2025/2026 Nigeria Police Force Recruitment – All You Need to Know

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📌 Overview

The Police Service Commission (PSC), in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has officially announced the commencement of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Police Force recruitment exercise. This large-scale recruitment aims to enlist 50,000 Police Constables and Specialist personnel into the Force as part of the Federal Government’s broader effort to strengthen national security, enhance intelligence-led policing, and deepen community policing across Nigeria.

This recruitment drive is one of the largest in recent years and reflects the government’s commitment to improving police presence, response capacity, and professionalism nationwide. Successful candidates will undergo structured police training before being deployed to various commands and units across the country.

The recruitment process is centrally coordinated by the Police Service Commission, ensuring transparency, fairness, and equal opportunity for all qualified Nigerians.

🗓 Application Period

Applicants are advised to strictly adhere to the official application timeline:

  • 📍 Portal Opens: Monday, 15 December 2025

  • 📍 Portal Closes: Sunday, 25 January 2026

⛔ Late applications will not be accepted, and all submissions must be completed online only through the official recruitment portal.

🌐 Official Recruitment Portal

➡️ www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng

This is the only approved portal for the 2025/2026 Nigeria Police Force recruitment. All applications, updates, shortlisting notifications, and screening information will be handled exclusively through this platform.

⚠️ Important Notice

The Nigeria Police Force recruitment is 100% FREE.

  • No payment is required for forms

  • No payment for shortlisting

  • No payment for screening or training

Applicants should be extremely cautious of fraudsters, agents, or websites demanding money in exchange for “assistance” or “guaranteed selection.”

🎯 Who Is Eligible? – General Requirements

To qualify for the Nigeria Police Force recruitment, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria outlined below. Failure to meet any requirement may lead to automatic disqualification at any stage.

🇳🇬 Citizenship

  • Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth.

  • Proof of nationality may be required during screening.

🧍 Age Requirements

  • General Duty (Police Constable):
    Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years old.

  • Specialist Cadre:
    Applicants must not exceed 28 years of age.

Age is calculated based on the date of birth provided in official documents.

📚 Educational Qualifications

1. General Duty (Police Constable)

Applicants must possess:

  • A minimum of five (5) O’Level credits

  • Results must include English Language and Mathematics

  • Acceptable examinations include WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB

  • Results must be obtained in not more than two sittings

2. Specialist Cadre

Applicants applying for specialist roles must have:

  • A minimum of four (4) O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics

  • At least three (3) years of relevant work experience

  • A valid Trade Test Certificate or professional qualification related to the chosen specialty

Specialist applicants are assessed based on technical competence as well as general eligibility.

📏 Physical Fitness and Standards

Physical fitness is a critical requirement for police service.

  • Minimum Height:

    • Male: 1.67 meters

    • Female: 1.64 meters

  • Chest Measurement (Male Applicants):

    • Minimum of 86 cm (expanded)

  • Applicants must be:

    • Medically fit

    • Physically strong

    • Psychologically stable

Candidates with deformities, chronic illnesses, or physical disabilities that may hinder operational duties may be disqualified during medical screening.

🧠 Character and Legal Standing

Applicants must:

  • Be of good moral character

  • Have no criminal record

  • Not belong to secret cults or extremist groups

  • Be free from financial embarrassment

  • Demonstrate honesty, discipline, and integrity

⚠️ Female applicants must not be pregnant at the time of recruitment training.

📄 Required Documents (Soft Copies)

Before starting the application, applicants must prepare clear, legible scanned copies of the following documents:

  • ✅ First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)

  • ✅ O’Level certificates (WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB)

  • ✅ Birth certificate or sworn age declaration

  • ✅ Certificate of State or Local Government of Origin

  • ✅ Trade Test Certificate (for specialist applicants)

  • ✅ Valid Driver’s License (for driver roles)

  • ✅ National Identification Number (NIN)

  • ✅ Recent passport photograph

  • ✅ Active email address and mobile phone number

All uploaded documents must be authentic. Any falsification will result in disqualification.

📝 How to Apply – Step by Step

Below is a detailed guide to help you complete your application successfully:

1. Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet all requirements related to age, education, fitness, nationality, and character before applying.

2. Prepare Documents

Scan all required documents clearly and ensure they are ready for upload in the correct format.

3. Visit the Official Portal

Go to:
➡️ https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng
Click “Apply Now” once the portal is active.

4. Create an Account

Register using:

  • A valid email address

  • Active phone number

  • Your National Identification Number (NIN)

Ensure all details are accurate and accessible.

5. Fill the Online Form

Carefully complete all sections of the application form, including:

  • Personal information

  • Educational background

  • Employment history (if applicable)

  • Upload required documents

Review all entries thoroughly before submission.

6. Submit Your Application

Submit your application on or before 25 January 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.

7. Print Confirmation Slip

After submission, download and print your acknowledgment or confirmation slip. This document will be required during screening and verification.

🔍 Recruitment Categories

✅ General Duty

  • Police Constables responsible for routine policing, patrols, investigations, traffic control, and community engagement.

✅ Specialist Cadre

Specialist roles include but are not limited to:

  • Medical Assistants

  • Drivers, Mechanics, and Auto Electricians

  • Dispatch Riders

  • Forensic Assistants

  • Dog Handlers (K9 Unit)

  • Marine Police Crew

  • Communication & IT Technicians

  • Electricians, Welders, and other technical trades

Applicants will be deployed based on expertise and operational needs.

📌 After You Apply

Once your application is submitted:

  • ✔️ Applications are reviewed and screened

  • ✔️ Shortlisted candidates receive notifications via SMS, email, or portal updates

  • ✔️ Candidates undergo physical screening, medical tests, and aptitude assessments

  • ✔️ Successful applicants receive training and deployment details

Only candidates who pass all stages will be enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force.

❗ Important Tips & Warnings

  • 🚫 Do not pay anyone for recruitment assistance

  • 🔎 Use only the official portal to apply

  • 🗂 Prepare and verify all documents early

  • ❌ Multiple applications may lead to disqualification