How to apply for Nigeria Police Force recruitment 2025/2026 50,000 New Recruit

The Police Service Commission, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, has opened applications for enlistment as Police Constables and Specialist personnel.

President Bola Tinubu recently ordered the recruitment of 50,000 new police officers into the Nigeria Police Force as part of efforts to strengthen internal security and expand manpower to tackle rising crime and insecurity across the country.

The recruitment portal will run from December 15, 2025, to January 25, 2026.

Here’s how to apply step by step:

The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is pleased to announce the commencement of recruitment of Fifty Thousand (50,000) Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force, as directed by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
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.
Qualifications:
General Duty cadre applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or their equivalents with
a minimum of five (5) credits (including
English Language and Mathematics) in not
more than two sittings.
Specialists cadre applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or their equivalents with a minimum of four (4) credits (including English Language and Mathematics) in not
more than two sittings. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience and Trade Tests in relevant fields/areas is required.
Eligibility:
Interested candidates must:
✓ Be Nigerian citizens by birth
✓ Be aged between 18 and 25 years for General Duty; 18 to 28 years for Specialists
✓ Be medically, physically and psychologically fit
✓ Not be less than 1.67m (male) and 1.64m (female) in height (for General Duty only)
✓ Meet other requirements as shall be specified on the recruitment portal
Application Period:
The recruitment portal will be open from Monday, 15 December 2025 to Sunday, 25 January 2026.
All applications must be submitted ONLINE through the official recruitment portal: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.
The Commission wishes to emphasize that the recruitment exercise will be conducted in the most transparent, merit-based and credible manner. Application is FREE as there will be NO PAYMENT required at any stage of the process, and applicants are warned to be wary of fraudstars.
Detailed guidelines, requirements and the application link will be made available on the official recruitment portal: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng (to be activated on 15th December 2025) and on the official websites and social media handles of the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force.
The Police Service Commission urges all qualified and patriotic Nigerians to seize this opportunity to serve the nation.

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

Must be a Nigerian citizen by birth.

Physically and mentally fit.

Free from financial embarrassment.

Of good character with no criminal record.

Age limits:

18–25 years for General Duty.

Up to 28 years for Specialists.

Female applicants must not be pregnant during training.

Meet physical requirements:

General Duty males: min height 1.67m, chest 86cm

General Duty females: min height 1.64m

Step 2: Confirm Your Qualifications

General Duty: Minimum of five credits, including English and Mathematics.

Specialists: Minimum of four credits, relevant trade experience (3+ years), and trade test certificates.

Step 3: Prepare Your Documents

You will need soft copies of:

First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)