The Police Service Commission (PSC), in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has fixed April 28 to 30, 2026, for the written examination of candidates applying for recruitment as Police Constables.
The examination, which covers both General Duty and Specialist cadres, will take place at designated centres across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid.
According to the statement, only candidates who successfully passed the physical and credentials screening will be allowed to sit for the examination.
“Only candidates who successfully passed the physical and credentials screening are eligible to participate in the examination. Qualified applicants are required to log on to npfapplication.psc.gov.ng (npfapplication.psc.gov.ng) from Friday, 24th April 2026, to print their Examination Invitation Card, which contains details of their specific date, time, and venue.
“Candidates are to present the following items at their respective examination centres:
1A pen
2National Identification Number (NIN) slip issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), bearing a clear photograph
3Printed Examination Invitation Card
“Dress Code: White shorts, white T-shirt, and white canvas shoes,” it said.
The commission also reiterated that the recruitment exercise is free and warned applicants to be wary of fraudsters.
“The Police Service Commission reiterated that the recruitment process is entirely free of charge and cautions applicants against any form of job racketeering, scam, or financial inducement.
” Any individual found culpable will be prosecuted in accordance with the law,” it warned.