Have you been asking about when is NPF training date 2026/2027? Did you submit application for the just concluded Nigeria Police Force recruitment exercise including the 50,000 constables and currently wish to know full details about the training exercise for shortlisted candidates? In this article, we walk you through the latest news about the Nigeria Police Force training date, overview of the 2026 recruitment exercise, how to confirm your status and other vital tips.
Based on the information on the official NPF recruitment portal (npfapplication.psc.gov.ng), the exact training date for the 50,000 constable recruitment will begin on Thursday 16th July till Wednesday, 22nd July 2026.
Shortlisted candidates, must report to the screening venue with the following:
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) was officially established in 1930 as a law enforcement agency whose primary duty is to maintain peace and order, protect lives of citizens and properties, prevent and prosecute internal crime.
NPF is headquartered in Abuja and operates under the supervision of the Police Service Commission (PSC) which is the body constitutionally set up to recruitment, promote and discipline police when necessary.
Due to the growing emergence of insecurity, the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered the recruitment of additional 50,000 constable officers to strength existing workforce against insurgencies.
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The recruitment 50,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) began in November 2025 and currently candidates are seeking to know the training date, here’s a breakdown of the entire process.
| Stage | Date | Status |
| Online Application | 15th December 2025 – 8th February 2026 | Completed |
| Physical & Credentials Screening | 9th March – 18th April 2026 | Completed |
| Written/Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBT) | 28th – 30th April 2026 | Completed |
| Medical Screening | 16 – 22 July 2026 | Ongoing |
| Final List & Training Call-Up | 16th July 2026 | Ongoing |
As indicated in the above table, the online application for General Duty and Specialist cadre began 2025 and applications were received from eligible and interested persons from all 36 States and the FCT.
It then proceeded to shortlisting phase where candidates went for physical screening and vetting to documents/certificates, after that was the aptitude test. What is really pending now is the medical screening and training which candidates are really interested in knowing the exact commencement date.
Yes, the Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday, 16th July 2026 officially released the medical screening and training shortlist for the recruitment of 50,000 constables.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially announced that the NPF constable training date is 16 – 22 July 2026.
Here is an important update to all candidates awaiting the release of this result; in May 2026, a flyer publication was circulated on social media but the police commands both in Lagos and Ogun State dismissed the claim as fake.
Later on, another circulation began starting that the NPF medical screening will start from 16th – 20th July 2026 but this schedule has not been officially confirmed on the Police Service Commission (PSC) portal.
Fact: The Police Service Commission on 9th July 2026 held a meeting with officials from PSC, NPF, Federal Character Commission, and the Ministry of Police Affairs and issued an official statement that the next phase of this recruitment exercise shall be communicated soon. On 16th July 2026, they released the official list.
How to check your status honestly:
It is important you know that Police training starting date 2026 will only be announced once the medical screening, character verification and final approval from PSC for the consolidated list of successful candidates.
Currently, the medical screening date have not been announced thus, training has not yet commenced.
Once the training official start, selected candidates shall proceed to the Nigeria Police Academy or designated training centers across the country. Ensure you always stay updated by always checking the PSC portal.
Many applicants are also asking if the NPF constable shortlisted candidates for training 2026 is out yet. Face is that the PDF containing the full names of selected applicants for the 50,000 constable police training have not yet been published on the PSC portal.
When the shortlist for training is officially released, here’s what will happen:
Lastly, every information you hear about NPF constable training date or when is police training starting 2026 should always be treated carefully and confirmed only at the official PSC portal npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.
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