NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I apply for the 2024 Nigeria Customs Recruitment?
   To submit an application to join the Nigeria Customs Service, kindly use the link recruitment.customs.gov.ng.
2. How long is the application exercise valid for?
   The 2024 NCS recruitment exercise spans from 27 Dec 24 till 02 Jan 25.
3. How do I know the Category or Cadre to apply for?
   - Support Staff are for professionals e.g. medical doctors, pharmacists, etc. as listed under Specialization.
   - General Duty is for any course of study.
   - Superintendent Cadre is for entry level - University/HND holders.
   - Inspectorate Cadre - ND/NCE holders.
   - Customs Assistant Cadre - SSCE holders.
4. How do I access the portal, each time I do, it times me out?
   You are advised to always have a very strong and stable internet to access the Recruitment Portal.
5. What do I do when trying to fill the form but the network goes off?
   Ensure you have a strong and stable internet connection and try again.
6. When I try to fill the form, the fields are not enabled to allow filling?
   Ensure you select the appropriate Category & Cadre to enable you fill the required information.
7. How do I get my acknowledgement slip, the network went off when I clicked the submit button and when I tried resubmitting it says ‘NIN already exists’?
   This indicates that your submission has been received. You will be able to generate your acknowledgement slip on the portal after the deadline of submission.
8. How do I retrieve my acknowledgement slip, I successfully submitted but I can’t download the slip neither is the link sent to my email downloading it?
   You will be able to generate your acknowledgement slip on the portal after the deadline of submission.
9. I have been trying to fill my Academic Qualification but it’s not working, how do I go about this?
   Ensure you select Category and Cadre of choice at the top of the form before you can proceed. This is how you can choose Academic Qualification.
10. I have been trying to select LGA but the dropdown is not responding, what do I do?
    Ensure you have a stable internet connection, take your time to allow the LGA populate after selecting Country of Origin.
11. How do I go about filling the form, please help?
    You are to select the appropriate Category, Cadre and Specialization (if applicable) of choice at the top of the form before you can proceed. Ensure you have a stable internet connection, take your time to allow the LGA populate after selecting Country of Origin. Fill the form correctly and accurately then click submit.