PSC Opens Portal For 50,000 Nigeria Police Constables Recruitment

The Police Service Commission (PSC), working with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has announced the opening of applications for the recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables nationwide. The exercise is open to qualified Nigerians and covers both General Duty and Specialist categories.

Under the General Duty category, applicants are to be enlisted as Police Constables. The Specialist category includes Medical Assistants, Drivers, Mechanics, Auto-Electricians, Dispatch and Escort Riders, Forensic Assistants including Robotics and Drones specialists, General EOD–CBRN Operatives, Admin, Analytical and Welfare Support officers, K9 Dog Handlers, Horse Riders, Deckhands, Launch Quartermasters, Underwater Welders, Electrical and Electronic Technicians, Lathe Machine Operators, Divers, Marine Engineer Assistants, Boat Mechanics, and various artisans. These artisans include Electricians including Security Door Experts, Plumbers, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technicians, Generator Repairers, Welders, Tailors, Technicians, Operators, IT Operators and Technicians, and Musical Equipment Specialists.

Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE or NECO, or equivalent, with at least five credits including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings. Specialist applicants are also required to have a minimum of three years’ experience and relevant Trade Tests. All applicants must be physically and mentally fit, of good character, free from financial embarrassment, and must not have any criminal convictions. Two character referees are required.

General Duty applicants must be between 18 and 25 years old, while Specialist applicants must not be more than 28 years old. Female applicants must not be pregnant during entry and training. Height requirements are 1.67m for males and 1.64m for females, with an expanded chest measurement of at least 86cm for General Duty males.

The application portal opens on 15 December 2025 and closes on 25 January 2026. According to the Commission, “To apply, interested applicants should visit PSC recruitment portal https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng and apply with their correct details and NIN.”