The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has released detailed guidelines for candidates taking part in the 2026 Police Constable screening exercise across the country.
According to the guidelines, applicants are expected to present the following required documents:
- Guarantors Form
- Application Submission Slip
- Invitation Slip
- Credentials Screening Form
- Physical Screening Form
In addition, candidates must come to the screening venue with the following items:
- Invitation Slip (showing assigned table)
- Credentials Screening Form
- Original National Identity Number (NIN) printout or NIMC-issued card
- O’ Level (GCE/SSCE) Certificate
- Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
- Local Government/State of Origin Certificate
- Trade Test/Certificate (for specialist applicants only)
- Duly completed and signed Guarantors Form, with photocopies and passport photographs of referees attached
- Original and duplicate copies of credentials, neatly arranged in two separate white flat files with recent passport photographs attached
The NPF also stated that applicants “are required to appear at their designated screening centres dressed in white canvas shoes, white T-shirts, white shorts, and white stockings.”
The screening exercise will take place at approved venues across all states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as indicated on each candidate’s invitation slip. Applicants are advised to strictly follow all instructions to avoid disqualification.
