The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has released clarification on the approved dress code for candidates shortlisted for the oral interview under its ongoing 2024/2025 recruitment exercise.
In a statement issued on Thursday by its Head of Press and Public Relations, Okeh Juliet, the Board announced that the oral interview is scheduled to begin on September 7, 2026.
The Board explained that the clarification was issued in response to enquiries from candidates seeking guidance on appropriate attire and supersedes its previous directive.
“The approved dress code is as follows: White T-shirt with short or long sleeves. (the long sleeve is optional for ladies) White shorts or white long trousers (the long trouser is optional for ladies),” the statement read.
CDCFIB added that the approved dress code also includes white sneakers and white socks, while headscarves are optional for female candidates.
“All candidates are advised to strictly adhere to the dress code stated above. Candidates who fail to comply will not be granted access to the interview venue,” the statement said.
The Board wished all candidates success in the oral interview.
The oral interview is the final stage of the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigerian Correctional Service, Federal Fire Service and Nigeria Immigration Service.
The Board had earlier announced that candidates who applied under the Graduate Category were to check their shortlisting status on the official recruitment portal between August 31 and September 2, 2026, while candidates who applied with NCE, OND and SSCE qualifications were scheduled to check from September 7 to 9.
Shortlisted candidates are required to select a venue nearest to them, as well as a date and time, and print their invitation letters.
The Board had also warned applicants against paying anyone for employment, stressing that the recruitment process was free of charge.
