Breaking: Police Recruitment: PSC Releases List Of Successful Candidates

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially announced the approval and publication of a list containing 10,000 successful candidates for recruitment into the constable and specialist cadres of the Nigeria Police Force.

In order to guarantee transparency and fairness throughout the recruitment process, the commission collaborated closely with key stakeholders such as the Nigeria Police Force, the National Assembly, and the Federal Character Commission.

Moreover, it ensured an equal distribution of successful applicants across the 774 local government areas in the country.

The spokesperson for the PSC, Ikechukwu Ani, disclosed this information in a statement released on Tuesday.

The statement reads: “The commission today, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, received the report of the Police Recruitment Board. 9,000 applicants were approved for recruitment for General Duty, while 1,000 applicants were recruited for the Specialists cadre.

“To ensure fairness and justice in the Recruitment process, the Commission worked with guidance from relevant stakeholders including the Nigeria Police Force, the National Assembly and the Federal Character Commission. It ensured equity in the spread of successful candidates across the 774 local government areas of the country.”

The Recruitment Board, consisting of representatives from various stakeholders such as the PSC, NPF, Ministry of Police Affairs, Federal Character Commission, Police Colleges, and Police Trust Fund, was established by the commission to oversee the recruitment process and provide a report to the PSC.

Nigerian youths who were interested in applying were encouraged to submit their applications online through paid advertisements in national media for further consideration in subsequent stages of the recruitment process.

Applicants were given a six-week window to complete their online applications (from October 15, 2023, to November 26, 2023) in compliance with the Federal Character requirements.

The PSC received a total of 609,886 applications, out of which 416,323 applicants who met the specified criteria were shortlisted for the second phase of the recruitment process, which involved physical and document screening.

This phase took place in all 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory from Monday, January 8, 2024, to Monday, January 29, 2024.

Following the physical and credentials screening, the commission shortlisted 171,956 applicants who met the requirements for the Computer Based Tests, which were conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), an organization known for its expertise in computer-based testing.

Ani on Tuesday noted that, “15,447 General duty applicants who did well in the CBT were further invited for medical screening to determine their health status. The 55,645 Specialists who were shortlisted from the Physical and credentials screening were subjected to practical tests and later medical screening. Each stage of the Recruitment process was carried out with a high level of scrutiny and care.

“A total of 10000 applicants made up of 9000 General Duty and 1000 Specialists were recommended for final selection.

“The selection of specialists was done in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force on the need assessment ensuring capability and balance of geographical representation.

“The Chairman of the Commission, Dr Solomon Arase, retired Inspector General of Police declared that the rigorous recruitment process was to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force and to reinforce its commitment to community rooted and service oriented policing.”

Arase noted, “I am filled with optimism because these young men and women represent the future of our nation’s security and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that their journey begins on a foundation of integrity, transparency and excellence.”

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) revealed that the entire process demonstrates a deliberate effort to establish a Police Force that is skilled, dependable, and truly representative of Nigeria’s finest qualities.

He emphasized that the final selection procedure was meticulously designed to ensure fairness and inclusivity, with 10 candidates chosen from each of the 774 local government areas, as recommended by the National Assembly during its Plenary session on Thursday, February 29th, 2024. This decision aimed to create a Police Force that is diverse and representative.

The PSC Chairman further disclosed that, in order to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, the list of successful candidates would be made public in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act of 2023.

This measure would safeguard the personal information of recruits entering a sensitive security organization, thereby ensuring the protection of their personal and familial safety.

Ani also mentioned that candidates are encouraged to check the status of their applications through the dedicated web page of the Police Service Commission, which can be accessed on both computers and mobile devices at www.policeservicecommission.cloud.

Additionally, applicants can reach out to the PSC recruitment help desk via WhatsApp at the following numbers: 08094767777 and 09031318499, for any complaints or inquiries.

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