The Police Service Commission has fixed April 28 to 30, 2026, for the written examination of applicants seeking enlistment into the Nigeria Police Force as constables.

Exam to hold nationwide

The commission disclosed this in a statement on Thursday through its Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Njoku Kalu.

According to the statement, the examination will be conducted in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force across selected centres in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Only candidates who successfully completed the physical and credentials screening will be eligible to sit for the test.

Portal opens for exam slips

Qualified applicants have been directed to log on to the official recruitment portal from Friday, April 24, 2026, to print their examination invitation cards.

The slip will contain details of the candidate’s exam date, time, and venue.

“The Police Service Commission (PSC), in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has scheduled a written test for applicants seeking enlistment as Police Constables from April 28 to 30, 2026,” the statement read.

Items and dress code announced

The commission also outlined requirements for the examination, stating that candidates must come along with specific items.

These include a pen, National Identification Number slip with a clear photograph, and a printed copy of the examination invitation card.

Applicants are also expected to appear in white shorts, white T-shirt, and white canvas.

Warning against racketeering

The PSC reiterated that the recruitment exercise is free and warned applicants against falling victim to fraud.

It stressed that any form of job racketeering or financial inducement would be treated as a criminal offence.

Candidates were advised to rely only on official communication channels for updates regarding the exercise.