NFSS Training Date 2026 for Shortlisted Candidates is Out

Is NFSS training date 2026 out? Have the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service shortlisted candidates yet? These are some of the frequently asked questions by persons who submitted application for the NHFSS recruitment exercise.

If you participated in the application phase, then you may proceed to access the 2026 NFSS training date schedule online at nhfss.org.ng. Alternatively, you can visit the headquarter office at 8 Kentucky Drive, Louisiana 5, Valencia Estate, Dakwo District, Abuja or the nearest branch office and request for the recruitment training schedule which will contain the date, time and venue etc.

NHFSS Recruitment News Today Live

The latest news today concerning the Nigeria hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) recruitment is that the application portal is currently closed. Persons who submitted application are to check their email or SMS box for screening invitation.

If you do not get the enlistment notification via your email or SMS, visit NHFSS official website, navigate to careers, scroll to locate “interview schedule for shortlisted candidates 2026”.

The training schedule covers for the following vacancies as advertised by the service:

• Wildlife Protection Officers
• Forest Patrol Officer
• Community Liaison Officers
• Operation Support Staff
• Anti-Poaching Operatives
• Field Security Assistants
• Administration and Logistics Assistants
• ICT/Data Entry Personnel
• Intelligence and Surveillance Officers

NHFSS Shortlist Criteria

The criteria used by the Nigeria hunters and Forest Security Service to shortlist candidates are as follow:

• Applicant must be a Nigerian citizen with valid National Identity Card e.g. NIN, Driver’s license, passport etc.
• Candidate must have submitted application for NFSS recruitment before stipulated deadline.
• He or she must have submitted a medical report proving they’re physically and mentally fit.
• Those who have been convicted before won’t be shortlisted.

NFSS Training Date and Time 2026

The Nigeria hunters and Forest Security Service (NFSS) recruitment training will likely hold between June 1 – 30, 2026 across the states below.

Abia State	Cross River State
Adamawa State	Delta State
Akwa Ibom State	Ebonyi State
Anambra State	Edo State
Bauchi State	Ekiti State
Bayelsa State	Enugu State
Benue State	Gombe State
Borno State	Imo State
Jigawa State	Nasarawa State
Kaduna State	Niger State
Kano State	Ogun State
Katsina State	Ondo State
Kebbi State	Osun State
Kogi State	Oyo State
Kwara State	Plateau State
Lagos State	Rivers State
Sokoto State	Yobe State
Taraba State	Zamfara State

When reporting to the screening venue, ensure you carry copies of relevant documents like;

• Birth Certificate
• National Identity Card
• O’level result
• Higher educational qualification like HND, B.Sc. etc.
• Passport photograph
• Certificate of Origin
• Medical fitness report from a government recognized hospital etc.

To stay updated with the rest of the recruitment news, visit the official Nigeria hunters and Forest Security Service portal.