Recruitment of 50,000 Constables into the Nigeria Police Force: What Applicants Need to Know

The recruitment of 50,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force has officially commenced, marking one of the largest police recruitment drives in Nigeria’s history. Announced by the Police Service Commission (PSC) in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), this exercise follows a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to strengthen community policing, boost internal security, and expand the operational manpower of the Nigeria Police Force.

Why This Recruitment Matters

The recruitment of 50,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force represents a strategic national effort to improve public safety and strengthen policing structures nationwide. With rising security demands, this recruitment will help close manpower gaps and empower the NPF to respond more effectively to emerging security challenges.

Qualifications for Applicants

General Duty Cadre

Applicants in this category must possess:

• GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO, or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) credits, including English Language and Mathematics
• Results obtained in no more than two sittings

Specialists Cadre

Requirements include:

• GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO, or equivalent
• Minimum of four (4) credits, including English Language and Mathematics
• At least three years of experience in a relevant field
• Trade Tests in the area of specialisation

These qualifications ensure that the Nigeria Police Force attracts competent, skilled, and capable candidates who can upscale the quality of policing nationwide.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, interested applicants must:

• Be a Nigerian citizen by birth
• Be 18–25 years for General Duty applicants; 18–28 years for Specialists
• Be medically, physically, and psychologically fit
• Meet the minimum height requirement, which is 1.67m (male) and 1.64m (female) (General Duty only)
• Satisfy other role-specific requirements provided on the recruitment portal

These standards ensure that the recruitment of 50,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force maintains professionalism, integrity, and fitness for duty.

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Application Timeline and Process

The recruitment portal opens:

• Monday, 15 December 2025
• Closes on Sunday, 25 January 2026

All applications must be submitted online through the official portal.

Important details:

• The process is FREE
• No form of payment is required at any stage
• Applicants are strongly warned against engaging with fraudsters

All guidelines, instructions, and official updates about the recruitment of 50,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force will be accessible beginning 15 December 2025 on the PSC and NPF websites and verified social media pages.

The Police Service Commission has emphasised that the entire recruitment exercise will be conducted with maximum transparency, credibility, and fairness. Only applicants who meet the set requirements and successfully pass all stages will be selected. This ensures that the recruitment process into the Nigeria Police Force upholds national values and public trust.

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