The Police Service Commission (PSC) has issued an advisory to applicants participating in the ongoing Nigeria Police recruitment exercise, warning them against a common technical issue linked to the use of the browser’s back button that could affect their registration process.
According to the Commission, the issue has been noticed among candidates, especially those applying through cyber cafes or using one device for multiple applications. PSC explained that the problem is linked to the use of the Browser’s Back Button (BBB) during registration, which can result in mixed-up applicant records or incomplete submissions.
In a statement addressing the development, the Commission said, “As the ongoing police recruitment process continues, we have noticed a common technical issue that affects some candidates, particularly those using cyber cafe or sharing a single device for multiple applications. This issue is related to the use of the Browser’s Back Button (BBB) during the registration process, which can lead to mixing up of applicants records or incomplete submissions.”
To ensure smooth and error-free applications, PSC outlined several key recommendations. It advised that every new application should begin directly from the official homepage and applicants should use the provided link to access the page. The advisory further stated that candidates must not continue from a previous session or use the browser’s back button to navigate.
Applicants were also cautioned to check for previous sessions when using shared devices, especially in cyber cafes. Signs of such sessions may include partially filled forms or logged-in states from another applicant. The Commission further advised, “To prevent any mix-up of applicant records, completely close the browser (all windows and tabs) and then reopen it afresh before starting a new application. This clears the browser’s cached data and session state, ensuring your information remains separate and secure.”
PSC urged all candidates to adhere strictly to the instructions for a hassle-free registration process and directed them to the official recruitment portal or helpline for further inquiries.
