NSCDC Past Questions and Answers PDF (2026 updated) is now available for download. Thus, if you need a reliable material to practice for the upcoming Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps recruitment aptitude test?
Then get our updated NSCDC past questions and answers PDF as it covers the general paper and core subjects like English, Mathematics, Current Affairs and others that were treated in the previous tests that were conducted over the years.
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Features of NSCDC Recruitment Past Questions
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) past questions and answers cover the following aspects of the examination:
- Current Affairs
- Numerical Reasoning
- Verbal Reasoning
- General Knowledge etc.
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Benefits of Practicing NSCDC Past Questions and Answers
- With the past questions, you’ll be able to understand the exam format and structure.
- You’ll be able to familiarize yourself with the types of questions asked.
- It reduces exam anxiety and makes you confident in answering the questions on that day.
- It improves your chances of passing the CBT because it makes you well prepared.
- You would be able to have access to knowledge you can’t find in textbooks like the history of the NSCDC and other current affair questions whose answers are not readily available in textbooks.
- It helps you to identify areas to focus on for better preparation.
- You’ll be familiar with the exam style and difficulty level so that you know if you can handle it or not.
- You’ll be able to study at your own pace. But keep in mind that the main test is timed.
Free Version of NSCDC Recruitment Past Questions
Question 1: At inception 1967, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) known as?
(A) Lagos Security Commission
(B) Lagos Civil Defence Committee
(C) National Security Guard
(D) Nigeria Civil Protection Unit
Answer: (B)
Question 2: The National Assembly made Civil Defense a statutory body in?
(A) 1988
(B) 1970
(C) 2003
(D) 2007
Answer: (C)
Question 3: The sitting Commandant General (CG) of the Civil Defence Corps is known as?
(A) Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu
(B) Ahmed Abubakar Audi
(C) Olusola Odumosu
(D) Kemi Nandap
Answer: (B)
Question 4: Which of the following is a primary duty of the NSCDC?
(A) Issuing international passports
(B) Controlling traffic on state roads
(C) Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI)
(D) Fighting cross-border smuggling of rice
Answer: (C)
Question 5: Which word is most similar in meaning to PRECARIOUS
(A) Safe
(B) Dangerous
(C) Expensive
(D) Permanent
Answer: (B)
Question 6: Select from the options below, the word that is opposite PUNCTUAL?
(A) Fast
(B) Late
(C) Smart
(D) Tidy
Answer: (B)
Question 7: What is the simple interest on ₦700 for 2 years at 3% yearly.
(A) ₦32
(B) ₦42
(C) ₦52
(D) ₦62
Answer: (B)
Question 8: If a Civil Defence officer gets a 10% discount on a pair of boots that originally cost ₦5,000 how much will they pay?
(A) ₦4,500
(B) ₦4,000
(C) ₦5,500
(D) ₦4,900
Answer: (A)
Question 9: The mantra of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps is?
(A) Service and Integrity
(B) Defending the Defenceless
(C) Protection for All
(D) Peace and Security
Answer: (B)
Question 10: The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps is classified under which ministry?
(A) Ministry of Defence
(B) Ministry of Interior
(C) Ministry of Justice
(D) Ministry of Police Affairs
Answer: (B)
About Civil Defence Corps
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) is a paramilitary agency of the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria that was established in 1967.
They’re responsible for providing measures against threat and any form of national attack or disaster and also responsible for protection of public and private infrastructure.
From time to time, the agency recruits committed people who are willing to be deployed to various locations to assist the military in the management of threats to internal security in the country.
Overview of NSCDC Recruitment Process
- The recruitment process of Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps kick starts with submission of application at the CDCFIB portal recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng. You’ll be required to provide your National Identification Number (NIN), upload required credentials, and print an Acknowledgment Slip.
- Once the application phase elapse, the board would review applications based on eligibility and state quotas. Successful candidates would be notified via email or the portal to print their CBT (Computer-Based Test) Invitation Slip.
- Shortlisted applicants would then participate in an online test covering English, Mathematics, and General Knowledge.
- Those who performed well would be invited to state commands for:
- Physical Measurements; height (min 1.65m for males, 1.60m for females) and chest measurement checks.
- Credentials Check; original documents (birth certificate, state of origin, educational certificates).
- A physical training is conducted where the aim is to test candidates endurance capability and stamina against the paramilitary training.
- Furthering, candidates undergo vision, hearing and drug test.
- Candidates would go for basic interviews based on their cadre.
- Successful candidates would be listed in the Final Shortlist and collect their Appointment Letters.
- The newly appointed officers would then proceed to an NSCDC Training College for basic paramilitary orientation (usually 6-9 months) before being deployed to their place of primary assignments.
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