Police Recruitment Portal

Here is the Police Recruitment Portal 2025/2026 and how to apply for Police Recruitment for the current year.

The Nigeria Police Force announces to qualified individuals seeking to join as Police Constables in both the General Duty and Specialist (Artisan) Cadres that the Nigeria Police Force’s recruitment portal is now open for online applications.

The Nigeria Police Recruitment Board has unveiled the Police Recruitment Portal for the 2024/2025 recruitment year, which is accessible at www.apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng. Prospective candidates can submit their credentials online by following the outlined application procedures to apply for the Police recruitment.

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About Police Recruitment Portal

• www.apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng is the portal where the Police conducts the recruitment of staff.
• The Police Recruitment Portal can be used to apply for recruitment or check shortlisted candidates among other services through out the recruitment process
• The Police Recruitment Portal receives and processes application of applicants as well as serving as a dashboard for subsequent access by applicants.

Police Recruitment Portal

• To access the Police Recruitment Portal to apply for recruitment or check shortlisted candidates visit:  www.apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng

Police Recruitment Portal Positions

• Medical Assistant (Junior Community Health Extension Workers (JCHEW)
• Veterinary Assistant (Relevant Certificate in Animal Health/Livestock)
• General Duty Police Constable
• Electricians
• Welders
• Carpenters
• Band Section
• Communications/Info-Tech Specialist
• Driver/Mechanic
• Marine
• Plumbers
• Masons
• Painters
• Tilers

Police Recruitment Portal Requirements – General Duty

• Prospective candidates must be Nigerian citizens by birth and possess a National Identification Number (NIN).
• Candidates are to have a minimum of 5 credits in WAEC/NECO or their equivalent, obtained in a maximum of 2 sittings, with these credits including passes in both English and Mathematics.
• General Duty applicants should be within the age range of 18 to 25 years.
• All candidates should meet the specified medical, physical, and psychological fitness standards.
• Male candidates must have a minimum height of 167cm, while female candidates should be at least 1.64m tall. Male applicants must also have a chest measurement of not less than 86cm (34 inches).
• Female applicants should not be pregnant at the time of application.
• Candidates are required to provide a valid email address and phone number for communication purposes. Statements of results or certificates from SSCE examinations taken before 2015 will not be considered.
• Additionally, candidates should have a clean financial record and should not have a history of criminal convictions.

Police Recruitment Portal Requirements – Specialist (Artisan)

1. Potential candidates are expected to be Nigerian citizens by birth and possess the National Identification Number (NIN).
2. Candidates are required to have at least 4 credits in a maximum of 2 sittings in WASSCE/SSCE or their equivalent, with credit passes in both English and Mathematics.
3. Medical/Veterinary Assistants, on the other hand, should have a minimum of 5 credits in a maximum of 2 sittings in WASSCE/SSCE or an equivalent, including credit passes in English and Mathematics. Holding a certificate in relevant fields would be an advantageous factor.
4. Candidates must be within the age bracket of 18-28 years.
5. They must meet specific health criteria, encompassing medical, physical, and psychological fitness, with a minimum height requirement of 1.67m for males and 1.64m for females.
6. Male candidates must possess an expanded chest measurement of no less than 86cm (34 inches).
7. Female candidates must not be pregnant during the application process.
8. It’s important to note that O’ level statements of results or certificates from examinations taken before 2014 will not be considered. Candidates are also expected to maintain a sound financial record and should not have any prior criminal convictions.

Police Recruitment Portal Documents Required

• Birth Certificates/Declaration of Age
• Indigene Certificate signed by Local Government Chairman a Secretary.
• Educational Qualifications
• Evidence of physical/mental fitness from o government recognized Hospital.
• Evidence of good character from village/district head of the applicant.
• Guarantor Form endorsed by a Public Servant not below the rank o! GL I3, Police Officer not below the rank of CSP or its equivalent from the Armed Forces and other Paramilitary services.

How to Apply On Police Recruitment Portal 

1. To initiate the NPF Recruitment application process, visit the Nigeria Police recruitment portal located at www.policerecruitment.gov.ng.
2. Subsequently, complete the registration form for NPF Recruitment.
3. Then, upload scanned copies of your SSCE, Birth, and Certificates of Origin.
4. Be sure to include all the requisite documents specific to the position you are applying for.
5. Then, submit your application, and don’t forget to print your acknowledgment slip.
6. Once you’ve successfully submitted the NPF Recruitment registration form, you will receive a confirmation message via email.
7. It’s essential to print both your completed online form and the guarantor form, which you will need to submit during the physical/credentials screening process at designated centers nationwide.
8. Notifications for shortlisted candidates will be conveyed through email or SMS.
9. It’s crucial to bear in mind that providing false information will lead to immediate disqualification.

Police Recruitment Aptitude Test 

• Successful Applicants will be mode lo undergo on Aptitude Test (Computer Based), on a date to be communicated later.

Police Recruitment Screening

• Applicants who scale through the Aptitude Test (Computer Based( will be invited for Automated Physical and Medical Screening at the 17 Police Zonal Medical Centers on a date to be communicated later.

Police Recruitment Training

• Successful Applicants enlisted info the Nigeria Police Force will undergo an Academic and physical training exercise leading to the employment of the successful ones into the Nigeria Police Force as Police Constables (PC).

Police Recruitment Application Deadline

• The six weeks online application period ends on 26th November 2023, where prospective applicants are required to complete the online application forms and submit them within the specified period.

Police Recruitment Guidelines

• The recruitment exercise is free of charge
• Do not pay money to anyone before, during or after the recruitment exercise.
• Any candidate found doing either of these would be disqualified or prosecuted.