The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have announced a two-week extension for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 police constables.
The application portal, which opened on 15th December 2025, will now close on 8th February 2026.
According to the PSC, in a statement signed by Torty Njoku Kalu, Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Abuja, over 400,000 applications have already been received.
However, Kalu stated that a review of submissions revealed significant disparities in state participation.
While states such as Adamawa, Benue, and Kaduna recorded high numbers of applicants, he said others, like Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, and Anambra, had notably low submissions.
“The extension is intended to ensure more equitable representation across the country. Eligible Nigerians, particularly from states with fewer applications, are encouraged to apply through the official portal: (link unavailable),” the statement said.
The Commission also called on state governments, local councils, sociocultural organizations, religious bodies, community leaders, and other stakeholders to mobilize and sensitize eligible citizens within their jurisdictions to take part in the exercise before the new deadline.
The PSC and NPF then reaffirmed their commitment to a fair and transparent recruitment process.
