The police recruitment latest news today 13th October 2026 is that the Police Service Commission (PSC) has handed over the shortlisted 50,000 constable officers to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for training after a due medical screening was conducted at designated centres across the country.
Persons who submitted application for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) recruitment of 50,000 constable are to visit the online portal https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng to check their status and get screening/training date, time and venue.
So, if you’ve been awaiting NPF medical screening shortlist, this is to officially notify you that the names have been released and published at the official PSC recruitment portal.
That instinct is understandable and you’re not alone in this especially because months have passed since the CBT examination was written and you truly do not know what to do but this article gives the latest update concerning police recruitment you should note as of today 13th October 2026.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) was established by the Federal Government in line with relevant constitutional laws and vested with the responsibility to recruit, promote, and discipline police personnel below the rank of Inspector-General. PSC also handles appointment and oversight issues that may arise in the police force.
Recently, the commission commence the recruitment of approximately 50,000 new constables which get across general duty and specialist cadres. The process officially started in December 2025.
This massive recruitment exercise follows the presidential directive from Bola Ahmed Tinubu in quest to strength the force’s manpower. Since then, the recruitment has gone through several phases such as;
The Police Service Commission will reveal the date via the official recruitment portal.
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The latest news today on Nigeria Police Force recruitment shortlist is that the final list containing names of prospective 50,000 constable officers who passed the written/aptitude examination and medical screening exercise is out.
As of 13th October 2026, the Police Service Commission (PSC) have handed over all the 50,000 shortlisted candidates to the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) for training.
This NPF written examination that was held for both General Duty and Specialist applicant from 28th to 30th April 2026 across all 36 states of Nigeria including FCT and medical screening was conducted July, then training commenced on in August 2026.
Currently, the Police Service Commission have warned applicants against fake information as the post-exam shortlist, medical screening date or final list have not yet been disclosed. Remember, this shall be published online at the official recruitment page https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.
In summary, candidates who wrote the NPF written examination should be patient and conclusions are being made and shall be communicated in due course.
If by “Nigeria police recruitment shortlist” you’re referring to the post-examination list then note that the Police Service Commission (PSC) released names of 50,000 constable officers for medical screening and training on 13th October 2026.
Those who participated in the written examination/aptitude test are advised to visit the PSC application portal now to access the shortlist.
Note: Shortlisted candidates who fails to participated in the medical screening that will be conducted on resumption of training shall be disqualified off the process.
Sequel to this, we advice all NPF shortlisted candidates for the 50,000 constable recruitment exercise to confirm their training schedule and ensure to report at designated center on the first day.
To stay on the brighter side, take note of the steps below so you can immediately affirm status once NPF shortlisted candidates is out.
Also, monitor both your SMS and registered email closely as PSC would also reach out to shortlisted candidates via this medium.
The checking process is completely free.
The commencement date for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) medical screening of the 50,000 constable shortlisted officers will officially begin on 30th July 2026. Candidates are to confirm their status on PSC portal www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng and note their assigned medical screening and training date 2026.
Based on previous recruitment exercise conducted by the Police Service Commission (PSC), here are the things you should note.
The only approved/official Nigeria Police recruitment portal is npfapplication.psc.gov.ng. This is online portal where the medical screening shortlist and final names of successful applicants will be published.
It is still important to have a base understanding of the key requirements to join the Nigerian Police force as most of these documents shall be needed during screening.
The recruitment process for the 50,000 Constable recruitment exercise are as follows:
In case you don’t make it to the final shortlist, follow the steps below to apply for the next cycle of the recruitment exercise:
To download the guarantor form, visit the official PSC recruitment portal (npfapplication.psc.gov.ng) and click the “download guarantor form” on the menu to get the PDF, fill and complete it as it would be required during physical screening.
To print out your examination invitation card or medical screening schedule, visit the npfapplication.psc.gov.ng, click the print submission slip on the menu and enter your National Identification Card (NIN).
If you noticed an error in your assigned aptitude test date, time, or centre simply visit PSC recruitment portal, under aptitude/interview click “report wrong schedule, enter your NIN, your message and then report.
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