The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the successful candidates for the Nigeria Police Force recruitment. The spokesperson for the PSC, Ikechukwu Ani, made the development known in a statement on Tuesday. The commission today, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, received the report of the Police Recruitment Board.
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.
Interested Nigerian youths were invited to apply online for consideration for the subsequent stages of the exercise through paid advertisements in several national media.
The commission, after the physical and credentials screening, shortlisted 171,956 applicants who met the requirements for the Computer Based Tests (conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB an organisation renowned for its expertise in computer based tests.
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Each stage of the Recruitment process was carried out with a high level of scrutiny and care by the Police Recruitment Board, according to the Chairman of the Commission, Dr.
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The rigorous process included several stages to ensure only the most qualified candidates were selected.
Stages of the Recruitment Process
The recruitment process involved multiple stages, each designed to filter and select the most suitable candidates. Here's a breakdown of the key stages:
- Online Application: Interested Nigerian youths were invited to apply online.
- Physical and Credentials Screening: The commission shortlisted 171,956 applicants who met the requirements.
- Computer Based Tests (CBT): Conducted by JAMB, known for its expertise in computer-based tests.
- Medical Screening: 15,447 General duty applicants who did well in the CBT were further invited for medical screening to determine their health status.
- Practical Tests: 55,645 Specialists who were shortlisted from the Physical and credentials screening were subjected to practical tests.
- Final Medical Screening: Specialists also underwent medical screening after the practical tests.
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.
To provide a clearer picture, here is a summary of the applicant numbers at different stages:
| Stage | Applicants (General Duty) | Applicants (Specialists) |
|---|---|---|
| Shortlisted after Physical and Credentials Screening | 171,956 (Combined) | |
| CBT Invitation | 15,447 | N/A |
| Practical Tests Invitation | N/A | 55,645 |
| Medical Screening (after CBT) | 15,447 | N/A |
| Medical Screening (after Practical Tests) | N/A | 55,645 |
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