NCS Releases 2024/2025 Recruitment CBT Exam Date Update

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has provided an update 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.

According to NCS:

Vacancies Declared: 3,927 positions across Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres.

Applications Received: 573,523; Shortlisted: 286,697 candidates.

Next Phase: Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) from 14–21 September 2025.

Requirements: Candidates must use a laptop/desktop with webcam; no mobile phones allowed. Facial verification, no noise/movement, and no switching windows during the test.

Pre-Test: Mandatory practice session two days before the main CBT.

Superintendent Cadre: Will take an additional CBT in the next phase.

Transparency: NCS assures merit-based, fair selection. No payments required; updates only via official channels.

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Note: candidates can take the test in any locations of their choice as long as there is Internet connection.

Issued: 10 September 2025 By: Abdullahi Maiwada, PhD – National PRO, NCS