Custom Recruitment Portal 2026/2027: Requirements, How to Apply and Latest News

The Nigeria Custom Service Recruitment 2026 portal is active and accepting all eligible applicants in Nigeria that are interested in joining the Nigerian Customs Service. Applicants who have been on the wait list for a while, the good news now is to inform potential applicants that the custom portal is now live and application is ongoing.

We will provide you detailed information about the Nigerian Custom Service (NCS) recruitment process, requirements, how to apply and latest updates that you need to know.

Ensure you read earthing carefully so you won’t miss out on any step we will highlight in this page.

About Nigerian Custom Service (NCS)

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is a paramilitary agency established in 1891. It was created under the Nigerian Ministry of Finance and it is charged with the responsibilities for securing Nigerian borders, collecting import/excise duties, enforcing fiscal policies, and preventing smuggling into Nigeria, regulates imports/exports and protects domestic industries.

Eligible States that Can Apply for Nigerian Custom Service Recruitment

Below is a list of states in Nigeria that are eligible to apply for the Nigerian Custom Service recruitment exercise:


Abia State	Adamawa State	Akwa Ibom State
Anambra State	Bauchi State	Bayelsa State
Benue State	Borno State	Cross River State
Delta State	Ebonyi State	Edo State
Ekiti State	Enugu State	Gombe State
Imo State	Jigawa State	Kaduna State
Kano State	Katsina State	Kebbi State
Kogi State	Kwara State	Lagos State
Nasarawa State	Niger State	Ogun State
Ondo State	Osun State	Oyo State
Plateau State	Rivers State	Sokoto State
Taraba State	Yobe State	Zamfara State
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Available Vacancies in the Nigerian Custom Service

The Nigerian Custom Service is currently recruiting in 3 different categories cadres including:

1. CUSTOMS ASSISTANT

This category consists of general duty and support staff/professionals – console 03, 04.

This cadre employs applicants with Secondary School Certificate with five (5) credits including English and Mathematics, Trade Test Certificate, or Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity approved proficiency certificates (where applicable).

2. CUSTOMS INSPECTOR CADRE

This category consists of general duty and support staff/professionals – console 06.

This cadre employs applicants with OND, NCE, or its relevant certificate obtained from a recognized Polytechnics or other institutions.

3. CUSTOMS SUPERINTENDENT CADRE

This category consists of general duty and support staff/professionals – console 08.

This cadre employs applicants with Bachelor’s Degree, HND, or equivalent from a recognised university or polytechnic and NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate.

Custom Recruitment Portal Requirements

To apply for the Nigerian customs service recruitment, applicants must meet certain requirements, here are the general application requirements:

Be citizen of Nigeria by birth
Have first school leaving certificate (FSLC)
Applicants must meet the height requirements of at least 1.7 meters tall for males and 1.64 meters for females.
Application must be physically and medically fit
Applicants must be free from any criminal record
Applicants must be free from any secret society, cult, or addicts dru*gs uses
Applicants must have their indegene/LGA of origin certificate

Above are the general requirements for recruitment, while some cadres or professional departments may have higher requirements. It’s important to check the requirements individually before applying.

How to Apply for Nigerian Custom Recruitment

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to apply for the Nigerian Customs Service recruitment online:

Visit the Nigerian Custom Recruitment Portal at www.recruitment.customs.gov.ng
Click on the “Apply Now”
Select your preferred cadres that aligns with your qualification
Enter your NIN number in the appropriate field to proceed
Enter your details correctly in their required fields
Upload all relevant documents where required
Carefully crosscheck your application for any error before submitting
Click on the “Submit” tab to complete your application

After successfully completing your application, kindly click on the “PRINT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP” to print your application acknowledgement slip for future purposes.

How Can I Apply for Custom Recruitment?

To apply for the Nigerian Customs service (NCS) Recruitment, applicants should visit Recruitment Customs gov ng apply portal at www.customs.gov.ng to submit their application online.

What is the Nigerian Customs Service Recruitment Portal?

The official Nigerian custom recruitment portal is Www.Customs.gov.NG portal or https://recruitment.customs.gov.ng. application can be submitted online using the official recruitment portal.