Tailors at Nigeria Police Force (NPF)

The Nigeria Police Force is the principal law enforcement agency in Nigeria. It has staff deployment across the 36 states of the country and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The command and control of the Nigeria Police Force is under the Inspector General of Police. For administrative ease, the Force is divided into seven (7) administrative departments, viz. Finance and Administration; Operations; Logistics; Force Criminal Investigation Department; Training; Research and Planning; and Information and Communication Technology, each headed by a Deputy Inspector General of Police.

In pursuance of its Constitutional Mandate, and in compliance with the directive of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Police Service Commission (PSC) in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) invite applications from suitably qualified Nigerians to fill the rank of Police Constable position below:

Job Title: Tailor

Location: Nigeria
Category: Specialist Recruit (Tailoring)

Qualifications

• Applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE / NECO or their equivalents with a minimum of four (4) credits (including English Language and Mathematics) in not more than two sittings.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience and Trade Tests relevant fields/areas is required.
• Candidates should have proven tailoring skills.

Eligibility

• Must be a Nigerian Citizen by birth;
• Must be Physically and Mentally fit;
• Must be free from financial embarrassment;
• Must be of good character;
• Must not have been convicted of any criminal offence(s):
• Must present two (2) character referees;
• General Duty Applicants must be aged between 18 to 25 years while Specialists Applicants should not be more than 28 years;
• Female applicants must not be pregnant at the time of entry and throughout the duration of training (if successful);
• Applicants should be free from conditions such as: Defective eyesight, knock knees, bow legs, bent arms, deformed arms/legs, flat foot, amputation of any part of the body;
• General Duty Applicants must not be less than 1.67m in height for males and 1.64m in height for females. In addition, Expanded Chest measurement for General Duty males must not be less than 86cm (34 inches).

What We Promise

• A transparent and merit-based recruitment process;
• Equal opportunity for all applicants;
• A career of service, discipline and national pride;
• Absolutely Free recruitment process.

Application Closing Date
25th January, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information and Notice

• Candidates must have a National Identification Number (NIN);
• Candidates must have a functional email account and Phone number for all correspondences;
• Candidates must upload softcopies of FSLC, SSCE, LGA/State of Origin, and Birth Certificates;
• In addition to the above, Specialists are to upload Trade Test Certificates and Drivers Licence for Drivers.

Please note the following:

• All Applicants shall undergo physical and medical examinations, aptitude test(s), and background verification.
• The exercise would be strictly monitored for fairness and transparency.
• Cases of financial inducements or bribery (attempted or successfully undertaken) would be investigated and punished if proven.