The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved and released the list of 10,000 successful candidates for recruitment into the constable and specialist cadres of the Nigeria Police Force.
To ensure fairness, the PSC collaborated with the Nigeria Police Force, the National Assembly, and the Federal Character Commission, ensuring equitable distribution across the 774 local government areas.
PSC spokesperson Ikechukwu Ani stated on Tuesday, “The Police Service Commission has approved and released the list of 10,000 successful applicants for recruitment into the constable cadre of the Nigeria Police Force.
“The commission today, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, received the report of the Police Recruitment Board. 9,000 applicants were approved for recruitment for general duty while 1,000 applicants were recruited for the specialist cadre.
“To ensure fairness and justice in the recruitment process, the commission worked with guidance from relevant stakeholders, including the Nigeria Police Force, the National Assembly and the Federal Character Commission.
“It ensured equity in the spread of successful candidates across the 774 local government areas of the country.”
The recruitment process was overseen by a recruitment board comprising representatives from various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Police Affairs and the Police Trust Fund.
Out of 609,886 applications received between October 15, 2023, and November 26, 2023, 416,323 were shortlisted for the second stage.
After physical and document screening in January 2024, 171,956 applicants proceeded to computer-based tests by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board.
15,447 general duty applicants and 55,645 specialist applicants underwent further medical and practical tests. Ultimately, 10,000 candidates (9,000 general duty and 1,000 specialists) were selected.
Dr. Solomon Arase, PSC Chairman and retired Inspector General of Police, emphasized the importance of integrity and transparency in the recruitment process, reflecting a commitment to building a competent and reliable Police Force.
He noted that 10 candidates were selected from each local government area to ensure fairness and inclusivity. Successful candidates can check their application status on the PSC’s dedicated webpage.
Arase reiterated that the recruitment process aligns with the Nigeria Data Protection Act of 2023 to maintain confidentiality.
