Police Begin Recruitment For Constables, Specialists (How To Apply)

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially commenced recruitment for constables and artisans into specialised fields.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Service Commission (PSC) said the online application portal will be open for six weeks from October 15 to November 26, 2023.

The Commission (PSC) said enlistment for the specialised fields includes medical assistant, veterinary assistant, band section, communications and info-tech specialist.

Others are drivers, mechanics, marines, plumbers, masons, painters, tilers, electricians, welders and carpenters.

How To Apply

Applicants must be of Nigerian origin by birth, must possess the National Identification Number (NIN) and must possess a minimum of five credits in not more than two sittings in WAEC/NECO or its equivalent with credit passes in English and Mathematics.

Applicants must be aged between 18-25 years, Applicants must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit and must not be less than 1.67m tall for males and 1.64m tall for females.

Applicants must not have less than 86cm (34 inches) expanded chest measurements for males only. Female Applicants must not be pregnant at the time of entry.

SSCE statements of results or certificates relating to examinations taken before 2015 will not be accepted. Applicants must be free from any financial embarrassment and not convicted of any criminal offence.”

For applications into the specialised fields, applicants must possess a minimum of four credits in not more than two sittings in WASSCE/SSCE or its equivalent with credit passes in English and Mathematics.

Medical/Veterinary Assistants must possess a minimum of 5 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/SSCE or its equivalent with credit passes in English and Mathematics, while any Certificate in relevant fields will be an added advantage.

Applicants must be aged between 18-28 years.

Interested applicants should visit www.apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng to fill out the online application form.