Update: This article has been updated to reflect the changes made by NIS as regards change of its official recruitment portal which the Service announced on March 15, 2020. The new recruitment portal is now www.immigrationrecruitment.org.ng and not www.nisrecruitment.org.ng. for Nigeria Immigration Service Recruitment 2020/2021 | NIS Recruitment 2020/2021
Here are vital information on Nigeria Immigration Service 2020/2021 recruitment, see the requirements and how to apply on the portal www.immigrationrecruitment.org.ng
Before today being March 13 2020, we have been receiving on daily basis questions like the following:
- when is the 2020 immigration recruitment starting?
- has Nigeria immigration recruitment 2020 started?
- is immigration 2020 recruitment portal open?
- is Nigeria immigration recruitment form out?
- when is Nigeria immigration recruitment starting?
- is immigration recruitment still on?
- has Nigeria immigration start recruitment?
- And many more questions…
Well, if you were among those who asked the above questions, we are now ready to answer them as we have been following the news for you!
So Yes, the Nigerian Immigration Service Recruitment 2020 has started!
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved the 2020 recruitment into the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
This information was officially made public in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday James, on Friday in Abuja.
According to Mr James, the recruitment was approved by the board under its Chairman and Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola.
On how long the recruitment is going to last, he said it is going to be on for four (4) weeks from the date of publication.
“The recruitment is going to be on for four weeks from the date of publication. Members of the public are advised to make use of the opportunity and apply,“ he said.
He advised the public against patronising fraudulent websites, pointing out that the authentic platform for the exercise is www.immigrationrecruitment.org.ng
“The public are therefore advised to abide by the rules for the recruitment and note that it is free.
What Vacancies Are Available for Nigeria Immigration Service Recruitment 2020?
This is a very important question to ask as it will guide you know if the positions, ranks and vacancies available.
The Nigeria Immigration Service has three (3) cadres you can apply for a position. They are:
1. Superintendent Cadre
2. Inspectorate Cadre
3. Assistant Cadre
The vacancies or positions in any of the above are full time appointment into the Nigeria Immigration Service.
A. Superintendent Cadre
(i) Superintendent of Immigration (SI) – Professionals (Doctors) CONPASS 11
Requirements for this Position:
- Minimum of first degree (MBBS) from a recognized institution of higher learning
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption certificate
(ii) Deputy Superintendent of Immigration (DSI) – Professionals (Pharmacist) CONPASS 10
Requirements for this Position:
- Minimum of first degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institution of higher learning
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption certificate
(iii) Assistant Superintendent of Immigration (ASI-2) – General Duty, CONPASS 08
Requirements for this Position:
- Minimum of first degree from a recognized institution of higher learning
- NYSC Discharge certificate
B. Inspectorate Cadre
(i) Senior Inspector of Immigration (SII) Genera Duty CONPASS 08
Requirements for this Position:
- HND from a recognized institution of higher learning
- NYSC Discharge certificate
(ii) Senior Inspector of Immigration (SII) – Professionals (Nurses) CONPASS 08
Requirements for this Position:
- Applicants must be Registered Nurse, Double qualified.
(iii) Inspector of Immigration (II) – Professionals (Nurses) CONPASS 07
Requirements for this Position:
- Applicants must be Registered Nurse, Single qualified.
(iv) Assistant Inspector of Immigration (AII) – CONPASS 06
Requirements for this Position:
- NCE/ND from a recognized institution.
C. Assistant Cadre
(i) Immigration Assistant III (IA-3) – CONPASS 03 General Duty
Requirements for this Position:
- SSCE, NECO, GCE O/Level with minimum of four (4) credits in not more than 2 sittings, which should include English Language and Mathematics.
(ii) Immigration Assistant III (IA-3) – Artisans and Drivers/Mechanics
Requirements for this Position:
- Ordinary Level SSCE or its equivalents and appropriate Trade Test certificates.
Statutory Requirements for Nigeria Immigration Service Recruitment
- Be a Nigerian citizen by birth or descent
- Have a National Identity Number
- Be medical fit
- Present certificate of medical fitness from a Government Medical Officer
- Be required to pass drug test
- Be of good character and must not have been convicted of a criminal offence and must not be a member of a secret society/cult
- Be free from any form of financial embarrassment
- Not less than 18 years or more than 35 years of age with exception of Doctors and Pharmacists who must not be more than 35 years.
- Have height not less than 1.65 metres for males and 1.60 metres for females
- Have a fully expanded chest measurement of not less than 0.87 metres;
- Be computer literate and
- Any certificate or qualification not declared and accepted at recruitment centre shall not be accepted after recruitment.
Applicants with any of the Following Physical Challenge need not Apply:
- Sight problem
- Impediment in speech
- Gross malformation of teeth
- Knocked knees
- Bent knees
- K-legs
- Flat foot
- Limb legs
- Bent arms/deformed hands/fracture
- Defective eye sight ( squint eye, crossed eye, one-eyed and total blindness)
- Amputation of any part of physical body
- Hearing impaired (deaf)
- Hunched back
- Obesity
- Medical challenges
- Any form of deformity not mentioned and
- Note that due to rigor of the physical exercise in the recruitment process, women with pregnancy need not apply
How to Apply for Nigeria Immigration Service Recruitment 2020
The application is done online so to apply for any of the positions above, simply visit the NIS recruitment portal www.immigrationrecruitment.org.ng
Note: NIS strictly advised you printout referees and security clearance form which must be duly completed for submission during screening.
When is the Closing Date of Nigeria Immigration Service Recruitment 2020 Application Portal?
According to the Service Public Relations Officer, all applications should be submitted online within four (4) weeks of the publication.
How Much is the Application Form?
The Nigeria Immigration Service Recruitment is COMPLETELY FREE. Please DO NOT PAY ANY MONEY TO ANYBODY.
Will the Screening Test be Hand Written or Computer Based Test?
The screening test will be Computer Based Test. The successful shortlisted candidates will tested using CBT. The appropriate time and date of the exam will be communicated to the such persons.
