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Police Recruitment Enters Crucial Phase as Written Exams Hold Nationwide, PSC Raises Alarm Over Scams

As Nigeria intensifies efforts to strengthen internal security, the ongoing police recruitment exercise has reached a decisive stage, with the Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), fixing April 28 to 30, 2026, for the written examination of prospective constables.

The nationwide exercise, scheduled across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, represents a critical phase in the multi-stage recruitment process for both General Duty and Specialist applicants. For thousands of young Nigerians, it is a significant opportunity to join the country’s security architecture at a time of heightened demand for effective policing.

In Anambra State, the examination will be conducted at the Federal Government Technical College, Awka, where only candidates who successfully passed the earlier physical and credentials screening have been cleared to participate.

Eligible applicants have been directed to log on to the official recruitment portal — www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng — to print their Examination Invitation Card, which contains their specific date, time and venue for the test. Authorities say strict adherence to this requirement is essential for seamless coordination of the exercise.

Candidates are also expected to come to the examination venue with the following items:

A writing pen

National Identification Number (NIN) slip issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), bearing a clear photograph

Printed Examination Invitation Card

Prescribed dress code: white shorts, white T-shirt and white canvas

Officials emphasised that compliance with these guidelines will not only ensure orderliness but also reflect the discipline expected of future police personnel.

Meanwhile, the PSC has raised fresh concerns over the activities of fraudsters seeking to exploit unsuspecting applicants. The Commission reiterated that the recruitment process is entirely free and warned that any attempt at job racketeering or financial inducement would attract severe legal sanctions.

“The process is transparent and merit-based. Applicants should disregard anyone requesting payment or offering undue assistance,” the Commission stated.

In the same vein, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, urged candidates in the state to strictly comply with all directives, arrive early at the venue and conduct themselves in an orderly manner throughout the exercise.

Analysts note that the recruitment drive forms part of broader institutional reforms aimed at enhancing professionalism, restoring public confidence and improving the operational capacity of the police.

As the examination dates approach, expectations remain high that the process will not only identify capable recruits but also reinforce transparency and accountability in public sector recruitment.

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