the portal.
Make sure your Screening Number and NIN are entered correctly.
CDCFIB Shortlist Checking Dates
The shortlist-checking exercise is divided into different periods based on qualification category.
Graduate Applicants
Candidates who applied under the Graduate Category are scheduled to check their status from:
31 August to 2 September 2026.
NCE, OND and SSCE Applicants
Candidates who applied with NCE, OND or SSCE qualifications are scheduled to check their status from:
7 September to 9 September 2026.
Applicants should check according to their qualification category and follow any new instructions published on the official portal.
CDCFIB Oral Interview Date 2026
Candidates who are shortlisted for the oral interview should not rely on a general interview date circulating online.
The specific interview date, venue and time should be confirmed through the official recruitment portal and the invitation information issued to the candidate.
If you are shortlisted, check your dashboard carefully for the next instructions.


