The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the next stage of its ongoing recruitment exercise, with 286,697 candidates shortlisted to sit for a Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled between September 14 and 21, 2025.
The exercise, which began with a public notice in national newspapers on December 27, 2024, aims to fill 3,927 vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres. According to the NCS, a total of 573,523 applications were received, but only half advanced after document screening.
Test to Be Conducted Online
The Service explained that the CBT will be held entirely online, allowing candidates to participate from any location with reliable internet access. However, applicants must use either a laptop or desktop computer equipped with a webcam and full-screen display, as mobile phones are not supported.
Facial verification will be conducted at login, and the test software is programmed to flag suspicious activity. Movements, noise, background distractions, or switching between windows could trigger an automatic logout or even disqualification.
Mandatory Pre-Test Exercise
To reduce technical difficulties, the NCS will conduct a pre-test session two days before the main CBT. Each shortlisted applicant will receive two links—one for the trial run and another for the actual examination.
The Service also clarified that candidates applying for the Superintendent Cadre (Level 8) will face an additional CBT stage later in the recruitment process, unlike those in the Inspectorate and Customs Assistant categories.
Commitment to Transparency
In a statement signed by Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Dr. Abdullahi Maiwada, who serves as National Public Relations Officer, the Service reassured applicants that the exercise remains transparent, merit-driven, and free of charge.
The NCS also warned applicants against relying on social media pages for updates, stressing that only its official communication channels will provide authentic information.
“Successful candidates will be duly informed of subsequent phases of the exercise in due course,” the statement read.