Nigeria Police Shortlist 2026/2027 is out. If you submitted application for the just concluded police recruitment exercise and current need the steps to download NPF shortlisted candidates PDF then this article is for you.
To get this done, simply login to the official Police Service Commission (PSC) recruitment portal (https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng), click shortlist on the menu, scroll through the page to located the PDF, download it, open and search for your name, NIN or application number.
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in collaboration with the Police Service Commission (PSC) invited applications from eligible and interested individuals for the recruitment of 50,000 constables.
Applications are to be submitted online at PSC recruitment portal. After the application deadline, names of successful applicants were released.
These shortlisted candidates were invited for a written examination from 28th to 30th April, 2026. The exam took place across designated centers in all 36 states of the federation including FCT and it was for police constables (both General Duty and Specialist applicants).
Currently, applicants who wrote the examination are eager to validate if the final NPF shortlisted candidates 2026 is out. We have provided the step by step process on how to confirm that.
Yes, the Nigeria Police shortlist 2026 final list is officially out. The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday, 16th July 2026 announced that applicants who participated in the written examination can not check their names and medical screening/training date at PSC recruitment portal (https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng).
So, if you have been awaiting the final shortlist for the PSC 50,000 recruitment exercise, this is to officially notify you that the names of successful candidates is out.
Also, all shortlisted candidates will report at the training center with the following documents:
The dress code for all shortlisted candidates is White shorts, white T-shirts and white canvas.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) confirmed that the names of successful candidates for the 50,000-constable exercise was scrutinized in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, Federal Character Commission, Ministry of Police Affairs and other relevant stake holders.
Thus, persons who wrote the CBT examination can now login to npfapplication.psc.gov.ng from Thursday, 16th July 2026 to print out their College call-up slip as a confirm that they’ve been shortlisted.
The Police Commission Service (PSC) call-up slip contains information about your assigned medical screening and training date, time and venue. To print it out;
The Police Service Commission (PSC) have made a public notice informing candidates that the 2026 final shortlist for the 50,000 Constable recruitment is out. Persons concerned should visit the PSC application portal to print out their call-up letter for medical screening and training.
These steps would guide you on how to properly download and check the 2026 NPF shortlisted candidates (final list).
The next phase after this would be medical screening, training and then appointment. As such, don’t just stop at check your name but follow through the remaining process.
Note: The Nigeria Police shortlist that was earlier released was for the written examination which took place between 28 – 30 April, 2026 and currently, the final list after examination is released on 16th July 2026.
Congratulations to all shortlisted candidates, here’s how to print out your confirmation slip.
Candidates who passed the written examination would be contacted via SMS or registered email address. Also, you can visit the official NPF recruitment portal to download and check the PDF shortlist.
According to the Nigeria Police Force recruitment process, the next phase would be medical screening. This is strictly for candidates who passed the written examination. The proposed date for NPF medical screening is Thursday, 16th July – Wednesday, 22nd July 2026. Details about the venue and time shall be communicated to shortlisted persons.
Note: This date is subject to verification on the official PSC portal.
Unfortunately, if you do not find your name on the NPF 2026 constable final list selected candidates it means you did not pass the examination. To be considered for the final shortlist, you must have correctly answered 50% of the questions and even more. In this case, you will have to apply for the next cycle of the recruitment exercise.
In conclusion, persons who wrote the 2026 Nigeria Police Force recruitment exam can visit the Police Service Commission portal to check and download the final list of NPF shortlisted candidates PDF for the 50,000 constable recruitment exercise. If you have a question or any challenge, kindly let us know in the comment section below.
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