CDCFIB clarifies dress code for oral interview candidates

Candidates shortlisted for the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board’s 2024/2025 recruitment oral interview must appear in approved white clothing or risk being denied entry.

The Board said the interview will begin on September 7, 2026. Its Head of Press and Public Relations, Okeh Juliet, issued the clarification after candidates asked what attire they could wear.

The approved clothing includes a white short- or long-sleeved T-shirt, white shorts or white long trousers, white sneakers and white socks. Long sleeves and long trousers are optional for female candidates, while headscarves are optional.

The oral interview represents the final stage of recruitment into the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Nigerian Correctional Service, the Federal Fire Service and the Nigeria Immigration Service. The Board warned that candidates who fail to follow the instructions will not be allowed into the interview venue.

Graduate-category applicants were scheduled to check their shortlisting status on the official recruitment portal from August 31 to September 2, 2026. Applicants with NCE, OND and SSCE qualifications were scheduled to check from September 7 to 9. Shortlisted candidates must select a nearby venue, date and time, then print their invitation letters. The Board also reminded applicants that the recruitment process is free and warned them not to pay anyone for employment.