NPF Shortlisted Candidates PDF 2025/2026 Recruitment

Are you eager to download the NPF shortlisted candidates 2026/2027 for the just concluded Nigerian Police Force recruitment exercise? If yes, we’re glad to notify you that the list is freely available online in PDF format at www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.

Meanwhile, the step-by-step process on how to download the NPF recruitment shortlist, eligibility for getting shortlisted, interview date, latest news and how to best prepare for screening is available here.

Without further ado, let’s get started.

Summary of the Nigerian Police Force Recruitment

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) 2026/2027 recruitment exercise which was held from Monday, 15th December 2025 till Sunday, 25th January 2026 seek to employ 50,000 officers to help strengthen internal security and curb societal vices.

Applications were submitted online at www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng as vacancies announced included:

General Duty

Police Constables

Specialist personnel

Medical Assistants
Forensic Assistant
Mechanics
Deckhands
Drivers
Engineers
Electrician
Tailors
Musical equipment specialist
Dog handlers
Horse riders
Boat mechanics
Welders
Plumbers
AC/Refrigeration technicians
Auto-Electricians
Dispatch riders and
General operatives

According to the recruitment process, after the application phase, the commission shall review submitted applications and then release names of successful candidates, which is exactly what applicants need now.

Is NPF Shortlisted Candidates 2026/2027 Out?

Yes, the Police Service Commission (PSC) have released names of successful applicants and shortlisted candidates for the 2026/2027 NPF recruitment exercise. Currently, candidates are receiving enlistment notification/interview invite via email and SMS.

To validate your stand whether you get the enlistment notification or not, take the steps below to download the PDF.

How to Download/Check Nigeria Police Force Shortlisted Candidates 2026/2027

To confirm your application status or download the full PDF shortlist, take the following steps.

First, visit the careers portal www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng
Click on shortlisted candidates tab
Enter your National Identification Number or
Scroll down the page to locate “interview schedule”
Click to download and view the PDF
Proceed to check for your name.

Congratulations to all shortlisted candidates, it’s not an easy task. To aid transparency, the selection of successful candidates was based on the following criteria:

Candidate submitted application before the stipulated deadline.
Candidate provided all the information and documents required correctly.
Is within the required age bracket.
Is a Nigerian citizen.
Hold the required qualifications.
Possess a valid National Identity Card etc.

When is NPF Screening Date 2026?

The screening for the Nigerian Police Force shortlisted candidates is will held in 2026 and the full interview schedule has been attached to the shortlist PDF. Thus, when checking your name, ensure to confirm assigned date, venue and time.