{"id":84314,"date":"2023-09-08T13:15:07","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T12:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/?p=84314"},"modified":"2023-09-08T13:15:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T12:15:10","slug":"civil-defence-salary-and-rank-structure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/civil-defence-salary-and-rank-structure\/","title":{"rendered":"Civil Defence Salary and Rank Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nigerian Civil Defence salary and rank depend on academic qualification and experience. The highest rank in the Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is the Commandant General, whose basic monthly salary is about \u20a6305,332. The lowest cadre is the Assistant Cadet, with a monthly salary of about \u20a631,000.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was established in 1967 as a paramilitary institution focused on providing holistic security to life and properties in Nigeria. Like the military<\/a> and police, the Civil Defence Corps has ranks and chains of command. Each rank receives varying salaries, benefits, and bonuses depending on their level.<\/p>\n

In general, the Civil Defence Corps is one of the highest-paid paramilitary organizations in Nigeria.\u00a0 For a better understanding, here is a detailed description of the Civil Defence Salary and rank structure.<\/p>\n

Civil Defence Ranks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ranking in the Civil Defence Corps is similar to that of the military and police in Nigeria. The highest rank in the service is the Commandant General, while the lowest is Assistant Cadet. The office of the Commandant General is usually appointed by the president of the federation, and their designated level is Level 18. The Assistant Cadet is usually occupied by SSCE result holders.<\/p>\n

The Nigerian Civil Defence also has commissioned and non-commissioned officers. The serving officers obtain ranks based on the qualification or certificate they hold. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree get level 8 placement in the system, and those with lower qualifications begin with lower ranks. Medical doctors are usually placed on level 12, while Lawyers and Master\u2019s degree holders are placed on 9. Below is a list of ranks represented in the Nigerian Civil Defence Corps.<\/p>\n