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Recruitment Aptitude Test Past Questions — What Nigerian CBT Exams Actually Ask
The CBT stage is where most candidates die
After the online application and shortlist, nearly every Nigerian recruitment now runs a computer-based aptitude test — and it's the biggest elimination stage. The format is remarkably consistent across agencies.
The universal topic mix
| English Language | Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, synonyms/antonyms (~25-40%) |
| Mathematics | Arithmetic, percentages, ratios, simple word problems (~20-30%) |
| Current Affairs | Nigerian politics, recent events, geography (~20%) |
| Agency-specific | History/structure of the agency, its law/mandate, ranks (~15-25%) |
| General knowledge | Logic, IQ-style questions (some tests) |
Agency-specific flavor
- NPF: Police Service Commission structure, Police Act basics, ranks
- Army: Nigerian Army history, corps/divisions, ranks
- NDLEA: NDLEA Act, drug classifications, agency history
- Civil Service: civil service rules, public service structure
- JAMB: subject-based — past UTME questions per subject
Free preparation strategy
- Download past questions from reputable sources (or compile from recent candidates' reports)
- Time yourself — CBT is speed-based, usually 60-100 questions in 60 minutes
- Drill the agency's structure/history the night before — easy marks
- Sleep — CBT halls disqualify latecomers, not bad answers
We'll publish compiled past-question packs here as we verify them. For now, the strategy above beats most paid "past question" scams on WhatsApp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are paid past-question packs worth buying?
Mostly no — many sold on WhatsApp are recycled fake PDFs. Real questions come from recent candidates; practice the topic mix above instead.
What score do I need in the aptitude test?
Cut-offs are set per exercise after the test — typically top-scoring candidates fill the screening slots. Aim for 70%+.