The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have extended the deadline of the ongoing constable recruitment application to February 8.
On December 15, 2025, the PSC opened the recruitment portal — www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng — for 50,000 constables into the police force, setting January 25, 2026, as the application deadline.
The call for application followed a directive by President Bola Tinubu to strengthen community policing and enhance internal security.
In a statement on Monday, Torty Kalu, PSC’s head of protocol and public affairs, said over 400,000 applications have so far been received.
Kalu said the application was extended to “ensure equitable representation nationwide”, noting that Adamawa, Benue, and Kaduna states have high applications.
“This decision follows the receipt of over 400,000 applications and a review showing significant disparities in state participation,” the statement reads.
“While some states like Adamawa, Benue, and Kaduna have high application numbers, states such as Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, and Anambra have notably lower submissions.
“The extension aims to ensure equitable representation nationwide. All eligible Nigerians, particularly from above-mentioned states with fewer applications, are strongly encouraged to apply via the official portal: npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.
“State governments, local government councils, socio-cultural organizations, religious bodies, community leaders, and other stakeholders are strongly encouraged to mobilize and sensitize eligible citizens within their jurisdictions to apply before the new deadline.
“The PSC and NPF reaffirm their commitment to a fair and transparent recruitment process.”