The Police Service Commission (PSC) in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF): Has officially announced the commencement of recruitment for Fifty Thousand (50,000) Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force a cross all the state in Nigeria. Candidate who are interested to apply for the 2026 NPF recruitment should visit the official portal https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng/.
The massive recruitment drive follows a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, aimed at strengthening community policing, enhancing internal security, and expanding the manpower base of the Nigeria Police Force.
The new application intake is currently closed, but the status check portal is active. New applications for the 50,000 police constables ended earlier in 2026, but the Police Service Commission Application Portal reopened recently for successful candidates to check their screening and examination results.
- New Applications: Closed (The application window ran from December 15, 2025, to February 8, 2026).
- Status Checking: Open on the Police Service commission Application Portal for applicants who sat for previous exams and screening stages.
- Next Steps for Applicants: Checked status updates, email, and SMS notifications regarding ongoing recruitment phases
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NPF Recruitment categories
The NPF recruitment covers two main categories: General Duty and Specialist roles.
Nigeria Police Force General Eligibility for All Applicants:
Interested candidates must:
- Be Nigerian citizens by birth
- Be aged between 18 and 25 years for General Duty; 18 to 28 years for Specialists
- Be medically, physically and psychologically fit
- Not be less than 1.67m (male) and 1.64m (female) in height (for General Duty only)
- Meet other requirements as shall be specified on the recruitment portal.
Educational Qualifications Required for General Duty Cadre:
Applicants must be holders of the listed documents below:
- GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or their equivalents
- Minimum of five (5) credits including:
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- English Language (compulsory)
- Mathematics (compulsory)
- Three other relevant subjects
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Educational Qualifications Required for Specialists Cadre:
Applicants must possess all the necessary documents:
- GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or their equivalents
- Minimum of four (4) credits including:
- English Language (compulsory)
- Mathematics (compulsory)
- Two other relevant subjects
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in relevant fields/areas
- Trade Tests in relevant specializations
How to apply for Nigeria Police Force (NPF) 2026
- Visit the official portal: https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng/
- Create an account with a valid NIN, email address and phone number
- Fill in all required personal information accurately
- Upload required documents (certificates, photographs, etc.)
- Select your preferred category (General Duty or Specialist)
- Review your application carefully
- Submit your application
- Print your acknowledgment slip for future reference
Important Information About This Recruitment
The Police Service Commission wishes to emphasize that:
- The recruitment exercise will be conducted in the most transparent, merit-based and credible manner
- Application is FREE
- There will be NO PAYMENT required at any stage of the process
- Applicants are warned to be aware of fraudsters
Warning: Do not pay money to anyone claiming to assist with your application or promising employment. Report suspected fraud to the PSC or police authorities.
Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Recruitment closing Date 2026
The NPF application form will be close on January 25, 2026, candidates are to apply before the closing date.
How much is the police salary in Nigeria in 2026?
The table below represents the estimated monthly take-home salary structure for the Nigeria Police Force:
| Rank Category | Specific Rank | Estimated Monthly Salary Range (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-Level & Recruits | Police Recruit (In-Training) | 45,000 – 50,000 |
| Police Constable | 70,000 – 90,000 | |
| Middle-Level Officers | Corporal | 70,000 – 100,000 |
| Sergeant | 80,000 – 120,000 | |
| Sergeant Major | 90,000 – 130,000 | |
| Inspector of Police | 100,000 – 180,000 | |
| Senior Officers | Assistant Superintendent (ASP) | 150,000 – 200,000 |
| Deputy Superintendent (DSP) | 160,000 – 210,000 | |
| Superintendent of Police (SP) | 170,000 – 230,000 | |
| Chief Superintendent (CSP) | 180,000 – 250,000 | |
| Top Management | Assistant Commissioner (ACP) | 200,000 – 300,000 |
| Commissioner of Police (CP) | 300,000 – 700,000 | |
| Assistant Inspector General (AIG) | 500,000 – 800,000 | |
| Deputy Inspector General (DIG) | 900,000 – 1,200,000 | |
| Inspector General of Police (IGP) | 1,300,000 – 1,700,000 |
Key Factors Influencing Police Pay
- Education & Entry Qualifications: An SSCE holder enters as a Constable, while National Diploma (ND) or NCE holders often access higher steps within the entry ranks right away
- Allowances: Beyond the core basic wage, overall packages are bolstered by duty and special operational allocations, uniform maintenance allowances, hazard pay, and rent allowances for personnel living outside official barrack.
- Service Years: Each rank consists of multiple steps; as officers spend more years in an active grade level, their pay progresses to the upper limits of that rank’s bracket.
How many months is NPF training?
- Police Constables (SSCE and Tradesmen/women): 6 months of intensive physical and academic training.
- Police Inspectors: 6 to 9 months.
- Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP): Up to 9 to 12 months for graduates before commissioning.
- Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) Cadets: Up to 5 years for a full degree and commissioning.
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