Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it has received 573,523 applications for its ongoing recruitment exercise, which aims to fill 3,927 vacancies.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement issued on Wednesday, Abdullahi Maiwada, spokesperson of the NCS, recalled that the process began with an advert published in national dailies on December 27, 2024.
He explained that 286,697 applicants have successfully completed the first screening and will move on to the next stage.
Maidawa said, “The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is pleased to inform the general public on the progress of its ongoing recruitment exercise, which commenced with an official advertisement published in national newspapers on Friday, 27th December 2024.”
“In line with its statutory mandate to strengthen manpower capacity and enhance service delivery, a total of 3,927 vacancies were declared across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres.”
“The Service received a total of 573,523 applications during the first phase of the exercise. After a rigorous documentary scrutiny, 286,697 candidates were invited to proceed to the next phase.”
The NCS spokesman noted that the next stage, a computer-based test (CBT), is scheduled to take place online between September 14 and 21, 2025.
He emphasised that the process is designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and accessibility, adding that candidates can participate from anywhere with stable internet access.
Maidawa said, “The exercise must, however, be conducted using a laptop or desktop computer equipped with a webcam and a full-screen display, as the application is not mobile phone-enabled.”
“A facial verification process will be carried out during login; therefore, candidates are advised to maintain a neat appearance to avoid difficulties with recognition.”
“The CBT application is sensitive to noise and body movement. Accordingly, candidates must remain fully focused throughout the test’s duration, as excessive movement, whispering, or background distractions may result in automatic logout by the system.”
“In the same vein, candidates are advised to avoid switching between windows during the test, as such actions will be flagged as malpractice and may lead to disqualification.”
He added that to help candidates prepare, a pre-test session will be conducted two days before the main CBT. The spokesman further disclosed that those applying for superintendent cadre (level 8) will undergo an additional CBT in the subsequent phase.
Maidawa said, “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, the details of which will be conveyed in due course.”
He also advised applicants to strictly follow the laid-out instructions and rely only on verified NCS platforms for updates, stressing that the service neither charges fees nor conducts recruitment through social media.
