The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced a two-week extension for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 constables in the Nigeria Police Force, citing significant disparities in state participation.
In a Monday statement signed by Torty Njoku Kalu, the Commission’s Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, the application portal, which opened on 15th December, 2025, has now been extended to close on 8th February, 2026.
According to the statement, some states like Adamawa, Benue, and Kaduna have high application numbers, while states such as Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, and Anambra have notably lower submissions.
The statement reads, “This decision follows the receipt of over 400,000 applications and a review showing significant disparities in state participation. 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.”
The statement added, “State Governments, Local Government Councils, sociocultural 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.
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“The PSC and NPF reaffirm their commitment to a fair and transparent recruitment process.”
TVC News previously reported that in a campaign to address the emerging security challenges, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, ordering immediate massive recruitment into the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police Force.
In a Wednesday statement issued from the Statehouse, the president directed the police to recruit 20,000 new officers, bringing the total planned intake to 50,000.
He also authorised the use of National Youth Service Corps camps as temporary training facilities for the recruits.
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