The Police Service Commission has fixed April 28 to 30, 2026, for the written examination for applicants seeking enlistment as police constables.
The commission disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Njoku Kalu.
According to the statement, the examination will be conducted in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force at designated centres across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
It noted that only candidates who successfully passed the physical and credentials screening would be eligible to sit the examination.
The commission advised qualified applicants to log on to the recruitment portal from Friday, April 24, 2026, to print their examination invitation cards, which contain details of the date, time and venue of the test.
“The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has fixed 28-30 April 2026 for the written examination for applicants seeking enlistment as Police Constables (for both General Duty and Specialist applicants). The exercise will take place at designated centres across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
“Only candidates who successfully passed the physical and credentials screening are eligible. Qualified applicants are to log on to http://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng from Friday 24 April 2026 to print their Examination Invitation Card, which indicates the specific date, time and venue of their test,” the statement read.
It added that candidates are required to come to the examination centres with a pen, their National Identification Number slip from the National Identity Management Commission bearing a clear photograph, and a printed copy of their examination invitation card.
The statement also specified the dress code for the exercise as white shorts, white T-shirt and white canvas.
“Required items on exam day: 1. A pen 2. National Identification Number (NIN) Slip from NIMC (with clear photograph) 3. Printed Examination Invitation Card 4. Dress Code: White shorts, white T-shirt and white canvas,” the statement read.
Reiterating its stance on transparency, the PSC said, “The Police Service Commission reiterates that the recruitment process is entirely free and warns that any form of job racketeering, scams, or financial inducement will be met with the full force of the law.”
The commission urged applicants to rely only on official communication channels for updates on the exercise.
