The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that 286,697 applicants have been shortlisted to participate in the next stage of its ongoing recruitment exercise.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Service’s National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, it was revealed that the shortlisted candidates were drawn from a total of 573,523 applications received nationwide.
The Computer-Based Test (CBT), which marks the second stage of the process, will take place from September 14 to 21, 2025.
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According to the NCS, the recruitment exercise is aimed at filling 3,927 vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres.
“Candidates shortlisted for the CBT are required to undertake the test at any location of their choice, provided there is reliable internet access,” the statement said.
It added that applicants must use a laptop or desktop computer with a webcam and full-screen display, as the application is not mobile phone-enabled. Facial verification will also be conducted during login.
The Service further cautioned that the CBT platform is sensitive to noise, body movement, and window switching, warning that such actions could lead to automatic logout or disqualification.
To ensure smooth participation, a mandatory pre-test exercise will be conducted two days before the actual CBT to familiarise candidates with the system. Two separate links will be sent to all shortlisted applicants — one for the pre-test and another for the main examination.
The NCS also disclosed that applicants for the Superintendent Cadre (Level 8) will undergo an additional CBT in the next phase of the recruitment, while those in the Inspectorate and Customs Assistant cadres will not.
Reassuring candidates, the Customs Service emphasised that the recruitment exercise remains merit-driven, transparent, and free of charge, urging applicants to rely solely on its official platforms for updates.