The Nigeria Police Force has announced a large-scale recruitment exercise for eligible Nigerians. The Police Service Commission, working with the Nigeria Police Force, is inviting applications for enlistment as Police Constables.
This recruitment follows a directive from the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The process is open to candidates who meet the stated requirements.
Entry categories
Applicants may apply under two main categories.
Category A: General duty recruits
- Police Constables
Category B: Specialist recruits
Medical services
- Medical Assistants
Transport services
- Drivers with valid driving licence
- Mechanics
- Auto-electricians
- Dispatch and escort riders
EOD-CBRN unit
- Forensic Assistants for Robotics and Drones
- General EOD-CBRN operatives
- Admin, analytical and welfare support staff
K9 unit
- Dog handlers
Mounted troop
- Horse riders
Marine unit
- Deckhands
- Launch Quartermasters
- Underwater welders
- Electrical and electronic technicians
- Lathe machine operators
- Divers
- Marine engineer assistants
- Boat mechanics
Artisans
- Electricians, including security door experts
- Plumbers
- Refrigeration and air conditioning technicians
- Generator repairers
- Welders
Tailoring unit
- Tailors with proven skills
Communication unit
- Technicians
- Operators
Information technology
- IT operators and technicians
Band section
- Musical equipment specialists
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Nigerian citizen by birth
- Physically and mentally fit
- Free from debt or financial trouble
- Of good character
- No criminal conviction
- Two character referees required
- General duty applicants aged 18 to 25 years
- Specialist applicants not above 28 years
- Female applicants must not be pregnant during entry and training
- Free from physical conditions such as poor eyesight, flat foot, bow legs or limb deformities
- Minimum height for general duty applicants:
- Males: 1.67 m
- Females: 1.64 m
- Male general duty applicants must have a chest size of at least 86 cm
Academic and professional qualifications
General duty applicants
- GCE O Level, SSCE, NECO or equivalent
- At least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics
- Results from no more than two sittings
Specialist applicants
- GCE O Level, SSCE, NECO or equivalent
- At least four credits, including English Language and Mathematics
- Results from no more than two sittings
- At least three years of work experience
- Relevant trade test certificates required
What applicants can expect
- A fair and merit-based recruitment process
- Equal chance for all qualified candidates
- A career built on service, discipline and national duty
- No payment at any stage of the recruitment
How to apply
Applications must be completed online through the Nigeria Police Force recruitment portal at npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.
Applicants must have:
- A valid National Identification Number
- An active email address and phone number
- Scanned copies of First School Leaving Certificate, SSCE results, LGA or State of Origin certificate and birth certificate
Specialist applicants must also upload trade test certificates. Drivers are required to upload a valid driver's licence.
Screening and important notes
All applicants will take part in physical screening, medical checks, aptitude tests and background verification. The process will be closely monitored to ensure fairness.
Any form of bribery or payment request will be investigated and punished if confirmed.
For help and further details, applicants may check the official Nigeria Police Force social media pages, read the Frequently Asked Questions section or call 09060483893, 09135006008 or 09135006009.
The recruitment portal opens on 15 December 2025 and closes on 25 January 2026.
