Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has officially announced that the written examination for applicants seeking enlistment as Police Constables (both General Duty and Specialist) will take place from 28 to 30 April 2026. The exercise will be conducted at designated centres across all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Only candidates who successfully passed the earlier physical and credentials screening are eligible to sit for the computer‑based test. Qualified applicants are required to log on to npfapplication.psc.gov.ng from Friday, 24 April 2026, to print their Examination Invitation Card, which will indicate the specific date, time and venue of their examination.
In a press release issued on Thursday, the Police Service Commission outlined the essential items that every candidate must bring on the day of the test. These include a pen, the National Identification Number (NIN) slip procured from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) which must bear a clear photograph of the applicant, and the printed Examination Invitation Card. The commission also prescribed a strict dress code: white shorts, a white T‑shirt and white canvas shoes. The PSC noted that candidates who fail to present these items or dress in any other attire may be turned away from the examination halls.
The commission used the same platform to deliver a stern warning against any form of job racketeering, scams, or financial inducement. It reiterated that the entire recruitment process is entirely free of charge and that no applicant should pay any money to any person or group for any favour related to the exercise. “Any form of job racketeering, scams, or financial inducement will be met with the full force of the law,” the statement read. The PSC urged prospective candidates to disregard any message or phone call asking for payment in exchange for a job slot, a higher score, or a guaranteed pass. The commission advised the public to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or to the PSC headquarters.
The recruitment exercise is part of a larger federal government effort to replenish the rank‑and‑file of the Nigeria Police Force, which has suffered significant manpower shortages in recent years. According to data presented to the National Assembly in 2025, the police force has a substantial gap between its approved strength and actual personnel, a gap that the government has been trying to close through successive recruitment drives. The current exercise, which began with online applications months ago, has attracted hundreds of thousands of applicants from across the country, many of whom are university graduates and polytechnic diploma holders seeking a career in law enforcement.
Torty Njoku Kalu, Head of Protocol and Public Affairs and spokesman for the Police Service Commission, signed the press release. He also noted that the commission, in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force, has put in place strict anti‑fraud measures, including biometric verification of candidates at the examination centres and the use of electronic surveillance to prevent impersonation. The commission has also deployed monitoring teams to all states to ensure that the examination is conducted fairly and transparently.
With the examination now only days away, candidates are advised to check the official portal regularly for any updates, including changes to examination venues or schedules. The PSC assured that the process would be merit‑driven and urged candidates to prepare adequately for the test. The commission also reminded applicants that the recruitment is a multi‑stage process; those who pass the written examination will be invited for an aptitude test and, subsequently, a medical and physical fitness assessment before final selection.
Members of the public have been advised to be vigilant. In recent weeks, reports have circulated on social media about scammers posing as recruitment officials, sending fake invitation letters and demanding fees. The PSC has repeatedly stated that all correspondence regarding the recruitment will be through the official portal and that candidates will never be asked to make any payment. The commission encouraged candidates who receive suspicious messages to verify with the PSC through its published contact lines before taking any action.
As the nation waits to see the next batch of constables who will join the force, the commission has promised a transparent and fair examination process. The three‑day written test will be the first major hurdle for tens of thousands of hopeful young Nigerians who dream of wearing the police uniform and serving their communities.
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