The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the elevation of one (1) DIG, two (2) AIGs and over twenty-six thousand Inspectors following its 3rd Plenary Meeting held today, Thursday, 29th January 2026. The Commission, under the chairmanship of DIG Hashimu
RECRUITMENT OF 50,000 POLICE CONSTABLES: OVER 400,000 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED; APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED BY TWO WEEKS
The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) announce a two-week extension for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 Constables. The application portal which opened on 15th December, 2025 has now been extended to close on 8th February, 2026.
RE: ALLEGED DELAYS IN PROMOTION OF INSPECTORS FOLLOWING THE 2025 DEPARTMENTAL SELECTION BOARD EXERCISE – REBUTTAL

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has noted with concern a recent report published by Sahara Reporters on January 21, 2026, titled “‘We’ve Done Everything Required’: Police Inspectors Protest Delayed Promotion Months After Passing 2025 Board Exercise.” The PSC, wishes to
PSC CHAIRMAN – ARGUNGU, EXTOLS HADIZA BALA USMAN ON HER 50TH BIRTHDAY, Acknowledges Her Immense Contributions to Policing, Governance, and Policy Reforms in Nigeria

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), has lauded the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU), Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman, for
PSC WARNS AGAINST ILLEGAL CHARGES BY CYBER CAFES AND AGENTS FOR NPF RECRUITMENT APPLICATIONS

The attention of the Police Service Commission has been drawn to reports of illegal charges of up to Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) or more being collected by some cyber cafes and their agents from applicants seeking to apply for recruitment
