Paramilitary recruitment: Log in early, FG urges CBT candidates

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board has advised candidates shortlisted for the ongoing online Computer-Based Test to log in 30 minutes before the commencement time each day.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the Board, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jibril, on Wednesday in Abuja.

Jibril said the online CBT phase of the recruitment exercise, which commenced on Wednesday, would continue until next week, beginning daily at 9:00 a.m.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the paramilitary agencies under the board include the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).

According to the secretary, only candidates who have been officially scheduled will be allowed to log in, as the portal will open 30 minutes before each scheduled exam.

“To access the exam, candidates are to log into the board’s portal at recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng at the exact exam window selected during registration,” he said.

“They are to complete the photo verification process and remain in the virtual waiting room until the exam begins automatically at the scheduled time.”

He also advised all candidates to carefully study and adhere to the examination rules to avoid disqualification.

“The system has been designed to monitor and detect all forms of malpractice, third-party interference, as well as device manipulation,” Jibril added.

“The CBT will be AI-proctored throughout the entire session, so candidates are advised to have a stable internet connection, steady power supply, and the right device—preferably a laptop.

“While mobile phones and tablets may be used, interruptions such as calls or switching applications will trigger violation alerts. Repeated violations will result in automatic failure.

“Candidates who are disconnected after starting can rejoin within the allotted time and continue from where they stopped,” he said.

recalls that the CDCFIB began releasing the names of candidates shortlisted for the paramilitary agencies’ recruitment CBT on October 30.

(NAN)