The Nigeria Immigration Service is part of the government agency in Nigeria that is responsible for coordinating all immigration- and emigration-related affairs.
Specific roles of the Nigeria Immigration Service include issuing passports and visas, managing migration, grantingresidence permits to foreigners, and border security and patrol.
Shortlisted Candidates of the Nigeria Immigration Service and What You Should Expect
In their memo, which was released in July 2025, putting up announcements for workers who are needed to work in the agency, based on the current report from NIS, they are glad to announce that the shortlisted candidates list is out.
The shortlisted candidates are those who have passed the first stage of recruitment and who have been considered for employment, but the shortlisted list does not indicate that all those who are there will be employed. There are still processes, and these might include interviews and exams.
The shortlisted candidates list for NIS is released by the agency on the 30th of October 2025 for potential candidates who made the list.
Shortlisted candidates can be in the thousands,but the official numbers of the shortlisted candidates are not released,so the numbers are not known, so it is better for candidates who are shortlisted to prepare ahead.
How to Check Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Shortlist PDF Download.
The agency does not give the public the privilege of getting the PDF shortlist of candidates at hand unless you have applied for the job, which means qualified and registered candidates are the only ones that can check it.
However, we will guide you on the best steps and easy way to check the PDF shortlisted candidate list.
●Step 1: The first step is to visit the official website below:
● Step 2: When you have logged in to the site provided in Step 1, the site interface will bring you to where your information will be inputted, which includes your phone number, which you used to register during the registration process.
NIN number and security Captcha box to fish out bots.
●Step 3: After inputting the details, the site will load up and bring you to the main site; select the shortlisted candidate category.
● Step 4: Tap to download the PDF file, which will start downloading in a few seconds.
● Step 5: Using any PDF reader on your phone or computer, click on the PDF; it will open up, and you will see a lot of names. Scroll down to verify if yours appears. The name might be too much foryou to read through and through again.
There was still great indication by the time you checked that all the lists might have been uploaded; it is best to keep checking the portal.
Candidates who are shortlisted should always check their email and text messages for further instructions.
Next Step After Shortlisted
Congratulations, you are shortlisted. The next step will be about document verification, evaluation, and fitness test.
The list of documents that will be needed will be highlighted below. The list of documents includes
● National Identification Number (NIN), Permanent Voter’s Card, Driver License, or International Passport to verify the nationality and authenticity.
● Academic Credentials: Which might include your WAEC, NECO, B.Sc., HND, or any other certificate you submitted during the registration phase
● Medical Certificate: A certificate of medical fitness is also required, which is done and verified by an accredited government or private hospital.
● Passport Photography, which must be recent and not more than three months old.
These above certificates are the ones needed for the step that follows, which includes the physical screening, which is meant to test candidate endurance, general health, and physical fitness.
Candidates who are shortlisted also have to take a computer-based test that includes general aptitude, logical reasoning, and understanding about general affairs.
Frequently asked questions
● Is the NIS Shortlist for 2025 Out?
Yes. The Nigeria Immigration Service is glad to announce to the public that the 2025 shortlist is out.
● How do I download the shortlist PDF?
The first step is to visit the official website at https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng/. When you have logged in to the site provided in the site interface, it will bring you to where your information will be inputted. After inputting the details, the site will load up and bring you to the main site; select the shortlisted candidate. Tap to download the PDF file, which will start downloading. Click on the PDF, and it will open up; you will see a lot of names. Scroll down to verify if yours appears.
● What Next after Shortlisting
After being shortlisted, the next step is to keep checking your Gmail or text messages for the next step and get prepared for the computer and physical tests.
● Will there be a second batch?
There is still an indication that there might be a second batch of shortlisted candidates. It is advisable for candidates to keep checking the site for more batch uploads.
● What documents do I need for screening?
The documents needed for screening are your academic certificates from different levels of education, an identification document, which includes NIN, a voter card, or any other, and lastly, your medical certificate showing your health fitness.
Conclusion
Congratulations to the shortlisted candidates, and I hope they get employed for the job.
For those who are yet to see their name on the list, keep checking; the name might appear on the second batch list, but at the same time, don’t be discouraged, and keep your hope high.
Candidates are also warned to be careful of scammers and fraudsters who promise to make their name appear on the shortlist and even get them employed; this is not from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
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