Those who have SSCE certificates and are interested in joining the Civil Defence, also known as NSCDC, have been asking this question about Civil Defence salary for SSCE holders.
If you have been following our articles, we have previously written a post about the complete Civil Defence Salary 2025 and Ranks. But in this post, we will only be talking about the Civil Defence salary for SSCE holder.
For those who have successfully completed their Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE), the NSCDC gives opportunity for them to join the program. Those with higher education qualifications always have higher advantage because they are always placed at higher positions.
The Civil Defence Corps has some certain positions that are for those with an SSCE certificate. The positions include General Duty, Driver/Mechanic, Artisan/Technician, and other support staff categories. So now, let’s look at the Civil Defence Salary for SSCE holders.
Civil Defence Salary for SSCE Holder
For SSCE holders who join the Civil Defence Corps, the starting salary can range from ₦85,000 to ₦115,000 per month depending on the specific job category and entry level.
Please also note that there are other allowances attached to the salaries. You can refer to our previous post on NSCDC Salary and Allowances 2025.
When you join the Civil Defence and gain experience, eventually you will be promoted and earnings will also be increased.
We all know that the starting salary for SSCE holders may be little but it still serves as a platform for economic stability. What we mean by economic stability is that, for those, especially those from poor backgrounds searching for a job, the Civil Defence recruitment can be life-changing for them. The monthly salary helps cover basic living expenses and provides the means to support themselves and their family.
One good thing about the Civil Defence Corps is that they start paying candidates immediately they report for training. You can read about NSCDC training allowance to see how much they pay their employers both graduates and non graduates during training.
