The NCS Recruitment Test Portal is currently Down – Batch B Exam May Be Rescheduled
Candidates of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Superintendent Cadre recruitment test are advised of critical updates regarding the Batch B online exam today, Thursday, 2nd October 2025.
Portal Status:
The official exam portal (https://exam.customs.gov.ng) is currently unavailable for many candidates. Users attempting to log in are seeing the following message:
Rate Limited – Too Many Requests
Your requests are being limited because we’ve received too many in a short period. This helps keep the service reliable for everyone.
Retry available in 3592s
Error code: 429
Retry now
What can I do?
If this continues, try reducing the frequency of requests, check for automated scripts, or contact support with a timestamp and request details.
This error indicates that the portal is experiencing very high traffic, and repeated login attempts may worsen the problem or result in being temporarily blocked from the system.
Updated Test Information:
- Batch B: Originally scheduled for 2:00 PM, but access issues are preventing candidates from starting the exam.
- Batch C: 5:00 PM (schedule remains unchanged at this time)
- Batch A: Some candidates successfully completed the test, while others experienced login difficulties earlier today.
Guidance for Candidates:
- Remain patient and avoid repeated login attempts.
- Use the official exam portal only: https://exam.customs.gov.ng.
- Confirm your batch, date, and time at https://updates.customs.gov.ng.
- If the error persists, candidates may contact support with the timestamp and error details for assistance.
Important Reminder:
- This test is strictly for Superintendent Cadre applicants.
- Inspectorate and Assistant Cadres will receive separate notifications for their assessments.
Candidates should stay updated via the official portals and follow all instructions carefully to avoid disqualification.
