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FG clarifies dress code for NSCDC, NIS, NCoS medical screening

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) clarified there is no specific dress code for its 2025 recruitment medical screening.
  • Applicants are advised to wear normal, decent attire and not bring credentials, as document verification will not occur during the screening.
  • The medical screening is set to begin on June 22, 2026, following a verification period for shortlisted candidates.

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has issued a clarification regarding the upcoming medical screening for its 2025 recruitment exercise. Contrary to potential misinformation, the Board stated there is no prescribed dress code for applicants attending the medical evaluations.

Applicants are instructed to appear for the screening in their "normal and decent attire." The Board also emphasized that candidates should not bring their credentials, as document verification will not be part of the medical screening process. This clarification aims to prevent confusion and ensure all applicants are aware of the requirements.

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) wishes to state categorically that there is no prescribed dress code for applicants participating in the medical screening exercise for the 2025 Recruitment Exercise into the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

โ€” CDCFIB Public NoticeThe Board's official statement clarifying the dress code policy.

The medical screening for positions within the Nigeria Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Federal Fire Service, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps is scheduled to commence on June 22, 2026. A verification period will precede this, from June 15 to June 20, during which shortlisted candidates can confirm their status and select their preferred dates and venues via the recruitment portal.

The CDCFIB warned applicants to disregard any information suggesting a specific dress code or the need to bring documents. They urged candidates to rely solely on official communications from the Board. The recruitment drive has seen significant interest, with over 1.9 million applications received nationwide.

Applicants are advised to appear for the exercise in their normal and decent attire. They are also advised not to come with their credentials, as no document verification will be conducted during the medical screening exercise.

โ€” CDCFIB Public NoticeInstructions provided to applicants regarding attire and documentation for the medical screening.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.