Kehinde Ishola
The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has commenced the recruitment of 50,000 police constables, following approval from President Bola Tinubu.
The recruitment drive is part of the President’s directive to strengthen community policing, enhance internal security, and expand the manpower of the police. On November 26, 2025, President Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency, calling on the police and armed forces to recruit additional personnel to address rising insecurity across the country.
According to a statement by the PSC’s Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Kalu, the recruitment portal will open to eligible Nigerians from December 15, 2025, to January 25, 2026.
Applicants for the General Duty cadre must have a GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE, NECO, or equivalent qualifications with at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings. Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old and meet the minimum height requirements of 1.67m for men and 1.64m for women.
For the Specialists cadre, applicants must possess at least four credits, including English and Mathematics, with a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience and trade test certifications. Age limits for this cadre are between 18 and 28 years.
All applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth, and applications are to be submitted online via the PSC recruitment portal.