Police commission sets new dates for recruitment screening
The Police Service Commission has announced new dates for the physical and credential screening of applicants for constable positions in the Nigeria Police Force. According to spokesman Torty Kalu, the screening will take place across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Applicants are required to bring specific documents and must follow the dress code outlined in their invitation. The commission emphasized that the recruitment process is free and warned candidates to avoid scammers.
What happened
- The screening exercise for police constable applicants will run from March 9, 2026 to April 18, 2026 at designated centres.
- The recruitment application portal, which opened on December 15, 2025, was initially set to close on January 25, 2026, but was extended to February 8, 2026 due to low turnout in some states.
- Applicants must bring their invitation slip, completed forms, original and duplicate credentials, and follow the specified dress code.
- DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.) reiterated that the process is free and warned against scammers and impostors.
- States like Adamawa, Benue, and Kaduna had high application numbers, while Lagos and others saw low turnout.
