Customs announces date for junior cadre recruitment exams

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the date for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) recruitment examinations for Inspectorate and Customs Assistant cadres.

The examinations have been slated for Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Customs announced the date via a statement shared on X on Tuesday, October 7.

A mandatory pre-test was held for the junior cadre candidates on October 4 to enable them familiarise themselves with the application.

The NCS said the main online recruitment examination for all the shortlisted Inspectorate and Customs Assistant Cadre applicants will be in batches on Thursday.

It stated: “Candidates have been grouped into three batches (A, B & C) and are to log in with their NIN via (https://updates.customs.gov.ng) to check their batch, date, and time of the examination.

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“Strict compliance with the assigned Batch and Time is mandatory. Failure to adhere may lead to disqualification.

“Candidates are strongly advised against the use of calculators, mobile phones, or any other devices during the examination.

“Applicants must also avoid multiple log-ins or switching browser windows, as these actions may affect their participation in the exercise.

“Only Inspectorate and Customs Assistant Cadre applicants are to take part in this stage of the examination.

“Applicants of the Superintendent Cadre are not to participate at this stage.”

The Star