The Police Service Commission, in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, has officially begun the recruitment exercise for 50,000 constables, following the approval of President Bola Tinubu.
According to the PSC, this large-scale recruitment aligns with the President’s directive to reinforce community policing, enhance national security, and expand the operational workforce of the police.
President Tinubu had, on November 26, 2025, declared a nationwide security emergency, instructing both the military and the police to increase their personnel strength in response to escalating insecurity across the country.
In a statement released on Thursday by the PSC’s Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Kalu, the Commission announced that the application portal will be open to qualified Nigerians from December 15, 2025, until January 25, 2026.
The statement read in part:
“The Police Service Commission, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, is pleased to announce the commencement of recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive. This recruitment aims to boost community policing, improve internal security, and increase the manpower capacity of the Force.”
For the General Duty category, applicants must have GCE O’Level, SSCE/NECO, or equivalent results with at least five credits, including English and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
Applicants for the Specialist category must have at least four credits, including English and Mathematics (also in no more than two sittings), as well as a minimum of three years of relevant experience and appropriate trade test certifications.
All applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth.
General Duty candidates must be 18–25 years old,
Specialist applicants must be 18–28 years old.
In addition, General Duty applicants must meet minimum height requirements: 1.67m for men and 1.64m for women.
All applications are to be completed and submitted online through the recruitment portal.
