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NDLEA Recruitment — Requirements, Aptitude Test & How the Agency Hires
📋 Quick Details
| Organization | National Drug Law Enforcement Agency |
| Position | Narcotic Agent / Officer cadre |
| Qualification | SSCE / HND / BSc |
| Application Fee | Free |
NDLEA — smaller agency, very competitive
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency is a federal paramilitary agency that recruits in batches — fewer slots than NPF but high demand because of the agency's reputation. Vacancies are published on ndlea.gov.ng and in national dailies.
Typical requirements
| Nationality | Nigerian citizen by birth |
| Age | 18 – 35 (varies by cadre) |
| Qualification | SSCE for assistant cadre; HND/BSc + NYSC for officer cadre |
| Application Fee | FREE |
| Last Date | See official portal |
The stages — CBT is the filter
- Online application
- Shortlist → aptitude test (CBT) — this is where most candidates drop
- Physical screening + credentials
- Medical + background check (the agency vets hard — drug-free certification)
- Training at NDLEA Academy
Past NDLEA aptitude tests covered English, maths, current affairs and drug-law basics. Our Past Questions section covers the format.
🔗 Important Links
NDLEA Careers ↗Frequently Asked Questions
Is NDLEA recruitment free?
Yes — like all federal paramilitary recruitment.
How competitive is NDLEA?
Very — it's a smaller agency so slots are fewer. The CBT aptitude test is the main elimination stage.