Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Recruitment 2025: How to Check Status and Validate Your Email

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially announced an important update for all shortlisted applicants in the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise. If you applied and advanced to the next phase, you are required to confirm your email details to avoid missing out on crucial updates.

This post will guide you through the process, highlight key requirements, and provide you with the official link for checking your status.

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Why You Need to Validate Your Email Address

The NCS has made it clear that email will now be the only official channel of communication with shortlisted candidates. This means all updates regarding test dates, login credentials, and other recruitment instructions will be delivered strictly via email.

Any applicant who fails to update or verify their email risks missing critical information required for participation in the next phase.

How to Check Your NCS Recruitment Status

To confirm your status and validate your email address, follow these steps:

Visit the official portal 👉 http://updates.customs.gov.ng
Log in with the NIN (National Identification Number) you used during registration.
Confirm your registered email address.
Update it if necessary.

Next Steps in the NCS Recruitment Process

The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be the next stage of the recruitment process.
Only applicants with verified email addresses will receive official CBT instructions, access links, and login credentials.
Candidates applying for Superintendent Cadre (Level 8) should note that they will be required to sit for an additional CBT after this phase.

Important Warnings

No payments are required for this recruitment. Beware of fraudulent messages or unofficial platforms requesting money.
All communication will only come through the official NCS portal and registered emails.

Conclusion

If you are one of the shortlisted candidates, make sure to log in immediately to the official NCS recruitment portal and confirm your email address. Failure to do so may cost you the chance to move forward in the recruitment exercise.

Official Portal: http://updates.customs.gov.ng

Stay alert, check your email regularly, and prepare for the upcoming NCS Computer-Based Test (CBT).