The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that the main online recruitment examination for all shortlisted candidates in the Inspectorate and Customs Assistant Cadres will hold on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
In a statement released via its official X handle on Tuesday, the Service described the exercise as a major milestone in its ongoing recruitment process to boost manpower across operational commands and border posts nationwide.
The NCS explained that candidates have been divided into three batches A, B, C and must log in using their National Identification Number (NIN) to confirm their batch, date, and time of the examination.
The NCS also advised applicants to avoid multiple log-ins or switching browser windows, as such actions might disrupt their participation in the exercise.
“Only Inspectorate and Customs Assistant Cadre candidates are to take part in this stage of the examination. Applicants of the Superintendent Cadre are not to participate at the stage,” the statement read.
The online examination, Customs said reflects its growing emphasis on technology-driven recruitment and personnel development, a strategy that aligns with its broader digital transformation agenda. Under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi, the Service has continued to modernise its operations, enhance border management efficiency, and promote transparency in staff selection and deployment.
By adopting online testing platforms, the NCS aims to reduce human interference, ensure merit-based evaluation, and reach applicants from diverse locations across the country. This approach, the Service said, not only promotes fairness but also supports Nigeria’s transition to a digital public service environment.
The Service reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, fairness, and transparency throughout the recruitment process, assuring candidates that only merit would guide selection decisions.
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