The written examination for applicants seeking enlistment in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) as police constables will be held between April 28 and 30, 2026.
The examination will cover both general duty and specialist cadres and will be conducted at designated centres across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Only candidates who successfully pass the physical and credentials screening will be eligible to participate in the exercise.
Qualified applicants have been directed to log on to the recruitment portal from April 24, 2026, to print their Examination Invitation Card, which contains details of their specific date, time, and venue.
POLICE RECRUITMENT: WRITTEN EXAMINATION HOLDS 28–30 APRIL AS PSC WARNS AGAINST SCAMS
The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has scheduled 28th to 30th April 2026 for the conduct of the written examination for applicants seeking… pic.twitter.com/zaKAH5xRar
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) April 25, 2026

Candidates are required to present a pen, their National Identification Number (NIN) slip issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) bearing a clear photograph, and a printed copy of their examination invitation card at their respective centres.
The prescribed dress code for the examination is white shorts, a white T-shirt, and white canvas shoes.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) reiterated that the recruitment process is entirely free of charge and warned applicants against falling victim to job racketeering or scams. It added that anyone found engaging in fraudulent activities would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
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