Last checked: November 2, 2026. Recruitment windows in Nigeria are short and change without notice, and most of the big exercises have just closed. Here is where each one stands, with links to full guides.
Status at a glance
| Recruitment | Status | Key dates | Official portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFCC (4 cadres) | Reported open, window about one week; verify today | Announced Oct 23, 2026; one outlet cites Nov 1 as the closing date | recruitment.efcc.gov.ng |
| Nigerian Navy, Batch 39 | Applications closed | Closed Oct 31, 2026 (11:59pm); aptitude test Nov 21 | joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng |
| Nigerian Army, 92RRI | Published closing date Oct 21; confirm on portal | Screening Nov 17 to Dec 1 in state of origin | recruit.army.mil.ng |
| CDCFIB (Civil Defence, Immigration, Correctional, Fire) | No fresh applications; portal open only to existing candidates | Oct 28 to Nov 13, 2026 | recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng |
| Nigerian Air Force (BMTC and DSSC) | Closed | Ran Sep 3 to Oct 14, 2026 | nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng |
| Police constables (50,000) | Closed | Applications closed Feb 8, 2026; results released July 2026 | npfapplication.psc.gov.ng |
| FRSC | Closed | Portal opened July 2026; now closed | recruitment.frsc.gov.ng |
What this means for you
If you have not applied yet, the EFCC exercise is the only fresh opening from this list, and its window is very short, so check the portal immediately. For the Navy, Army and paramilitary exercises, the useful step now is preparing for screening or the next intake.
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Other openings worth checking
Federal agencies publish vacancy adverts on the recruitment page of the Federal Character Commission website. One reported listing is Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, with an advert dated October 10, 2026 for doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists and other clinical staff, closing six weeks after publication. Read the full advert before applying.
Read the full guides
- EFCC Recruitment 2026: Requirements and How to Apply
- Nigerian Navy Batch 39 Recruitment: Status and Next Steps
- Army 92RRI Recruitment 2026: Screening Dates and Documents
- CDCFIB Recruitment 2026: Portal Reopens Oct 28 to Nov 13
Documents to prepare now
Most exercises open for only a few weeks, so applicants who already have their papers ready apply first. Gather these:
- National Identification Number (NIN) slip, with your name and date of birth matching your other documents
- Bank Verification Number (BVN) slip
- O’level results (WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB)
- Degree, HND, ND or NCE certificates, and your NYSC discharge or exemption certificate where required
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- Certificate of state of origin or local government identification letter
- Recent passport photographs and a valid email address and phone number
Avoid recruitment scams
- Applications are free. Nobody can sell you a form, a slot or a shortlist place.
- Type the portal address yourself. Do not use links forwarded on WhatsApp, Telegram or Facebook.
- Check the domain. Military portals end in .mil.ng and government agency portals in .gov.ng.
- Protect your NIN and BVN. Enter them only on the official portal.
- Confirm dates on the portal itself. If a blog and the portal disagree, trust the portal.
Recruitment dates can change at short notice. Always confirm on the official portal before you apply.
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