Nigerian Police News Today: The Police Service Commission (PSC) has intensified preparations for its flagship recruitment campaign to enlist Cadets and approximately 30,000 Constables, part of an annual recruiting initiative approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
PSC leadership recently met with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in Abuja to forge a key partnership aimed at ensuring that the recruitment process is transparent, data-driven, and shielded by high standards of personal data protection.
Screening & Training Timeline
The recruitment drive is set to follow established stages from 2022 onward, culminating in the onboarding of 10,000 Constables already in training. Medical tests for this year’s exercise were carried out between February 26 and March 12, 2025, across zonal police hospitals, marking the final verification phase for qualifiers from late‑2024’s CBTs .
Training for successful candidates commenced in April, with documentation and orientation scheduled from April 12 to April 19, 2025 . Prospective recruits are advised to attend in proper gear—white T‑shirts, shorts, and required documents—and report promptly to their designated training centers.
Seeking Scale: 30,000 Recruits per Year
This year’s push follows a presidential directive to ramp up recruitment from 10,000 to 30,000 officers annually over the next six years. This escalation aims to improve Nigeria’s police‑to‑population ratio, which currently trails the UN‑recommended figures. On Reddit, one user reaffirmed this shift:
However, community commentary cautions that success hinges on robust training, sustainable funding, and measures against corruption to ensure newly recruited officers are both effective and professional .
Official Notes for Aspirants 2025/2026
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Application window open: Applicants can visit the official recruitment portal (apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng) to register, check status, or print invitation slips.
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Free of charge: The PSC reiterates that the registration and selection process carries no fees-any claim otherwise is fraudulent.
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Eligibility basics: Applicants must be Nigerian, aged 18–25 (Constables) or older for higher cadet ranks, hold a National Identity Number (NIN), have at least five credits in relevant subjects, and meet minimum height/physical standards
The Following Steps
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Shortlist publication: PSC will release the list of eligible trainees via PDF on the official portal.
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Invitation slips: The shortlisted candidates will receive their training call-up slips, confirming orientation date and host training institution.
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Plans to scale up intensify: As the target shifts to 30,000 hires per annum, PSC commitment to supporting data infrastructure, credibility, and process integrity will be instrumental.
Eligible State to Apply for the Nigerian Police Recruitment 2025/2026
| Abia State | Cross River State |
| Adamawa State | Delta State |
| Akwa Ibom State | Ebonyi State |
| Anambra State | Edo State |
| Bauchi State | Ekiti State |
| Bayelsa State | Enugu State |
| Benue State | Gombe State |
| Borno State | Imo State |
| Jigawa State | Nasarawa State |
| Kaduna State | Niger State |
| Kano State | Ogun State |
| Katsina State | Ondo State |
| Kebbi State | Osun State |
| Kogi State | Oyo State |
| Kwara State | Plateau State |
| Lagos State | Rivers State |
| Sokoto State | Yobe State |
| Taraba State | Zamfara State |
How to Apply for Police Service Commission Recruitment 2025/2026
Start your career journey with the Nigerian Police by filling the form at apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng or psc.gov.ng portal, navigate to the career click and fill the form. make sure all all document using to fill the form are handy, do not be a victim of forgery, for it doesn’t end people well.
For the latest alerts and official documentation, bookmark apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng and psc.gov.ng, and follow RecruitmentWindows.com.ng to stay updated on every phase of this international‑style recruitment campaign.
Kindly use the comment box below if you have any question concerning the PSC or police recruitment in Nigeria.
