Apply to Nigeria Immigration Recruitment 2025 Portal – Closing Date & Requirements

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has opened its doors to new applicants under the 2025 CDCFIB Recruitment Drive. If you’ve ever dreamed of building a stable, respected career in government service, serving your country while gaining valuable experience. Then this is your chance.

The Nigeria immigration recruitment is managed by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), the official body overseeing personnel management for Nigeria’s paramilitary services. Through this application, you can take the first step toward becoming an Immigration Officer, helping to protect Nigeria’s borders, manage migration, and uphold national security.

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Why Consider a Career with NIS?

A job in the Nigeria Immigration Service means you’ll get to do and have:

• Border Control & Security – Be the first line of defense against illegal entry
• Passport & Visa Management – Handle critical travel documents
• Career Growth – Competitive salaries under CONPASS structure
• National Pride – Serve with integrity and discipline

What are the Nigeria Immigration Recruitment Requirements?

Who Is Eligible to Apply for NIS Recruitment?

To qualify for Nigerian immigration Recruitment for 2025, you must:

• Be a Nigerian citizen by birth
• Be between 18 and 35 years of age
• Have a minimum height of 1.65m (men) or 1.60m (women)
• Possess a clean record (no prior criminal convictions)
• Have at least an SSCE with credits in English and Mathematics
• Higher qualifications (ND, HND, BSc) are accepted for higher-ranking roles
• NIN is required; computer skills are an added advantage

Required Documents

You’ll need to upload:

• Birth Certificate
• Local Government Identification
• Recent Passport Photograph
• Academic Certificates
• NIN

Available Job Positions at Nigerian Immigration Service in 2025:

• ASI II (General Duty) – BSc/HND
• Assistant Inspector (General Duty) – ND/NCE
• Immigration Assistant II (General Duty) – SSCE/Tradetest II
• Immigration Assistant (Various Specializations) – SSCE/Tradetest III

CDCFIB 2025 Recruitment Process & Stages

The Immigration recruitment process for 2025 includes:

• An online application
• Written Examination and Medical Check
• Document Verification and then Final Shortlisting.

This structured process ensures transparency and efficiency in selecting qualified personnel for Nigeria’s security and emergency services.

Troubleshooting Immigration Recruitment Portal Issues

Many applicants encounter technical difficulties during the Nigeria immigration recruitment application process. Here are proven solutions to the most frequent problems you can encounter with the CDCFIB recruitment portal when you’re applying to become an immigration officer this year:

• Personal Information Changes Automatically: If you notice your gender, date of birth, or other details have altered after submission, this is a known system glitch. Simply return to the portal using your NIN and phone number to access your application. You can modify the incorrect information and resubmit while keeping your original reference number intact.
• Document Upload Failures: File size restrictions cause most upload problems. The portal often rejects files even when they appear to meet size requirements.
• Recommended compression tools: For photos use TinyPNG, Optimizilla (maintain quality while reducing size). For documents use iLovePDF, SmallPDF (reliable compression).
• Target file sizes under 100kb for best results, even though the portal may claim to accept larger files.
• Missing Photos on Application Receipt: Don’t panic if your passport photo doesn’t display on your printed acknowledgment slip. This is typically a rendering issue – your photo data has been captured by the system. Avoid creating duplicate applications over this cosmetic problem.
• National Identification Number Conflicts: Occasionally, the NIN printed on your card differs from the one that successfully retrieves your application. Use whichever number works in the portal system, as this discrepancy is unlikely to negatively impact your application status.
• Educational Details Submission Errors: Server connectivity issues frequently prevent successful submission of academic information. Persistence is key – attempt submissions during low-traffic periods (early morning or late evening). Ensure all academic documents are compressed appropriately before uploading.
• NYSC Certificate Requirements: Degree and diploma holders must include their National Youth Service Corps details. If you initially submitted without this information, use the retrieval function to add your NYSC number before the deadline.
• General Data Submission Problems: When encountering persistent “error submitting personal data” messages, compress all supporting documents (passport photo, birth certificate, local government certificate) to minimal file sizes. Server instability often causes these errors regardless of apparent compliance with stated requirements.

Key troubleshooting strategies:

• File compression resolves most technical issues
• Off-peak submission times improve success rates
• Use the retrieval function rather than creating new applications
• Patience and persistence overcome temporary server problems