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NPF Recruitment 2025/2026: Police Constable Application — Form, Portal & Requirements
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| Organization | Nigeria Police Force / Police Service Commission |
| Position | Police Constable |
| Available Slots | 10,000 (2025 exercise) |
| Qualification | SSCE with 5 credits incl. English & Maths |
| Application Fee | Free |
NPF Recruitment — what we know
The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force run periodic constable intakes through the official portal policerecruitment.gov.ng. The 2025 exercise for ten thousand constables saw hundreds of thousands of applicants nationwide — one of the largest single federal recruitments of the year.
Requirements (Constable cadre)
| Nationality | Nigerian citizen by birth |
| Age | 18 – 25 years |
| Qualification | Minimum of five (5) O'level credits including English Language and Mathematics (max 2 sittings) |
| Height | Minimum 1.67m (male), 1.64m (female) |
| Application Fee | FREE — never pay anyone |
| Last Date | See official portal |
How to apply (when the portal opens)
- Visit policerecruitment.gov.ng — the ONLY official portal.
- Create an account with a valid email and phone number.
- Fill the bio-data form and upload passport photo and credentials.
- Print your confirmation slip — you'll need it at screening.
After application
Shortlisted candidates are invited for physical/credential screening, then a CBT/aptitude stage, then medicals, then training. Every stage is announced on the portal — we track each one in our NPF hub and Shortlist section.
Warning: dozens of fake NPF portals and WhatsApp "agents" circulate during every intake. The exercise is FREE — report anyone demanding payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NPF recruitment form free?
Yes — the Nigeria Police Force application is completely free. Anyone asking for money for the form or shortlisting is a fraudster.
What age is required for police constable?
18 to 25 years as at the cut-off stated in the advert.
How will I know if I am shortlisted?
The shortlist is published on policerecruitment.gov.ng; shortlisted applicants typically also get SMS/email. We publish the check link in our Shortlist section the day it drops.