Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Salary Structure & Ranks

The Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
popularly called Civil Defense in Nigeria is a paramilitary institution that was founded in May 1967 by the Federal Republic of Nigeria,back then it's role was to sensitise and protect the civil populace,it was called the Lagos Civil Defence Committee.

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During the tenure of President Olusegun Obasanjo,the NSCDC was given more rights with the act of National Assembly. This act was amended in 2007.

The Civil Defence Corps is commissioned to provide measures against threat against Nigeria and her citizens. The agency carry out this role in conjunction with Nigeria police.

The NSCDC also help to prevent and reduce the occurrence of pipeline vandalism and also involves in crisis resolutions in Nigeria.

In this post we are quickly going to check out the current salary structure of the Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and all the ranks.

Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)

Q: Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)  Rank Structure?

• CORPS ASSISTANT II
• CORPS ASSISTANT I
• ASSISTANT INSPECTOR
• INSPECTOR
• SENIOR INSPECTOR
• PRINCIPAL INSPECTOR
• ASSISTANT CHIEF INSPECTOR
• DEPUTY CHIEF INSPECTOR
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• CHIEF INSPECTOR
• ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT II
• ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT I
• DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
• SUPERINTENDENT
• CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT
• ASSISTANT COMMANDANT
• DEPUTY COMMANDANT
• COMMANDANT
• ASSISTANT COMMANDANT GENERAL
• DEPUTY COMMANDANT GENERAL
• COMMANDANT GENERAL

Read Also: Nigerian Police Salary Structure & Ranks

Q: Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Salary Structure?

Most often para-millitary agencies in Nigeria do not reveal the salary structure/ remuneration of their officers,this however has lead to estimation of what the officers earn.

The current estimated salary earned by NSCDC officers depend on the rank and academic qualification of the new entry officer.

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According to our research new graduate entry Bsc NSCDC officers are placed on level 8,HND holders are placed on level 7,medical doctors (MBBS) are placed on level 12 while masters degree holders are placed on level 9.

An NSCDC Bsc holder earns about ₦ 119,000 monthly,A HND And OND holder earns ₦ 69,000 while a WAEC holder (O level) earns about ₦ 49,000 monthly.

A Level 7 NSCDC Inspectorate Cadre receives between ₦69,000 - ₦70,000 per month,
A Level 8 Asst Superintendent Cadre receives between ₦120,000 - ₦130,000 monthly.

Generally a new entry graduate NSCDC officer earn between ₦ 69,000 - ₦ 130,000 per month (After Tax)* excluding allowances.

Note:

• Figures stated here represent net total amount with tax deductions.
• The information on this page is subject to change,figures stated here are only estimates and not 100% accurate.
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• The current minimum wage in Nigeria,applicable from 2011 is ₦18,000 per month,exclusive of all deductions,however there is a plan to increase the minimum wage paid to civil servants in Nigeria.
• NSCDC officers are usually entitled to several allowances,gratuity and pension on retirement from the Federal Government of Nigeria.