Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) Recruitment Update: Phase 3 Concluded
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has officially released the full update regarding the Examination Phase of the 2025 recruitment exercise.
Following the conclusion of the online Computer-Based Test (CBT)—which took place from November 12th to November 19th, 2025—the Board has published detailed statistics on candidate performance. Officials have described this third phase as a “major step” in ensuring a fair, transparent, and merit-driven process.
If you sat for the exam, here is the official breakdown of the scores and the competition level in your state.
National Scoreboard: How Did Candidates Perform?
The competition for the 2025 intake is fierce. The Board’s latest scoreboard reveals that over 870,000 candidates participated in the CBT phase.
The results show a highly competitive spread, with the largest cluster of applicants performing above average. Here is the official breakdown of the national scores:
| Score Range | Number of Candidates | Performance Level |
| 81 – 100 | 142,697 | Excellent |
| 61 – 80 | 278,543 | Very High |
| 41 – 60 | 229,155 | Average |
| 0 – 40 | 221,996 | Low |
Analysis:
- The highest concentration of candidates (278,543) scored between 61 and 80.
- This indicates that the cut-off mark for the next stage will likely be competitive, specifically depending on your state of origin.
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CDCFIB Recruitment Statistics: State-by-State Breakdown
The Board has released the participation figures for all 36 states and the FCT. Understanding these numbers is crucial because recruitment is heavily influenced by the Federal Character Principle (quota system).
High participation numbers in your state generally mean higher competition for the available slots.
Top 5 States with Highest Competition
- Kogi: 94,317 candidates
- Kaduna: 89,428 candidates
- Benue: 83,751 candidates
- Kano: 78,822 candidates
- Niger: 73,105 candidates
Full State Participation List (Ranked by Volume)
- 70k+ Candidates: Kwara (71,446)
- 60k – 69k Candidates: Katsina (69,874), Nasarawa (67,510), Adamawa (64,228), Oyo (62,889)
- 50k – 59k Candidates: Plateau (59,550), Osun (57,318), Borno (54,411), Ondo (53,229), Akwa Ibom (52,844), Bauchi (51,208)
- 40k – 49k Candidates: Imo (48,660), Taraba (46,722), Gombe (45,847), Jigawa (44,201), Ogun (41,553), Enugu (40,667)
- 30k – 39k Candidates: Yobe (38,428), Kebbi (37,550), Edo (35,993), Anambra (34,771), Ekiti (33,588), Cross River (32,448), Abia (31,229), Sokoto (30,115)
- Low Participation (<30k): FCT (28,940), Zamfara (27,822), Delta (26,744), Ebonyi (24,216), Rivers (22,919), Lagos (18,611), Bayelsa (12,467).
Note: If you are from states like Bayelsa, Lagos, or Rivers, your “Statutory Quota” has fewer people competing for it compared to candidates from Kogi or Kaduna.
What Next? Phase 4: Physical Screening
The Board has officially confirmed that Stage 4 of the CDCFIB recruitment will be the Physical Screening and Document Verification Phase.
While specific dates are yet to be announced, the Board stated that details will be released “soon.”
How to Prepare for Stage 4
Based on previous recruitment cycles, candidates who meet the cut-off (based on the score clusters above) should immediately prepare the following:
- Print your Invitation Slip: Keep checking the portal.
- Original Credentials: Birth certificates, Indigene letters, and Academic certificates.
- Physical Fitness: Ensure you are within the weight/BMI standards.
- Attire: Purchase pristine white shorts, round-neck white t-shirts, and canvas shoes.
Stay Connected: Monitor the official portal at recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng for the final shortlist.
