If you applied for the Nigeria Police Force’s 2026 recruitment of 50,000 constables, wrote the Computer-Based Test between 28 and 30 April 2026, and want to check your final shortlist status or print your College call-up slip, here’s exactly how to do it. The final shortlist was released on 16 July 2026, and shortlisted candidates can now log in to print their confirmation directly. This guide walks through the exact print process, what to bring to the next stage, and general eligibility for anyone who’s still keeping track of the wider recruitment exercise.

About This Recruitment Exercise

The Police Service Commission (PSC), in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, opened applications for 50,000 police constables (General Duty and Specialist cadres) as part of the Federal Government’s broader plan to strengthen the police workforce, recruiting in phases. The application window ran from 15 December 2025 to 25 January 2026 through the official portal, npfapplication.psc.gov.ng. Some states recorded intense competition, with reports of over 30,000 applicants competing for around 1,000 available slots in certain locations.

This scale of competition is part of why getting every step of the process right from your original application through to printing the correct slip at each stage matters so much. A missing or incorrectly printed document at any checkpoint can genuinely cost you a place, regardless of how well you performed in the CBT itself.

How to Print Your Slip, Step by Step

1. Visit the official portal directly at npfapplication.psc.gov.ng. Don’t use a third-party link or a look-alike domain with extra words or misspellings in the address.

2. Click “Print Submission Slip” or “Print Confirmation Slip,” found on the top right of the portal’s menu.

3. Enter your 11-digit National Identification Number (NIN), the same one used during your original registration and application.

4. Click “Preview Slip” to view your document before printing.

5. Print the slip directly, or download the PDF first if you need to print from a different device or location, such as a cybercafe.

Checking the Shortlist Itself

If you’re not sure whether you’ve been shortlisted at all, log in to npfapplication.psc.gov.ng and click “Shortlist” on the menu. Scroll through the page to locate the published PDF, download it, and search for your name, NIN, or application number using your device’s search function rather than scrolling manually. The list released on 16 July 2026 reflects candidates who passed the written CBT held in April; shortlisted candidates have also been contacted directly by SMS or the registered email address provided at application. Keep checking both channels, since a delay in one doesn’t necessarily mean the other has failed to reach you.

What to bring to the next stage

• Your printed confirmation or call-up slip.
• Original copies of all your submitted documents, along with duplicate copies kept in a white flat file.
• A white T-shirt and shorts, typically required for the physical assessment stage.
• A valid form of identification matching the details used throughout your application.

At this stage, candidates undergo a thorough medical examination alongside a background and criminal record check, with all information provided on the original application form verified against national databases. Successful candidates are then posted to Police Training Colleges across the country for basic training, with the specific duration typically communicated directly at the time of posting rather than published generally in advance.

General Eligibility (For Reference)

• Between 18 and 25 years of age for General Duty roles, or up to 28 years for Specialist roles.
• A minimum of five credits in WAEC or NECO, including English Language and Mathematics, in not more than two sittings; one sitting is also acceptable, provided the credit requirement is met.
• Both men and women are eligible, provided they meet the same educational and physical standards, including minimum height requirements; female candidates must not be pregnant during recruitment or training.
• A valid National Identification Number, since your data is cross-checked against NIMC, WAEC/NECO, and security databases.
• Good character, physical fitness, and no criminal record, verified through the background check stage described above.

No Payment Required

Recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force is completely free. You may need to spend money on internet access, printing, or passport photographs, but never on “buying a form” or paying for a “connection” to guarantee your selection. Neither the PSC nor the NPF charges any fee for application, screening, or shortlisting; do not pay anyone who promises to help you get in, regardless of how convincing or official-sounding the claim might be.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the correct portal to print my police recruitment slip?

npfapplication.psc.gov.ng is the confirmed official portal. Avoid look-alike domains with extra words, misspellings, or unusual extensions.

I lost my slip; can I reprint it?

Yes. Simply repeat the print process on the official portal using your NIN; there’s no limit on reprinting your own confirmation slip.

How do I know if I passed the CBT?

Check the shortlist PDF published on npfapplication.psc.gov.ng, searching by your name, NIN, or application number. Shortlisted candidates have also been contacted directly by SMS or email.

Is there a fee to print the slip or check the shortlist?

No, both are free. You may only incur normal costs for internet access and printing.

What happens after I’m shortlisted?

You’ll proceed to physical assessment, medical examination, and background verification, followed by posting to a Police Training College for basic training if you’re successful at that stage.

If I registered in an earlier recruitment cycle, do I need a new account?

Candidates who registered in a previous cycle and still have their account details may not need to create a new account when a fresh recruitment window opens. Confirm this directly on the portal rather than assuming either way.