Nigerian Police Recruitment for Constables 2010

The Nigerian Police Force via the Police Recruitment Board invites suitably qualified applicants for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force as Recruit Constables.

Applicants wishing to apply must have the following qualifications and requirements:
Category A
i) A level or equivalent
ii) NCE or equivalent
iii) ND or equivalent

This category will undergo 15 months training programme

Category B
i. SSCE/WAEC with 5 credits including English Language and a pass in Mathematics.
This category will undergo 18 months training programme.
Other requirements include:
a) AGE – Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years of age.
b) HEIGHT – Not less than 1.67 meters (5’6’) for male and 1.63 meters (5’4) for females.
c) CHEST MEASUREMENT – Expanded chest measurement which is for male only must not be less than 86 centimeters (34”)
d) PHYSICAL FITNESS – Candidates must not have any physical deformities and will before appointment, be required to pass a medical examination of physical fitness conducted by an acceptable Government Hospital.
e) Good Character
f) Must be free of pecuniary embarrassment
g) Must not suffer any of the following;

1. Impediment in speech
2. Gross malformation of teeth or jaw preventing proper mastication of food
3. Knock knees
4. Bow leg
5. Bent knees
6. Flat feet
7. Bent arms
8. Deformed hands
9. Defective eyesight, or squint eyes
10. Amputation of any part of the body

Method of Application:
Each applicant is expected to download the Recruitment Form below.
Completed application forms in quadruplicate must be submitted on or before September 13, 2010, accompanied with the following documents:

1. Photocopies of Birth Certificates/ Statutory declaration of age.
2. Photocopies of Credentials.
3. Letter of Identification, duly signed by the Chairman/ Secretary of Candidate’s Local Government Area.
4. Four recent passport photographs

All duly completed forms should be returned to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Applicant’s Local Government Area who in turn shall forward all the applications to the State Police Headquarters.

NOTE:
All credentials tendered will be verified with the appropriate examination/issuing bodies. Anyone who tenders fake document will be prosecuted.

Interested candidates should also note that earlier applications stand canceled as this is a fresh exercise.

Closing Date: September 13, 2010,

TIME TABLE FOR THE RECRUITMENT EXERCISE

The Time Table for the Recruitment Exercise is as follows:
i. Submission of forms from August 2, 2010 - September 9, 2010;
ii. Interview/Screening of Candidates - October 4, 2010 - October 9, 2010;
iii. Examination - October 23, 2010;
iv. Marking of Answer Scripts - October 25, 2010 - October 30, 2010;
v. Selection of Candidates - November 1, 2010 - November 5, 2010;
vi. Release of Results - November 15, 2010; and
vii.Commencement of Training - December 1, 2010

Click here to download the Recruitment Form

UPDATE 14th June 2011:

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) invites applications from candidates for 2011 Nigerian Police Force Recruitment. Click on this link to apply:  Nigerian Police Force Recruitment 2011