Nigerian Police Force (2025/2026) Recruitment Portal
Have you been waiting for an opportunity to join the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), are you so eager to knowing the procedures for a successfully registration, then you are certainly in the right place. This article will take you through all the necessary requirements to successfully register for the Nigerian Police Force recruitment 2025/2026.
Duties of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF)
Below are some useful tips on the roles of the Nigerian Police Force in the society:
- Crime Investigation: The NPF seeks to find and arrest law breakers in the country.
- Protection of lives and properties: The NPF provides safety and safety measures to help curb social vices such are arm robbery, rape, murder etc.
- Maintaining Law in the society: As mandated by the Police Act, the NPF ensure maintenance of law and order to aid peace and safety of the nation.
- General support: The Nigerian Police Force provides support such as peacekeeping to diverse nations.
States eligible for Nigerian Police Force Recruitment 2025/2026
Applicants from any of the listed States are eligible for the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) Recruitment 2025/2026:
| Abia | Adamawa | Akwa Ibom |
| Anambra | Bauchi | Bayelsa |
| Benue | Borno | Cross River |
| Delta | Ebonyi | Edo |
| Ekiti | Enugu | Gombe |
| Imo | Jigawa | Kaduna |
| Kano | Katsina | Kebbi |
| Kogi | Kwara | Lagos |
| Nasarawa | Niger | Ogun |
| Ondo | Osun | Oyo |
| Plateau | Rivers | Sokoto |
| Taraba | Yobe | Zamfara and FCT |
Vacancies Available in the Nigerian Police Force Recruitment
Below are the available vacancies at the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) Recruitment 2025/2026:
- Police Constables
- Forensic Assistants
- General Operatives
- Dog handlers
The Nigerian Police Force Recruitment Requirements for 2025/2026
To successfully register for the NPF 2025/2026 recruitment, applicants must meet the listed requirements below:
- Applicants must be a Nigerian citizen with a valid Identification card, drivers’ license, voter’s card or international passport.
- Applicants must be between age 18-25 years old
- Male applicants must possess a minimum height of 1.67meters, while the female must possess a minimum of 1.64 meters
- Male applicants must posses a chest measurement of 0.87meters
- Applicants must possess a valid O’Level result (WASSCE, NECO, NABTEB or GCE) with at least 5 credit including Mathematics and English Language.
- Applicants must not be an ex-convict or possess any criminal record
- Applicants must be physically fit while applicants who are PWDs are not eligible to apply.
Applicants who meet the aforementioned requirements for the Nigerian Police Force 2025/2026 recruitment are cleared to proceed with the registration on the official NPF recruitment portal as meeting all the requirements gives an edge during selection in the NPF 2025/2026 recruitment process.
How to Apply for the Nigerian Police Force 2025/2026 Recruitment
Applicants who wants to apply for the NPF 2025/2026 recruitment are to follow the listed steps below as the application process is a simple process and it is carried out online.
Below are the steps to apply for the Nigerian Police Force 2025/2026 recruitment:
- Visit the Nigerian Police Force official recruitment portal https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng/
- Click on “Enrollment” and “Start Application”
- Signup using your NIN, Phone Number, Email address
- Choose desired category of application and click “Verify”
- Fill and complete the online application
- Upload all supportive documents required
- Submit your application
- After application, applicants should proceed to printing of submission slip.
Is the Nigeria Police Force 2025/2026 Recruitment Ongoing?
Yes! The Nigerian Police Force Recruitment for 2025/2026 is ongoing. However, interested applicants are to visit the official recruitment portal of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) at https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng/ to get more information and updates on the recruitment exercise and also to study the recruitment instructions carefully.
Deadline for the Nigerian Police Force Recruitment 2025
The deadline for the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) Recruitment 2025 is on the 25th of January, 2026 as the portal for recruitment opened on December 15th, 2025. Failure to apply before the assigned deadline will result to disqualification. Kindly note, all shortlisted candidates will be contacted via their email addresses respectively.
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