Nigeria Immigration Service: Recruitment (2024/2025)

The Nigeria Immigration Service is set to commence its Recruitment.

Interested individuals who are eager to join the establishment should get ready to send in their credentials.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced that its recruitment exercise will be taking place soon and has invited those who are eligible and qualified.

The recruitment exercise is open to all Nigerians who are passionate about serving the country to the best of their potential.

Additionally, military or paramilitary personnel of any of the Nigerian Armed Forces or civil institutions are not left out.

In this article, we will discuss in detail every stage of the recruitment which includes the eligibility criteria and application process.

Furthermore, information about the recruitment date, job openings in the agency, and tips to successfully secure the job will be discussed.

Overview of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS)

The Nigerian Immigration Service was created in 1958 and, since then, has become an important agency in Nigeria.

The agency is in charge of activities such as issuing of traveling documents, managing the border, and implementing policies that involve migration.

The mission of this institution is to make sure there is legal movement in and out of the country.

Nigeria Immigration Service Recruitment 2024/2025

Every year, the Nigeria Immigration Service opens up its recruitment portal with the goal of getting the services of qualified individuals who are passionate and will contribute to achieving its mission.

Competent individuals are expected to send in their applications, and the agency will choose the most qualified to fill certain vacant positions.

This move is to efficiently increase its work capacity and improve the delivery of services it provides for the government and its citizens.

The Nigerian immigration form will be made available on its official website for all to participate fairly.

Whether you have a degree or not, there are lots of positions that will be available when the recruitment portal is opened.

So if you are interested, you should start getting all your information together and make sure it is updated before the portal is opened.

I would like you to know that before you begin the application process on the portal, there are requirements that are compulsory to meet.

These criteria are what make you eligible and considered for the other stages of the recruitment exercise.

General Criteria for the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Recruitment 2024

The following criteria must be met by any individual who wants to participate in the recruitment exercise:.

Interested individual must be a citizen of the country.
You must not be older than 35 years at the time of completing the application form on the NIS portal.
Applicant must not have any criminal record.
Good character is very important if you want to secure the job.
You must have good analytical skills and be able to effectively work in a team.
Being a computer literate will give you an edge in the recruitment exercise.
You must have a senior secondary certificate like WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB, and you should have at least five (5) credits with the inclusion of English language.
Interested applicants should have a minimum of bachelor’s degree, HND, or OND from a recognized higher institution.
Professional certification may give you an advantage in the recruitment process.
Your height should be at least 1.65 m for males and 1.60 m for females.
Candidates must have an approved means of identification, such as National ID card, driver’s license, international passport, or voter’s card.
Interested candidate must be ready to work in a new environment.
You must be mentally and physically fit. This will be confirmed by an approved medical personnel.
Applicants must have their NYSC certificate either discharged or exempted.
Interested candidate must be able to communicate clearly in English.

Those who meet the criteria outlined above and others that are specific to some positions are those who will be seen as eligible by the agency.

Application process for Nigerian Immigration Service Recruitment 2024

The processes for the NIS recruitment that will commence soon are stated below. Please read them carefully.

Visit the official website of the NIS at immigrationrecruitment.org.ng.
While on the website, create an account with an active email address and a strong password. You will use this to constantly login to check the status of your application.
You will get an email with a link to verify the account you just created. When you click on the link, it will redirect you to the website to login and continue your application process.
Login to the account and search for vacant positions that match your credentials.
Reach its job description carefully and check if there are other requirements specific to the role you want to apply for.
Proceed and complete the application form on the website with your personal information, educational qualifications, and other important information.
Upload all the documents necessary and make sure they are clear and readable. A blurry document can get you disqualified.
Verify all the information and documents you provided on the application form and submit them.
Once you submit it, you will get an email telling you of the successful application along with an acknowledgement slip. Print it and keep because you might need it.

Other stages of the recruitment exercise will follow immediately after the portal closes, and applicants will be communicated through their email address.

Important Dates

The application portal is expected to open in August 2024.
Deadline for the application portal to be closed is October 2024.
Lastly, dates for the screening will be made known to all applicants after the application portal has closed.

Nigerian Immigration Selection Stages

The NIS selection stages are used to employ the most qualified candidate for the vacant positions.

The process is stated below:

This is the first screening where the applications submitted by the applicants are checked to be sure they meet the requirements for the position they are applying for.
Those that pass the stage will be invited for a computer-based test (CBT) that has questions on English, Mathematics, and General knowledge.
The applicants that pass the CBT are then invited for a medical test to make sure they are mentally and physically fit for the job.
Candidates who successfully pass the medical test will be called for an interview to know if they are capable and qualified for the job they applied for.

If you are among those who pass the interview, it means you qualify for the job.

Additionally, after the training, you will also go through induction training before resuming work at the office.

Don’t wait any longer; start making the preparations so that you can be among the selected few. Good Luck!