The Police Service Commission (PSC), in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has officially commenced the recruitment of 50,000 police constables, following approval from President Bola Tinubu.
The recruitment drive aligns with the President’s directive to strengthen community policing, enhance internal security, and expand the manpower of the Nigeria Police Force.
On November 26, 2025, President Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency, mandating the recruitment of additional personnel to address rising insecurity across the country.
In a statement on Thursday, the PSC’s Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Kalu, announced that the recruitment portal will open to eligible Nigerians from December 15, 2025, to January 25, 2026.
“The PSC, in collaboration with the NPF, is pleased to announce the commencement of recruitment for 50,000 Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force, as directed by President Bola Tinubu,” the statement said. “This initiative aims to strengthen community policing, enhance internal security, and expand the force’s manpower base.”
Eligibility Requirements:
General Duty Cadre: Applicants must possess GCE O-Level, SSCE, NECO, or equivalent with at least five credits, including English and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings. Candidates must be Nigerian citizens by birth, aged 18 to 25 years, and meet minimum height requirements: 1.67m for men, 1.64m for women.
Specialists Cadre: Applicants must have at least four credits, including English and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings, alongside a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience and trade test certifications. Eligible candidates must be 18 to 28 years old and Nigerian by birth.
“All applications will be submitted online via the official recruitment portal,” Kalu added, emphasizing that the drive is part of a broader effort to ensure a safer and more secure Nigeria.
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