PSC Releases List Of 10,000 Successful Candidates

On Tuesday, the Police Service Commission (PSC) approved and released the list of 10,000 successful applicants for recruitment into the Constable cadre of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

This announcement was made in a statement by the Commission’s spokesperson, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, in Abuja.

The statement detailed the recruitment process, highlighting that 9,000 applicants were selected for General Duty, while 1,000 were chosen for the Specialists cadre.

To ensure fairness and justice, the Commission collaborated with relevant stakeholders, including the Nigeria Police Force, the National Assembly, and the Federal Character Commission, ensuring an equitable spread of successful candidates across the country’s 774 local government areas.

Earlier, the PSC had inaugurated a Recruitment Board, comprising representatives from various bodies such as the Nigeria Police Force, the Ministry of Police Affairs, the Federal Character Commission, Police Colleges, and the Police Trust Fund.

This Board supervised the recruitment process and reported back to the Commission.

Nigerian youths were invited to apply online through advertisements in national media.

The application window was open from October 15 to November 26, 2023, in line with Federal Character requirements.

Out of 609,886 applications received, 416,323 applicants met the advertised requirements and were shortlisted for physical and document screening.

This screening took place in the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory from January 8 to January 29, 2024.

Following the physical and credentials screening, 171,956 applicants advanced to the Computer Based Tests (CBT) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The CBT stage involved rigorous scrutiny and care.

Of these, 15,447 General Duty applicants who performed well in the CBT were invited for medical screening, along with 55,645 Specialists who underwent practical tests and subsequent medical screening.

A total of 10,000 applicants, comprising 9,000 for General Duty and 1,000 Specialists, were recommended for final selection.

The selection of specialists was carried out in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force, ensuring capability and balanced geographical representation.

The Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase, a former Inspector General of Police, emphasized the rigorous recruitment process aimed at enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force.

He stated, “I am filled with optimism because these young men and women represent the future of our nation’s security, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure their journey begins on a foundation of integrity, transparency, and excellence.”

Dr. Arase noted that the entire process reflected a deliberate effort to build a competent, reliable, and representative Police Force.

He explained that the final selection process was meticulously structured to ensure fairness and inclusivity, with 10 candidates selected from each of the 774 local government areas as advised by the National Assembly in its plenary decision on February 29, 2024.

To uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, Dr. Arase stated that the list of successful candidates would be presented in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act of 2023. This measure ensures the security of personal data for the recruits and their families.

Candidates are urged to check the status of their applications through the Police Service Commission’s dedicated webpage, accessible on computers and mobile devices at www.policeservicecommission.cloud.

Applicants can also contact the PSC recruitment help desk via WhatsApp at 08094767777 and 09031318499 for complaints or inquiries.