Police Begin Recruitment Of 50,000 Constables After Presidential Approval

The Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force have kicked off the recruitment of 50,000 new constables, following the green light from President Bola Tinubu.

In a statement released on Thursday, Torty Njoku Kalu, who oversees Protocol and Public Affairs for the Commission, announced that the recruitment portal will open on Monday, December 15, 2025, and close on Sunday, January 25, 2026. During that window, eligible applicants are expected to submit their forms online. leaked nude Sapphire

The Commission promised a process free of backdoor dealings or hidden fees, stressing that the entire exercise will be transparent, merit-driven, and completely free of charge.

According to the guidelines, applicants for General Duty must hold GCE O’Level, SSCE/NECO, or equivalent certificates with at least five credits including English and Mathematics obtained in no more than two sittings.

Those applying for the Specialist Cadre must also possess the same level of qualification but need a minimum of four credits, alongside three years of relevant experience and Trade Tests in their fields.

All candidates must be Nigerian by birth, medically and physically fit, and fall within the approved age brackets: 18–25 years for General Duty and 18–28 years for Specialist roles. Height requirements for General Duty applicants were also listed: not less than 1.67m for men and 1.64m for women.

The recruitment drive marks one of the largest police intake efforts in recent years, aimed at strengthening national security and boosting manpower across the Force.