Recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables: Over 400,000 apply; Deadline extended by 2 weeks
The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have announced a two-week extension of the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 Constables. The application portal, which opened on December 15, 2025 has now been extended to close on February 8, 2026.
This decision, according to a statement by Torty Njoku Kalu, Head, Protocol and Public Affairs, PSC, Abuja, “follows the receipt of over 400,000 applications and a review showing significant disparities in state participation. While some states like Adamawa, Benue, and Kaduna have high application numbers, states such as Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, and Anambra have notably lower submissions.”
The extension, the statement said, “aims to ensure equitable representation nationwide. All eligible Nigerians, particularly from above-mentioned states with fewer applications, are strongly encouraged to apply via the official portal: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.
“State Governments, Local Government Councils, sociocultural organizations, religious bodies, community leaders, and other stakeholders are strongly encouraged to mobilize and sensitize eligible citizens within their jurisdictions to apply before the new deadline.”
The PSC and NPF reaffirmed their commitment “to a fair and transparent recruitment process.”
