The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have officially announced the commencement of the physical and credential screening exercise for the recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables across the federation.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the authorities confirmed that the exercise is scheduled to hold between Monday, March 9, 2026, and April 18, 2026.

Applicants who successfully completed the online registration are advised to visit the recruitment portal at npfapplication.psc.gov.ng to check their status and print their invitation slips.

Candidates must present the following printed documents at their designated screening venues:

• Guarantors form
• Application Submission Slip
• Invitation Slip
• Credentials Screening Form
• Physical Screening Form

To avoid disqualification, the NPF has directed applicants to bring the original and duplicate copies of the following items, neatly packaged in two separate white flat files:

1. Invitation Slip (showing assigned TABLE).
2. Credential Screening Form.
3. Original NIN printout or Card issued by NIMC.
4. O’ Level (GCE/SSCE) Certificates.
5. Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age.
6. LGA/State of Origin Certificate.
7. Trade Test/Certificate (strictly for Specialists).
8. Duly completed and signed Guarantors form (with photocopies and passports of referees).

The NPF has warned that candidates must appear at the screening venues in the approved uniform. Failure to comply with the dress code may lead to being barred from the premises.

• White T-shirt
• White Shorts
• White Stockings
• White Canvas Shoes

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), emphasized that the recruitment process is absolutely free of charge.

He warned applicants to stay away from online impostors and scammers promising to influence the process for a fee.

“The process will be conducted in the best tradition of transparency and accountability. Anyone found wanting will be arrested and prosecuted,” Argungu stated.

The screening will take place at designated locations within each State and the FCT as indicated on individual invitation printouts.