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Police Service Commission opens portal as Tinubu approves 50,000-constable recruitment
The Police Service Commission, working jointly with the Nigeria Police Force, has announced the official commencement of the recruitment of 50,000 police constables, following the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The move forms part of the administration’s broader push to reinforce community policing, boost internal security capacity and address the manpower gaps weakening policing across the country.
President Tinubu had on November 26, 2025, declared a nationwide security emergency, directing both the Police and the Armed Forces to urgently expand their personnel strength amid escalating security threats.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the PSC’s Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Kalu, the Commission confirmed that the recruitment portal would open from December 15, 2025 to January 25, 2026 for eligible Nigerians seeking enlistment.
According to the Commission, applicants for the General Duty cadre must possess GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or an equivalent qualification with at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings.
Those applying for the Specialists cadre must have a minimum of four credits including English and Mathematics, also in no more than two sittings, in addition to relevant trade test certifications and at least three years of practical experience.
The PSC further stated that all applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth. Candidates for General Duty must fall between the ages of 18 and 25, while Specialist applicants must be between 18 and 28 years old.
Male applicants are expected to meet a minimum height of 1.67 metres and females 1.64 metres.
All applications, the Commission stressed, must be submitted online through the designated portal.
The recruitment drive, one of the largest in recent police history, is expected to significantly bolster the nation’s security response and strengthen policing presence in communities struggling with criminal activities.
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