Police to begin screening for 50,000 constable applicants March 9

The Police Service Commission (PSC), working with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has announced that physical and credential screening for applicants seeking recruitment into the force as constables will begin on March 9.

The announcement was made in a statement released on Thursday by Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command.

According to the statement, the screening exercise will continue until April 18 and will take place at the Alfred Diete-Spiff Civic Centre on Moscow Road in Port Harcourt.

Applicants who completed the online registration are advised to visit the official recruitment portal to confirm their application status and print the required documents before the screening date.

The police said candidates must present several documents at the venue.

These include the invitation slip, credential screening form, a printout of their National Identity Number (NIN) or national identity card issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), O’level certificate, birth certificate or declaration of age, and a certificate of local government or state of origin.

Other required items include a completed guarantors’ form accompanied by photocopies of referees’ valid identification and passport photographs.

Applicants are also expected to come with the original copies and duplicates of all credentials arranged in two separate white flat files.

Those applying under specialist categories must also present relevant trade test certificates.

The police further stated that applicants should appear at the screening venue dressed in white canvas shoes, white T-shirts and white shorts.

Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, wished the shortlisted candidates success in the exercise.

He assured the public that all legal requirements for entry into the force, as provided in the Police Act and regulations, would be strictly followed.

Adepoju also advised applicants to remain orderly throughout the process and avoid any actions that could disrupt the exercise, emphasizing that the recruitment process is completely free.