How To Apply As PSC Begins Recruitment Of 50,000 Constables Into Police
The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is pleased to announce the commencement of recruitment of Fifty Thousand (50,000) Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force, as directed by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
Following this Presidential directive aimed at strengthening community policing, enhancing internal security and expanding the manpower base of the Nigeria Police Force, the Commission has approved the opening of the recruitment portal for applications from eligible Nigerians.
Qualifications:
General Duty cadre applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or their equivalents with
a minimum of five (5) credits (including
English Language and Mathematics) in not
more than two sittings.
Specialists cadre applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or their equivalents with a minimum of four (4) credits (including English Language and Mathematics) in not
more than two sittings. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience and Trade Tests in relevant fields/areas is required.
Eligibility:
Interested candidates must:
✓ Be Nigerian citizens by birth
✓ Be aged between 18 and 25 years for General Duty; 18 to 28 years for Specialists
✓ Be medically, physically and psychologically fit
✓ Not be less than 1.67m (male) and 1.64m (female) in height (for General Duty only)
✓ Meet other requirements as shall be specified on the recruitment portal
Application Period:
The recruitment portal will be open from Monday, 15 December 2025 to Sunday, 25 January 2026.
All applications must be submitted ONLINE through the official recruitment portal: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.
The Commission wishes to emphasize that the recruitment exercise will be conducted in the most tra
