A press release circulating online claims that the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) will begin printing invitation letters for appointment from October 1st to October 5, 2026.
Applicants who took part in the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise are being told to visit the CDCFIB recruitment portal to check their status and obtain information about the next stage.
However, candidates should not treat the circulating notice as an official CDCFIB announcement.
Viral CDCFIB Appointment Letter Notice Is Not Verified
The notice claims that shortlisted candidates who participated in the oral interview examination will receive appointment-related invitation letters between October 1 and October 5, 2026.
It also carries warnings against paying money to individuals offering employment and directs applicants to the official recruitment portal.
Despite these details, the announcement could not be verified on the official CDCFIB recruitment portal at the time of checking.
The official portal currently carries an update stating that the 2024/2025 CDCFIB recruitment exercise has concluded and advises applicants to watch the platform for further details.
This means applicants should be careful about sharing or acting on the viral document as though it were an authentic press release.
What CDCFIB Applicants Should Do
Candidates who participated in the recruitment exercise should rely on the official CDCFIB recruitment website for any genuine announcement concerning appointments, invitations or subsequent procedures.
CDCFIB Recruitment Portal:
https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng
The portal also provides an official facility for candidates who need to recover their screening numbers using their NIN and other required information.
Applicants should avoid clicking on recruitment links shared through suspicious WhatsApp messages, Facebook posts, Telegram groups or unofficial websites.
Do Not Pay Anyone for CDCFIB Recruitment
Job seekers should also be cautious if anyone requests money in exchange for an appointment letter, shortlist position or employment opportunity.
Applicants should not send money, provide banking details or surrender sensitive identification documents to individuals claiming to represent the Board unless the request can be independently verified through an official channel.
Recruitment scams often use genuine agency names, logos and familiar wording to make false announcements appear authentic.
How to Verify Future CDCFIB Updates
Before believing any recruitment message, candidates can take the following steps:
- Visit the official CDCFIB recruitment portal directly.
- Check whether the announcement appears on the government recruitment platform.
- Avoid relying solely on screenshots or forwarded messages.
- Do not pay anyone promising employment.
- Check the exact website address before entering personal information.
- Keep copies of legitimate application and screening information.
The official recruitment portal currently identifies itself as the government recruitment platform for CDCFIB and displays information concerning the 2024/2025 exercise.
Final Advice to Applicants
The circulating October 1–5, 2026 appointment-letter announcement should currently be treated as fake or unverified, because it could not be confirmed on the official CDCFIB recruitment portal.
Candidates should wait for a verifiable announcement through the Board’s authorised channels before taking any action.
Those who encounter people demanding payment for CDCFIB employment should be particularly cautious. Legitimate recruitment opportunities should not require unofficial payments to secure an appointment.
For the latest information, applicants should visit the official CDCFIB recruitment portal rather than relying on forwarded recruitment messages.
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