{
  "id": 16108102,
  "title": "Paramilitary recruitment: CDCFIB announces next stage, what applicants must do next",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/paramilitary-recruitment-cdcfib-announces-next-stage-what-applicants",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T20:32:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/22/paramilitary-recruitment-cdcfib-announces-next-stage-what-applicants-must-do-next/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, has unveiled the subsequent phase for applicants in the current paramilitary recruitment process. The board stated that its recruitment website will resume operations from October 28 to November 13, 2026, exclusively for individuals who have progressed to the latter stages of the recruitment exercise.\n\nA.M. Jibril, Secretary to the board, disclosed this information during a meeting in Abuja on Thursday. He clarified that the reopening of the portal is not aimed at accepting new applications, but rather for those who have completed essential assessments such as medical screening and oral interviews.\n\nTo proceed, applicants must log into the official recruitment portal at recruitment.cdcfib.org within the given timeframe to verify their recruitment status. Upon accessing their status, candidates should obtain a code for mandatory drug screening from the portal. This code enables them to proceed to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, office in their respective states for a drug test.\n\nJibril emphasized that those who pass the drug screening will gather in Abuja to collect their appointment letters. He reiterated that the drug test is free of charge, as the Federal Government will cover the expenses, and cautioned applicants against paying any individual for this purpose. Any individual requesting payment should be reported to the nearest security agency.\n\nJibril underscored that candidates found guilty of attempting to pay for the drug test will not be granted appointment letters.",
  "summary": "The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, has announced the next stage for candidates in the ongoing paramilitary recruitment exercise. The board said its recruitment portal will reopen from October 28 to November 13, 2026, for candidates who have reached the advanced stages of the exercise. Secretary to the board, A.M. Jibril, […] Paramilitary recruitment:…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}