The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has officially commenced the recruitment of 50,000 police constables, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive to bolster security across the country.
The recruitment is aimed at strengthening community policing, improving internal security, and expanding the manpower of the Nigeria Police Force, following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Tinubu on November 26, 2025.
According to the PSC’s Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Kalu, the recruitment portal will be open to eligible Nigerians from December 15, 2025, to January 25, 2026.
> “The PSC, together with the NPF, is pleased to commence the recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables as directed by President Bola Tinubu. This effort is part of the administration’s commitment to enhancing security and reinforcing community policing nationwide,” the statement said.
Eligibility Criteria:
General Duty Cadre: Applicants must have at least five credits in GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO, or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings. Age must be 18–25 years, with minimum height 1.67m for men and 1.64m for women.
Specialists Cadre: Applicants must have at least four credits, including English and Mathematics, plus three years’ relevant experience and trade test certification. Age range is 18–28 years.
All candidates must be Nigerian citizens by birth, and applications must be submitted online via the PSC recruitment portal.
The PSC emphasised that the exercise is a key step in strengthening the police’s capacity to respond to security challenges and ensure the safety of Nigerians nationwide.
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