Customs Recruitment: NCS Shortlists 286,697 For CBT Test Nationwide

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that 286,697 applicants have been shortlisted to sit for its second-stage recruitment examination scheduled to hold between September 14 and 21, 2025.

The Service said the nationwide Computer-Based Test (CBT) is part of efforts to fill 3,927 vacancies across its Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres.

 

Disclosing details in a statement on Wednesday, the NCS National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, explained that the recruitment exercise began with a public advertisement in national newspapers on December 27, 2024.

He said: “The Service received 573,523 applications during the initial phase, and after rigorous documentary screening, nearly half of the applicants have been cleared to participate in the upcoming CBT.”

Service emphasised that the exam will be conducted entirely online and must be taken on a laptop or desktop computer with a webcam. Mobile phones will not be allowed.

 

Applicants will undergo facial verification at login, and candidates have been advised to maintain a neat appearance to avoid recognition issues.

 

“The CBT application is highly sensitive to noise, body movements, and distractions. Candidates must remain fully focused throughout the test. Excessive movement, whispering, or background interference may result in automatic logout. Switching between windows will be flagged as malpractice and may lead to disqualification,” the Service warned.

To aid preparation, the NCS has scheduled a mandatory practice test two days before the main CBT. According to the Service, shortlisted candidates will receive two links: one for the mock session and another for the actual exam.

 

Applicants vying for the Superintendent Cadre (Level 8) will undergo an additional CBT in a later phase, while those in the Inspectorate and Customs Assistant cadres will not be required to sit for this extra round.

 

Maiwada assured that the entire recruitment process remains transparent, merit-driven, and professional, adding that successful candidates will be contacted through official communication channels only.