Civil Service Recruitment: FG Releases Another Instruction to All Applicants Amid Viral Scam Message
- The Federal Civil Service Commission warned job seekers against fake recruitment messages
- The FCSC emphasized that the recruitment process is completely free and urges applicants to ignore any payment requests from fraudsters posing as officials
- Only qualified candidates have been contacted for the next recruitment stage, and applicants are advised to rely solely on official communication channels
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The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has issued a strong warning to job seekers over fraudulent messages claiming that recruitment into the civil service has not yet started.
This warning comes as the federal government has already begun shortlisting applicants for the ongoing civil service recruitment exercise.
Source: Twitter
Contrary to a message seen by Legit.ng stating that shortlisting has not commenced, officials have confirmed that qualified candidates have already been contacted for the next phase of the process.
Beware of messages demanding payment, says FG
One of the misleading messages sent to unsuspecting applicants read:
“Dear Applicants,
We are yet to commence shortlisting. The portal is still collecting applications until Monday 11th August 2025. Please note that the recruitment process is absolutely FREE at all stage
Beware of fraudsters.”
However, the government has confirmed that shortlisting is already in progress, and the public should disregard any messages suggesting otherwise.
In addition, another suspicious message claimed that applicants were required to pay a clearance fee of N1,250 to a so-called “Federal Government Human Resource Consultant” for a provisional offer of appointment at the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).
The fake message stated:
“Pay to the account detail as indicated to a revenue collection officer... for your posting and provisional offer of appointment at the CDCFIB.”
FCSC spokesperson confirms screening is ongoing
As reported by Punch, the Head of Press and Public Relations at the FCSC, Mr Taiwo Hassan, confirmed that the recruitment process is fully underway.
“We have not been quiet and we have not abandoned the exercise. As a matter of fact, work has been ongoing on the recruitment exercise,” he said.
He also noted that shortlisted applicants have been informed via email about their Computer-Based Test (CBT) locations and other relevant details.
“Candidates have been shortlisted. Those shortlisted have been sent an email on their preferred location for their Computer-Based Test among other details,” Hassan added.
Only qualified applicants will sit for CBT
Source: UGC
According to the FCSC, only those who submitted complete applications and met the eligibility criteria were shortlisted for the CBT.
Hassan reiterated in a phone call with Legit.ng, urging the public to report any suspicious requests for payment:
“We are not asking any applicant to pay any fee."
Applicants advised to stay alert
The Commission has continued to stress that the recruitment process is completely free at every stage.
Applicants are advised to rely solely on official communication channels and avoid engaging with any unauthorised messages, especially those requesting money.
Federal civil service recruitment: Man shows message he got after applying
Legit.ng earlier reported that a man who applied for the federal civil service job displayed the message he received after submitting his application.
He shared a screenshot of the message on social media, confirming his submission after the application process.
The man also shared the position he applied for, while hoping to God that he would get shortlisted.
Source: Legit.ng
