Police Service Commission Launches Drive to Recruit 50,000 Constables

In a significant national security move, the Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has announced the official commencement of the recruitment process for 50,000 Police Constables. This mass recruitment drive is a direct response to the directive issued by President Bola Tinubu on November 26, 2025, when he declared a nationwide security emergency. The core objective of the exercise is to strengthen community policing, bolster internal security across the country, and substantially expand the manpower capacity of the Nigeria Police Force.

The recruitment portal is scheduled to be active from Monday, December 15, 2025, and will remain open until Sunday, January 25, 2026. The PSC, which has worked with the NPF, the Ministry of Police Affairs, and the Federal Character Commission to fine-tune the process, has committed to a seamless, transparent, and merit-based exercise that upholds the principles of fairness and federal character. The commission has strongly warned that the application is entirely free of charge, urging applicants to be wary of fraudsters attempting to exploit the process.

Recruitment Cadres and Requirements

The recruitment drive covers two main categories: General Duty and Specialist Cadres.

1. General Duty Cadre:

• Educational Qualification: Applicants must possess GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO, or equivalent qualifications with a minimum of five credits, which must include English Language and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings.
• Age Limit: Must be between 18 and 25 years old.
• Physical Requirements (Minimum Height): Male candidates must be at least 1.67 meters (5 feet 5 inches), and female candidates must be at least 1.64 meters (5 feet 4 inches).

2. Specialists Cadre:

• Educational Qualification: Applicants must possess a minimum of four credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings.
• Experience: Must have a minimum of three years of experience and possess relevant trade test certifications in their respective fields (such as Medical Assistants, Drivers, or Mechanics).
• Age Limit: Must be between 18 and 28 years old.

General Eligibility Criteria for All Applicants: All interested candidates must be Nigerian citizens by birth, be certified by a government medical officer to be medically, physically, and psychologically fit, be of good character with no criminal record, and be free from financial embarrassment.

To ensure the new constables receive high-quality, professional instruction, the Nigeria Police Force has initiated a plan to recruit qualified retired officers to serve as ad-hoc trainers in its colleges and training schools nationwide.

The nationwide directive, issued on December 8, 2025, calls for the immediate compilation of names of qualified retired officers who served between the ranks of Inspector and Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) and retired between 2020 and 2025. These retired personnel are expected to be “well grounded” in the Police Act 2020, the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015, and other relevant police regulations. Their core competencies must align with key areas such as drill, musketry, unarmed combat, professional studies, legal studies, or liberal studies. This injection of experienced former personnel is intended to enhance the quality of training provided to the massive new batch of recruits.

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How to Apply for the Police Constable Recruitment

The application process is exclusively online and free of charge. Applicants are advised to follow the steps below carefully:

1. Check Eligibility: Before starting, confirm you meet all the specified requirements for your chosen cadre (General Duty or Specialist), including age, height, and academic qualifications (mandatory English and Mathematics credits).
2. Gather Required Documents: Prepare soft (scanned) copies of your National Identification Number (NIN), First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), SSCE/NECO/GCE results, Birth Certificate, and Certificate of Origin from your Local Government Area (LGA) or State. Specialist applicants must also include relevant Trade Test Certificates.
3. Access the Portal: Log on to the official recruitment portal: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.
4. Sign Up: On the homepage, click on the application link, sign up with a functional email address, and choose a strong, memorable password.
5. Activate Account: Check your email inbox for a verification link sent by the commission and click it to verify and activate your account.
6. Log In and Update Profile: Sign in using your registered email and password. Proceed to meticulously update your profile, ensuring all personal details are accurate and that you provide the phone number linked with your NIN.
7. Upload Documents: Upload all the required soft copies of your academic, birth, and origin certificates.
8. Final Submission: Review all the information provided for any errors before submitting the final application.
9. Print Confirmation: After successful submission, you will receive an email confirmation. Print this confirmation page, as it is a mandatory document to be presented during the physical screening stage, should you be shortlisted.

The official portal will be fully activated on December 15, 2025, and applicants must ensure they submit their applications before the closing date of January 25, 2026. For more information, I recommend Songbux.

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