Some shortlisted candidates for the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board’s online computer-based test have raised concerns over their inability to complete the exams before being automatically logged out.
The CDCFIB CBT is part of the recruitment process for 2025 paramilitary positions across Nigeria, including the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Immigration Service, Federal Fire Service, and the Nigeria Correctional Service.
The exams commenced on November 12 and are scheduled to conclude on November 18.
Several candidates were surprised by the abrupt end of their tests shortly after logging in. Many reported facing portal access issues, including automatic logouts and blank screens.
Eze Francis (@official_dubem2) shared his disappointment on ‘X’, saying, “#CDCFIBRecruitment2025: I had a glitch on the exam today. Case of empty space with just me looking at myself on the camera, no questions. I tried to refresh and it says exam already completed. It pained me a lot because I’ve been preparing for this exam.”
Peter (@firstrealpeter) described a similar experience, tweeting, “#CDCFIBRecruitment2025 #cdcfib @CDCFIBNG please, I logged in 30 mins to exam as instructed and I’m here on blank page. Help o.”
Henry King also appealed for assistance, calling the situation unfair. “@BTOofficial @CDCFIBNG #CDCFIBRecruitment2025 @nigimmigration @NigeriaGov @officialABAT: Come to our assistant sir. This is injustice to us that were unable to write the examination. We deserve free and fair CBT examination,” he wrote.
Major Olayimika Gold suggested that the technical glitches may have been caused by inaccurate date and time settings on the laptops used for the test. “I guess everyone getting this response hasn’t done the exam, and this is due to an inaccurate date/time on the laptop being used. Anyone else can as well confirm this. And if this is the case, what can be done?” he questioned.
