Nigeria Police Recruitment 2026: CBT Dates Set as Over 600,000 Applicants Await Shortlist

Thousands of Nigerians seeking to join the Nigeria Police Force in 2026 remain on standby as the Police Service Commission advances its drive to enlist 50,000 new constables. The PSC reopened its portal and extended the application deadline to accommodate more qualified candidates. More than 600,000 applications poured in, with state-by-state figures highlighting uneven participation across the federation. Shortlisted hopefuls must complete physical and credential screenings before the computer-based aptitude tests, now scheduled nationwide from April 28 to April 30, 2026. Amid warning against fraudsters demanding money, the PSC has disowned a fake shortlist circulating on social media. Applicants are urged to rely exclusively on official PSC channels for genuine updates and release of successful candidate lists.

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