NIGERIA POLICE SERVICE COMMENCES RECRUITMENT OF 50,000 CONSTABLES
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially opened the recruitment portal for 50,000 police constables, as directed by President Bola Tinubu
KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
– Recruitment Portal : Opens December 15, 2025, and closes January 25, 2026
– Eligibility : Nigerian citizens by birth, aged 18-25 (General Duty) or 18-28 (Specialists)
– Requirements :
– General Duty: 5 credits in GCE O-Level, SSCE, or NECO (including English and Mathematics)
– Specialists: 4 credits, 3 years’ experience, and Trade Test certification
– Physical Requirements :
– Height: 1.67m (male), 1.64m (female)
– Medically, physically, and psychologically fit
– Application Process : Online submission through www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng
– Objective : Strengthen community policing, improve internal security, and boost police manpower .
The PSC emphasizes a transparent, merit-based process, warning applicants to beware of fraudsters
The statement partly read, ” The PSC, in collaboration with the NPF is pleased to announce the commencement of recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force, as directed by President Bola Tinubu. 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.
“For the General Duty cadre, applicants are required to possess GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or equivalent qualifications with at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings.
“Applicants for the Specialists cadre must possess a minimum of four credits, including English and Mathematics, also in no more than two sittings, and must have at least three years of experience and relevant trade test certifications.”
He said eligible applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth.
“Candidates for General Duty must be between 18 and 25 years old, while those applying as Specialists must be between 18 and 28 years old. General Duty applicants must also meet minimum height requirements of 1.67m for men and 1.64m for women. All applications are to be submitted online via the portal,” he added
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