In a bid to strengthen community policing and enhancing internal security across the country, the Police Service Commission has launched a nationwide recruitment drive for 50,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force.
In a statement on Monday, the Sokoto State Police Command announced that the online application portal opened on Monday, December 15, 2025, in line with a Presidential directive to expand the Force’s manpower.
It emphasised that the recruitment exercise is entirely free of charge and warned applicants against using unauthorised individuals or websites.
The commission stated that prospective candidates must be Nigerian citizens by birth, possess a valid National Identification Number, and be medically, physically, and psychologically fit.
It added that applicants must also be free from criminal convictions or financial embarrassment and meet all other requirements outlined on the official recruitment portal.
The Commission further revealed that recruitment covers two cadres: General Duty and Specialists, saying that for the General Duty cadre, applicants must be aged 18 to 25, possess a minimum of five credits in WAEC, SSCE, or NECO (in not more than two sittings), including English Language and Mathematics, and meet the minimum height of 1.67 metres for males and 1.64 metres for females.
Furthermore, specialists must be aged 18 to 28, hold at least four relevant credits, and possess recognised qualifications or trade test certificates with a minimum of three years’ practical experience in fields such as medical services, ICT, engineering, driving, and motor mechanics.
The commission said the application portal will remain open for six weeks, closing at 11:59 pm on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
It stated that applications must be submitted exclusively via the official portal at npfapplication.psc.gov.ng, stressing that multiple applications or attempts to influence the process will result in immediate disqualification.
