By George Ozalla
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has provided an update on its ongoing recruitment exercise, which began with an official advertisement published in national newspapers on December 27, 2024. The exercise aims to fill 3,927 vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres.
The Service received a total of 573,523 applications during the first phase, and after a rigorous documentary scrutiny, 286,697 candidates were invited to proceed to the next phase. The second stage of the exercise will be conducted through an online Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled to take place from September 14th to 21st, 2025.
Candidates shortlisted for the CBT are required to undertake the test at any location of their choice with reliable internet access using a laptop or desktop computer equipped with a webcam and full-screen display. A facial verification process will be carried out during login, and candidates are advised to maintain a neat appearance.
The CBT application is sensitive to noise and body movement, and candidates are required to remain fully focused throughout the test’s duration. Excessive movement, whispering, or background distractions may result in automatic logout by the system.
To assist shortlisted applicants, the Service has made provisions for a mandatory pre-test exercise, which will be conducted two days before the actual CBT. Candidates who applied for the Superintendent Cadre (Level 8) will be invited for an additional CBT in the next phase of the recruitment exercise.
The Nigeria Customs Service assures all stakeholders that the ongoing recruitment process remains strictly merit-driven and transparent. Successful candidates will be duly informed of subsequent phases of the exercise through the Service’s official communication channels. Applicants are advised to adhere strictly to the issued guidelines and rely solely on verified official platforms of the Service for authentic updates.
