Police Extend Constable Recruitment Deadline as Applications Hit 400,000

Police Extend Constable Recruitment Deadline as Applications Hit 400,000

The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has extended the deadline for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 police constables by two weeks following an overwhelming public response.

The application portal, which opened on December 15, 2025, will now close on February 8, 2026, the Commission announced in a statement issued on Monday.

According to the PSC, more than 400,000 applications have already been received nationwide. However, a review of submissions revealed noticeable disparities in participation across states.

While states such as Adamawa, Benue, and Kaduna recorded high numbers of applicants, others including Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, and Anambra reported comparatively low application figures.

The Commission said the extension is aimed at promoting equitable representation across the country and providing additional opportunity for eligible Nigerians, particularly those from underrepresented states, to participate in the exercise.

Prospective applicants are advised to submit their applications through the official recruitment portal at www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng before the new deadline.

The PSC also called on state governments, local government councils, sociocultural organisations, religious institutions, traditional rulers, and community leaders to intensify awareness and mobilise qualified youths within their areas to apply.

Reaffirming its position, the Commission assured the public that the recruitment process will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner.

The statement was signed by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Police Service Commission, Abuja, Torty Njoku Kalu, and dated January 26, 2026.