2025 Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Recruitment Examination Questions and Answers

2025 Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Recruitment Examination Questions and Answers

CBT EXAM INTRODUCTION

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is a paramilitary agency under the Federal Ministry of Interior, established to protect lives, property, and critical national infrastructure.
The 2025 NSCDC Recruitment Examination is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) designed to assess applicants’ competence in English Language, General Studies, Quantitative Reasoning, and Civil Defence Knowledge.

This test evaluates candidates’ reasoning ability, literacy, awareness of national issues, and understanding of the Corps’ structure and operations.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. This test consists of 100 multiple-choice questions divided into four sections:

   1. English Language (1–25)

   2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (26–50)

   3. Quantitative & Logical Reasoning (51–75)

   4. Civil Defence & National Security (76–100)

2. Each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking.

3. Carefully read each question before choosing the correct answer (A, B, C, or D).

4. Do not refresh or close your screen during the test.

5. You have 60 minutes to complete all questions.

6. The use of calculators, mobile phones, or external materials is prohibited.

7. Impersonation or malpractice leads to instant disqualification.

8. When done, click Submit to save your answers.

9. Remain calm and do your best — integrity is key to success in the NSCDC.

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NIGERIA CIVIL DEFENCE RECRUITMENT EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (2025)

SECTION A – ENGLISH LANGUAGE (1–25)

1. Choose the correct sentence.
A. The officers has reported.
B. The officers have reported.
C. The officers are reported.
D. The officers reporting.
Answer: B

2. The opposite of “victory” is
A. loss
B. failure
C. defeat
D. surrender
Answer: C

3. Which of the following words is correctly spelt?
A. Acomodation
B. Accomodation
C. Accommodation
D. Acommodashion
Answer: C

4. “He was accused ___ theft.”
A. of
B. on
C. at
D. in
Answer: A

5. The plural of “child” is
A. childs
B. childrens
C. children
D. childes
Answer: C

6. The synonym of “protect” is
A. attack
B. defend
C. destroy
D. expose
Answer: B

7. The antonym of “false” is
A. untrue
B. correct
C. true
D. fake
Answer: C

8. Fill in the blank: “The house was built ___ 2015.”
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. by
Answer: B

9. Choose the correct expression:
A. She don’t know.
B. She doesn’t know.
C. She didn’t knows.
D. She not know.
Answer: B

10. Which of the following is a verb?
A. quickly
B. walking
C. table
D. strong
Answer: B

11. The synonym of “permit” is
A. refuse
B. allow
C. stop
D. ban
Answer: B

12. The antonym of “victory” is
A. success
B. defeat
C. fame
D. power
Answer: B

13. Choose the correct sentence.
A. Each of the men are strong.
B. Each of the men is strong.
C. Each of the men were strong.
D. Each of the men being strong.
Answer: B

14. The word “vigilant” means
A. careless
B. watchful
C. lazy
D. fast
Answer: B

2025 Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Recruitment Examination Questions and Answers

15. “The suspect denied ___ the crime.”
A. commit
B. to commit
C. committing
D. commits
Answer: C

16. The opposite of “safe” is
A. secure
B. dangerous
C. peaceful
D. cautious
Answer: B

17. Which of the following is a proper noun?
A. teacher
B. Lagos
C. river
D. state
Answer: B

18. “He ran as ___ as he could.”
A. fastly
B. faster
C. fast
D. fastest
Answer: C

19. Choose the correct option:
A. She was born in the hospital.
B. She was born at the hospital.
C. She was born on the hospital.
D. She was born into the hospital.
Answer: A

20. The plural of “leaf” is
A. leafs
B. leaves
C. leafes
D. leavs
Answer: B

21. Which is the correct comparative form?
A. Gooder
B. Best
C. Better
D. More good
Answer: C

22. “He ___ the national flag yesterday.”
A. hoist
B. hoisted
C. hoisting
D. hoists
Answer: B

23. The meaning of “confidential” is
A. secret
B. open
C. known
D. public
Answer: A

24. “The officer acted with integrity.”
The underlined word means
A. honesty
B. wisdom
C. power
D. cleverness
Answer: A

25. The synonym of “security” is
A. weakness
B. danger
C. protection
D. violence
Answer: C

SECTION B – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & CURRENT AFFAIRS (26–50)

26. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps was established in
A. 1963
B. 1970
C. 1986
D. 2003
Answer: A

27. The NSCDC operates under the
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Interior
C. Ministry of Justice
D. Ministry of Police Affairs
Answer: B

28. The current Commandant General of NSCDC (2025) is
A. Ahmed Audi
B. Abdullahi Gana
C. Adebayo Olusola
D. Abubakar Ahmed
Answer: A

29. The NSCDC was formerly known as
A. Civil Protection Corps
B. Lagos Civil Defence
C. Nigeria Civil Defence Corps
D. Civil Safety Corps
Answer: C

30. The NSCDC motto is
A. Safety for All
B. Discipline and Integrity
C. Defending the Defenceless
D. Peace and Progress
Answer: C

31. The NSCDC headquarters is located in
A. Lagos
B. Kaduna
C. Abuja
D. Enugu
Answer: C

32. The NSCDC was given legal backing by
A. Act No. 1 of 2003
B. Act No. 2 of 2007
C. Act No. 5 of 2015
D. Act No. 3 of 1999
Answer: B

33. The NSCDC collaborates with which agency to fight pipeline vandalism?
A. FRSC
B. NNPC
C. NCC
D. FAAN
Answer: B

34. Who is the current President of Nigeria (2025)?
A. Goodluck Jonathan
B. Muhammadu Buhari
C. Bola Ahmed Tinubu
D. Atiku Abubakar
Answer: C

35. The NSCDC is responsible for protecting
A. schools only
B. oil pipelines and critical infrastructure
C. borders
D. politicians
Answer: B

36. The Nigerian Coat of Arms symbolizes
A. Power and Justice
B. Unity and Faith
C. Strength and Unity
D. Agriculture and Security
Answer: C

37. The capital of Nigeria is
A. Lagos
B. Enugu
C. Abuja
D. Jos
Answer: C

38. The Nigeria Civil Defence was first established in
A. Lagos during the civil war
B. Enugu after independence
C. Kaduna before amalgamation
D. Kano during colonial rule
Answer: A

2025 Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Recruitment Examination Questions and Answers

39. The NSCDC also plays a key role in
A. Voter education
B. Disaster management
C. Foreign affairs
D. Transport
Answer: B

40. The first Commandant-General of NSCDC was
A. Douglas Audu
B. Ade Abolurin
C. Ahmed Audi
D. Bello Gana
Answer: B

41. Nigeria’s national currency is
A. Dollar
B. Franc
C. Naira
D. Pound
Answer: C

42. The full meaning of NEMA is
A. National Emergency Management Agency
B. Nigerian Environmental Monitoring Agency
C. National Economic Management Agency
D. National Electrical Maintenance Authority
Answer: A

43. The red color on the Nigerian Coat of Arms stands for
A. Danger
B. Labour
C. Courage
D. Blood
Answer: C

44. Which organization is responsible for road safety in Nigeria?
A. NSCDC
B. FRSC
C. NIS
D. NDLEA
Answer: B

45. The EFCC fights against
A. Drugs
B. Economic and Financial Crimes
C. Immigration
D. Terrorism
Answer: B

46. Nigeria gained independence in
A. 1959
B. 1960
C. 1963
D. 1966
Answer: B

47. Who designed the Nigerian flag?
A. Wole Soyinka
B. Taiwo Akinkunmi
C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
D. Obafemi Awolowo
Answer: B

48. Nigeria is located in which part of Africa?
A. East
B. West
C. North
D. Central
Answer: B

49. How many geopolitical zones are in Nigeria?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer: C

50. Nigeria has how many states?
A. 30
B. 35
C. 36
D. 38
Answer: C

SECTION C – QUANTITATIVE & LOGICAL REASONING (Questions 51–75)

51. What is the sum of 145 and 356?
A. 401
B. 491
C. 501
D. 511
Answer: C

52. 20% of 150 is
A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30
Answer: D

53. Simplify: 4 × (6 + 3)
A. 27
B. 32
C. 36
D. 40
Answer: B

54. What is the average of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 18
D. 20
Answer: B

55. If x = 3, evaluate 2x² + 5x.
A. 27
B. 21
C. 24
D. 30
Answer: C

56. What is ¼ of 120?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 40
Answer: C

57. Which of the following numbers is prime?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 11
D. 15
Answer: C

58. Convert 3.5 hours to minutes.
A. 150
B. 180
C. 210
D. 240
Answer: C

2025 Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Recruitment Examination Questions and Answers

59. Find the missing number: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___
A. 18
B. 20
C. 24
D. 32
Answer: D

60. If a car travels 60 km in 2 hours, its average speed is
A. 20 km/h
B. 25 km/h
C. 30 km/h
D. 40 km/h
Answer: C

61. The perimeter of a rectangle is given by
A. 2(L + B)
B. L × B
C. L² + B²
D. (L + B)/2
Answer: A

62. The square root of 144 is
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
Answer: C

63. Find 15% of 200.
A. 15
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35
Answer: C

64. What is 0.25 × 400?
A. 50
B. 75
C. 100
D. 125
Answer: C

65. If 5x = 25, find x.
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 10
Answer: B

66. The next number in the sequence 1, 4, 9, 16, ___
A. 20
B. 25
C. 36
D. 49
Answer: B

67. Simplify: 3 + 6 ÷ 2
A. 4.5
B. 5
C. 6
D. 9
Answer: C

68. Which of these is an even number?
A. 13
B. 27
C. 32
D. 35
Answer: C

69. If 8 men finish a task in 6 days, 4 men will finish it in
A. 3 days
B. 6 days
C. 12 days
D. 24 days
Answer: C

70. 3² × 2³ =
A. 24
B. 32
C. 36
D. 48
Answer: A

71. If ₦5000 is shared equally among 10 people, each person gets
A. ₦400
B. ₦450
C. ₦500
D. ₦550
Answer: C

72. ¼ + ½ =
A. ¾
B. ½
C. ⅔
D. 1
Answer: A

73. Find the simple interest on ₦2000 at 10% for 3 years.
A. ₦200
B. ₦300
C. ₦400
D. ₦600
Answer: B

74. What is 2/3 of 90?
A. 45
B. 50
C. 55
D. 60
Answer: D

75. The sum of angles in a triangle is
A. 90°
B. 120°
C. 180°
D. 360°
Answer: C

SECTION D – CIVIL DEFENCE & NATIONAL SECURITY (Questions 76–100)

76. The NSCDC was legally established by which Act?
A. Act No. 2 of 2003
B. Act No. 6 of 2007
C. Act No. 1 of 2001
D. Act No. 4 of 2010
Answer: B

77. The NSCDC is under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Interior
C. Ministry of Police Affairs
D. Ministry of Labour
Answer: B

78. The main function of NSCDC is to
A. collect taxes
B. protect lives, property, and national infrastructure
C. regulate immigration
D. manage elections
Answer: B

79. Which of these agencies is not under the Ministry of Interior?
A. Fire Service
B. Civil Defence
C. Customs Service
D. Immigration Service
Answer: C

80. The Civil Defence College of Security Management is located in
A. Jos
B. Kaduna
C. Abeokuta
D. Abuja
Answer: C

81. The Commandant General of NSCDC reports directly to the
A. Chief of Army Staff
B. Minister of Interior
C. Inspector General of Police
D. Secretary to the Government
Answer: B

82. One of NSCDC’s key duties is to protect
A. Banks
B. Private residences
C. Pipelines and public infrastructure
D. Schools only
Answer: C

83. The NSCDC arms-bearing policy was approved in
A. 2003
B. 2007
C. 2010
D. 2015
Answer: B

2025 Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Recruitment Examination Questions and Answers

84. NSCDC works with which agency during fire disasters?
A. NEMA
B. FRSC
C. EFCC
D. NDLEA
Answer: A

85. The term “paramilitary” refers to
A. civilian with no training
B. organization with military structure but not armed forces
C. only police units
D. terrorist organization
Answer: B

86. The NSCDC collaborates with communities through
A. community policing
B. civil partnership
C. security awareness campaigns
D. mass recruitment
Answer: C

87. The Civil Defence Commandant at the state level is known as
A. State Commander
B. State Officer
C. State Commandant
D. Regional Officer
Answer: C

2025 Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Recruitment Examination Questions and Answers

88. The Nigeria Civil Defence Act emphasizes
A. Human rights and welfare
B. Electoral duties
C. Firefighting only
D. Academic education
Answer: A

89. Which of the following is a responsibility of NSCDC?
A. Investigating corruption cases
B. Supervising immigration
C. Protecting national assets
D. Managing universities
Answer: C

90. The NSCDC emblem contains
A. Two horses
B. An eagle and torch
C. Shield and tree
D. Drum and gun
Answer: B

91. The Civil Defence training center is in
A. Lagos
B. Jos
C. Abuja
D. Abeokuta
Answer: D

92. The NSCDC was involved in which of the following campaigns?
A. EndSARS
B. Safe Schools Initiative
C. Vote for Peace
D. National Population Census
Answer: B

93. The Civil Defence Corps can arrest suspects under which law?
A. Armed Forces Act
B. NSCDC Act
C. Police Service Act
D. Judicial Code
Answer: B

94. Which department handles disaster response?
A. Intelligence and Investigation
B. Disaster Management
C. Training and Operations
D. Technical Support
Answer: B

95. The NSCDC works closely with which international body?
A. ECOWAS
B. NATO
C. UN Peace Corps
D. AU Security Council
Answer: A

96. The current Minister of Interior (2025) is
A. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
B. Rauf Aregbesola
C. Babatunde Fashola
D. Ahmed Idris
Answer: A

97. The NSCDC Act was amended to improve
A. staff welfare and powers of arrest
B. only salaries
C. education
D. sports participation
Answer: A

98. The NSCDC collaborates with NEMA in cases of
A. Fire outbreaks
B. Flood and emergency disasters
C. Political violence
D. Oil exploration
Answer: B

99. Which of the following best defines national security?
A. Safety of citizens and protection of national assets
B. Economic control
C. Political campaign
D. Religious tolerance
Answer: A

100. The overall mission of NSCDC is to
A. Defend the Defenceless and protect national infrastructure
B. Train police officers
C. Maintain border control
D. Regulate immigration laws
Answer: A

✅ TOTAL QUESTIONS: 100

EXAM SUMMARY

• Test Type: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Duration: 60 minutes

• Total Questions: 100

• Passing Score: 60% and above

• Key Areas: English, General Knowledge, Quantitative Reasoning, Civil Defence Duties