If you’ve always dreamed of joining the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and are eager to learn the steps to successfully apply, you’re in the right place! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from the role of the NPF to the application process and requirements for 2024.
Roles of the Nigeria Police Force
Before diving into the application details, let’s refresh our understanding of what the Nigeria Police Force does:
- Maintains Law and Order: The NPF ensures peace and safety by enforcing laws across the country.
- Investigates Crimes: They find and apprehend those who break the law.
- Protects People and Property: Keeping citizens and their belongings safe is a core duty.
- Supports Peacekeeping Missions: Sometimes, the NPF takes on roles similar to the military, both within Nigeria and abroad, as mandated by the Police Act.
Is the Nigeria Police Force 2024 Recruitment Form Available?
As of now, the recruitment form for the 2024 Nigeria Police Force is not yet available. The last recruitment began on October 15, 2023, and concluded on November 26, 2023. For those who applied in 2023, the medical screening and examination will take place on April 16, 2024.
Requirements for the 2024 Nigeria Police Recruitment
To be considered for the upcoming 2024 NPF recruitment, applicants must meet these criteria:
- Nigerian Citizenship: You need to be a Nigerian citizen with a valid ID (driver’s license, international passport, or voter’s card).
- Age: Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years old.
- Height Requirements: Male applicants need to be at least 1.67 meters tall, while female applicants should be at least 1.64 meters tall.
- Chest Measurement: Male applicants need a minimum chest measurement of 0.86 meters.
- Educational Qualification: A valid O’Level result (WASSCE, GCE, NECO, or NABTEB) with at least five credits, including English and Mathematics. Results from before 2014 are not accepted.
- Guarantor’s Form: Candidates must complete a Guarantor’s form with verifiable references.
- Health and Physical Conditions: Applicants with any of the following conditions are not eligible to apply:
- Speech impediments
- Knock knees or bow legs
- Flat feet
- Deformed hands or bodily scars
- Tattoos
- Defective eyesight or gross malformation of teeth
- Protruding navel or amputation
- Pregnancy
How to Apply for the NPF 2024 Recruitment
Applying for the Nigeria Police Force is a simple process that is done online. Follow these steps to apply:
- Go to the NPF recruitment portal at apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng.
- Provide your National Identification Number (NIN), email address, and phone number in the designated fields.
- Click on the “Verify” button to proceed to the next page.
- Complete the application by providing accurate information as prompted. Ensure all details are correct and follow the instructions carefully.
- Keep an eye on updates through official NPF channels to stay aware of any new instructions or announcements.
Latest Updates on the Nigeria Police Force Recruitment
The medical screening for those who applied for the Constable position in 2023 will commence on April 16, 2024. This adjustment accommodates the Muslim Ramadan fast and Christian Lenten period, allowing applicants to complete their religious observances.
The medical screening will last for about two weeks, ensuring a smooth completion of the recruitment process. Additionally, specialist applicants who completed physical and document verification but missed the JAMB computer test will be required to undergo practical assessments and medical evaluations during this period.