Just In: PSC Releases Names of 50,000 Successful Police Constable Applicants (Check your name from Thursday)
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of 50,000 successful applicants recruited into the Nigeria Police Force as Police Constables following the completion of its nationwide recruitment exercise.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission announced that candidates who participated in the recently concluded written examination can check their recruitment status on the official recruitment portal from 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Successful applicants will also receive notifications through the email addresses and phone numbers they provided during the application process.
The PSC said shortlisted candidates would be required to report to designated Police Training Institutions on dates to be announced for medical screening and documentation.
It warned that candidates who fail to report within the stipulated period would be deemed to have declined the offer, while those who fail the mandatory medical examination would be disqualified.
According to the Commission, applicants are expected to report with their training call-up slip, National Identification Number (NIN) slip, Bank Verification Number (BVN) slip, original and photocopies of their credentials, as well as other documents and items specified on the recruitment portal.
The Commission noted that the recruitment exercise was conducted in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Character Commission, the Ministry of Police Affairs, state career and counselling departments, and the Police Community Relations Committee.
PSC Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hashimu Salihu Argungu, expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for approving the recruitment of 50,000 police constables to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture.
He urged the successful candidates to regard their appointment as a call to serve the nation with integrity, professionalism and dedication to protecting lives and property.