NPS Recruitment 2025/2026 | Nigeria Prison Service Application Process, Requirements & How to Apply

NPS Recruitment: The Nigeria Prison Service (NPS), now known as the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), has officially announced its 2025/2026 recruitment exercise. This is a golden opportunity for qualified Nigerians to serve their nation by joining one of the country’s most vital paramilitary agencies.

The recruitment exercise is open to both fresh graduates and diploma holders, with attractive salary packages and opportunities for career growth. If you have been looking for a stable government job with long-term benefits, then this is the chance you have been waiting for.

Nigeria Prison Service (NPS) Recruitment 2025/2026 – Overview

Below is the summary of the job details for interested applicants:

Requirements for NPS Recruitment 2025/2026

Before applying, candidates are advised to check the requirements carefully:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen by birth.

• Must possess a valid National Identity Number (NIN).

• Age limit: 18 – 30 years.

• Minimum height: 1.65m (male) and 1.60m (female).

• Educational qualifications: Diploma, NCE, or Bachelor’s Degree.

• Good character and free from any criminal conviction.

• Physically and mentally fit for paramilitary training.

How to Apply for Nigeria Prison Service Recruitment 2025/2026

1. Visit the official NCoS recruitment portal via www.corrections.gov.ng.

2. Navigate to the Careers or Recruitment section.

3. Fill in your details accurately on the application form.

4. Upload all required documents (birth certificate, educational certificates, NIN slip, etc.).

5. Submit your application and print the acknowledgement slip.

Note: Application is free of charge. Do not pay anyone claiming to have influence on the recruitment process.

Eligible States for to Apply NPS Job 2025/2026

Applications are open to qualified candidates from all 36 states of Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT):

• Abia

• Adamawa

• Akwa Ibom

• Anambra

• Bauchi

• Bayelsa

• Benue

• Borno

• Cross River

• Delta

• Ebonyi

• Edo

• Ekiti

• Enugu

• Gombe

• Imo

• Jigawa

• Kaduna

• Kano

• Katsina

• Kebbi

• Kogi

• Kwara

• Lagos

• Nasarawa

• Niger

• Ogun

• Ondo

• Osun

• Oyo

• Plateau

• Rivers

• Sokoto

• Taraba

• Yobe

• Zamfara

• Federal Capital Territory (FCT – Abuja)

Why You Should Apply for NPS Job

Working with the Nigeria Prison Service provides:

• Stable government employment.

• Competitive salary and welfare packages.

• Career development opportunities.

• The chance to serve and protect your nation.

Conclusion on NPS Career 2025/2026

The Nigeria Prison Service (NPS) Recruitment 2025/2026 is a life-changing opportunity for Nigerians seeking a stable government career. Interested applicants are encouraged to prepare their documents and apply early before the portal closes.

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