Are you planning to join the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in 2025? Whether you’re a fresh graduate or an SSCE holder, your entry rank and salary will depend on your academic qualification.
This official 2025 guide breaks down the Civil Defence ranks and salary structure for entry-level officers with BSc, HND, OND, or SSCE certificates.
Let’s get started.
When applying to the NSCDC, your qualification plays a huge role in deciding:
Your starting rank
Your monthly salary
Your promotion timeline
Other factors include physical fitness, successful screening, and performance in the recruitment process.
Below is a detailed table showing the likely entry ranks and monthly salary ranges based on academic qualification:
Qualification | Likely Entry Rank | CONPASS Level | Estimated Monthly Salary (₦) |
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SSCE / NECO / GCE | Corps Assistant I or II | Level 3 or 4 | ₦120,000 – ₦150,000 |
OND / NCE | Assistant Inspector | Level 5 or 6 | ₦220,000 – ₦250,000 |
HND | Assistant Superintendent II (ASP II) | Level 7 | ₦300,000 – ₦350,000 |
BSc / BA | Assistant Superintendent I (ASP I) | Level 8 | ₦350,000 – ₦400,000 |
Note: These are official estimates for 2025 and include basic pay plus approved paramilitary allowances.
The CONPASS (Consolidated Paramilitary Salary Structure) is the official pay system used by NSCDC and other paramilitary agencies in Nigeria. It determines:
Officer’s grade level
Annual salary growth
Promotion benefits
Pension contributions
NSCDC entry-level salaries include more than just basic pay. Officers may also receive:
Rent/Housing allowance
Transport allowance
Uniform maintenance allowance
Medical and hazard benefits
Leave allowance
Pension deductions & gratuity after retirement
Let’s look at a practical comparison of salary for different educational levels at the time of recruitment:
Qualification | Basic Monthly Pay (₦) | Estimated Allowances (₦) | Total Monthly Take-Home (₦) |
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SSCE | ₦100,000 | ₦20,000 – ₦50,000 | ₦120,000 – ₦150,000 |
OND | ₦180,000 | ₦40,000 – ₦70,000 | ₦220,000 – ₦250,000 |
HND | ₦250,000 | ₦50,000 – ₦100,000 | ₦300,000 – ₦350,000 |
BSc | ₦280,000 | ₦70,000 – ₦120,000 | ₦350,000 – ₦400,000 |
Salaries may differ slightly by location, department, and training performance.
SSCE holders earn between ₦120,000 – ₦150,000 monthly.
A BSc holder typically starts as Assistant Superintendent I (Level 8).
Absolutely! HND holders earn between ₦300,000 – ₦350,000, which is higher than SSCE ranks.
Yes. OND holders can join as Assistant Inspectors and earn up to ₦250,000 monthly.
Yes. NSCDC officers enjoy benefits such as housing, transport, and hazard allowances.
Whether you’re a graduate or SSCE holder, the NSCDC provides a solid entry-level salary structure in 2025, with room for growth, promotion, and stable benefits.
The higher your qualification, the better your entry rank and pay — but all levels have access to a career path that rewards hard work and discipline.