Police Announce Dates, Requirements for 2026 Constable Recruitment Screening

Police Announce Dates, Requirements for 2026 Constable Recruitment Screening

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that the physical and credential screening exercise for applicants seeking recruitment as police constables will commence on March 9, 2026, as part of the ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise.

In a statement issued by the Sokoto State Police Command, the screening exercise will run from March 9 to April 18, 2026, at the Command Headquarters on Gwandu Road, Sokoto, beginning 7:00 a.m. daily.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ahmad Rufa’i, advised applicants who completed the online registration to log in to the official recruitment portal to confirm their application status and print the required documents ahead of the screening.

According to the command, candidates must report strictly on the date indicated on their invitation slip and come with all the required documents neatly arranged in two white flat files.

The documents include the application submission slip, physical screening form, invitation slip, credential screening form, National Identity Number (NIN) printout, O’Level certificate, birth certificate or declaration of age, and certificate of local government or state of origin.

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Applicants are also expected to present both original copies and photocopies of their credentials, while specialist applicants must provide trade test certificates where applicable.

In addition, candidates must submit a completed guarantors’ form with passport photographs of their referees, as part of the verification process during the credential screening exercise.

The command further directed applicants to appear at the venue wearing white canvas shoes, white T-shirts, white shorts, and white stockings, warning that those who fail to comply with the dress code or do not present the required documents may not be allowed to participate in the screening.

The exercise is part of the nationwide recruitment drive for 50,000 police constables, being conducted in collaboration with the Police Service Commission, aimed at boosting manpower and strengthening security operations across Nigeria.

The Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State, Ahmed Musa, reiterated that the Nigeria Police recruitment process is completely free, urging applicants to avoid fraudsters or anyone requesting money in connection with the exercise.

He also called on candidates to cooperate with officials and ensure proper preparation to enable a smooth, transparent, and orderly screening process.

Police Announce Dates, Requirements for 2026 Constable Recruitment Screening