How to Check Nigeria Customs Shortlisted Candidates 2025/2026

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recruitment is one of the most competitive in Nigeria, attracting thousands of applications each year. After the application stage, the most anticipated update is the release of the shortlisted candidates.

For the 2025/2026 recruitment exercise, the process of confirming shortlisted names has taken a slightly different approach. Unlike previous years where a full PDF list was uploaded online, this time no general list was published on the portal. Instead, shortlisted candidates are being contacted directly via email and SMS notifications.

At RecruitmentGurus.com.ng, we provide you with accurate updates and guides on how to check your shortlist status and prepare for the next stage.

Is the Nigeria Customs Shortlist Out?

Yes, the Nigeria Customs Service has started sending out shortlisting notifications for the 2025/2026 recruitment. However, applicants should note that no public shortlist or PDF file has been released online.

If you applied, the only way to know whether you have been shortlisted is by checking your email inbox and SMS messages for direct communication from the Nigeria Customs Service.

Also Read: Free Customs CBT Exam Questions and Answers

How to Confirm If You Are Shortlisted

Since no PDF list is available this year, candidates must rely on the following steps:

1. Check Your Email: Look out for messages from NCS in your inbox. Don’t forget to also check spam or junk folders.
2. Check SMS Notifications: Candidates are also contacted through text messages on the phone number used during registration.
3. Visit the Official Portal: While the list isn’t published, updates are posted on the NCS recruitment portal: www.vacancy.customs.gov.ng.
4. Follow Reliable Sources: Keep visiting RecruitmentGurus.com.ng for timely updates and official guidelines.

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What to Do After Receiving a Notification

If you received an email or SMS from NCS confirming your shortlisting, congratulations! Here’s what to do next:

• Read the Notification Carefully: It contains your screening date, venue, and requirements.
• Print the Message: If it came via email, print it out and keep both soft and hard copies safe.
• Prepare Your Documents: Start gathering your credentials and arrange them neatly (see required list below).
• Plan Ahead: If your screening venue is outside your location, make travel arrangements early.

Required Documents for Screening

Successful candidates must present the following items at the screening venue:

• Original and photocopies of academic certificates.
• Birth certificate or age declaration.
• Local government identification letter.
• Four passport-sized photographs.
• A valid means of identification (National ID, Driver’s License, Voter’s Card, or International Passport).
• Printed copy of application slip.
• Copy of your email or SMS notification.

What If You Did Not Receive Any Notification?

Not everyone will be shortlisted. If you have not received any mail or SMS:

• Re-check your inbox and spam folder.
• Make sure your phone line is active.
• Note that notifications may be sent in batches, so wait for a while.
• If you still don’t receive any message, it means you were not selected in this round.

Don’t be discouraged, stay updated through RecruitmentGurus.com.ng and prepare to reapply in the next exercise.

FAQs

1. Will NCS release a public PDF shortlist this year?
   No. Notifications are only sent to shortlisted candidates via email and SMS.
2. How do I confirm my status?
   By checking your registered email, SMS messages, and official announcements on www.vacancy.customs.gov.ng.
3. Does shortlisting mean I got the job?
   No. It only means you qualified for the next phase, which includes screening, CBT, and medicals.
4. Where can I get reliable updates?
   For official recruitment news and step-by-step guides, always visit RecruitmentGurus.com.ng.

The Nigeria Customs shortlisted candidates for 2025/2026 are being contacted directly via email and SMS, there is no public PDF list available this year. If you applied, make sure you keep checking your messages regularly and prepare all required documents ahead of the screening exercise.

For timely updates, screening schedules, and guidance on the recruitment process, always trust RecruitmentGurus.com.ng, your number one source for recruitment news in Nigeria.