CDCFIB Announces Full Breakdown of 2025 Recruitment CBT Exam Scores

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released the official update on the Examination Phase of the 2025 recruitment exercise. This marks Stage 3 of the ongoing national recruitment process, following the completion of the online Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted between 12th and 19th November 2025.

According to CDCFIB officials, the examination was carefully designed to deliver a fair, transparent and merit-based assessment across all states. The CBT marks a major filter in selecting candidates who will advance to the next stage of the recruitment drive.

Nationwide Performance Scoreboard

The newly published scoreboard offers a clear picture of how applicants performed across the country:

• 0–40: 221,996 candidates
• 41–60: 229,155 candidates
• 61–80: 278,543 candidates (largest group)
• 81–100: 142,697 candidates

The distribution shows an extremely competitive test, with a large number of candidates scoring within the mid-range categories.

State-by-State Breakdown of Participation

The board also released detailed state-level participation figures, providing insight into states with the highest turnout:

• Kogi – 94,317
• Kaduna – 89,428
• Benue – 83,751
• Kano – 78,822
• Niger – 73,105
• Kwara – 71,446
• Katsina – 69,874
• Nasarawa – 67,510
• Adamawa – 64,228
• Oyo – 62,889
• Plateau – 59,550
• Osun – 57,318
• Borno – 54,411
• Ondo – 53,229
• Akwa Ibom – 52,844
• Bauchi – 51,208
• Imo – 48,660
• Taraba – 46,722
• Gombe – 45,847
• Jigawa – 44,201
• Ogun – 41,553
• Enugu – 40,667
• Yobe – 38,428
• Kebbi – 37,550
• Edo – 35,993
• Anambra – 34,771
• Ekiti – 33,588
• Cross River – 32,448
• Abia – 31,229
• Sokoto – 30,115
• FCT – 28,940
• Zamfara – 27,822
• Delta – 26,744
• Ebonyi – 24,216
• Rivers – 22,919
• Lagos – 18,611
• Bayelsa – 12,467

These numbers reflect both population size and the growing interest in federal paramilitary recruitment across Nigeria.

What Happens Next? Stage 4 Begins Soon

CDCFIB has confirmed that the next step—Stage 4: Physical Screening and Document Verification—will begin soon. Official dates, venues and guidelines will be released on the board’s website and verified communication channels.

Candidates are advised to:

• Keep their registered email and phone number active
• Prepare original documents ahead of screening
• Follow only official CDCFIB announcements to avoid misinformation

What This Means for Applicants in 2025

With hundreds of thousands of candidates already filtered through the CBT stage, the recruitment process is becoming more competitive. States with higher participation may see more intense screening sessions. This update also signals that applicants should begin preparing physically and mentally for the verification and fitness assessment phase.