Police recruitment: PSC shortlists 338,227

The Police Service Commission  has shortlisted 338,227 applicants from the 911,438 that applied for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.

According to the Chairman of the Commission, Mr Mike Okiro,
screening of successful applicants  begins on June 6 in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

Okiro told a news conference in Abuja that that 44,661 were shortlisted for cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police out of 262,426 that applied.

For cadet Inspector, 87,736 were shortlisted out of 211,832 that applied.

For the  Police Constable cadre, 205,830 were shortlisted out of 437,144 that applied.

Okiro warned applicants against fake letters from fraudulent elements.

“I would like to emphasise that the initial shortlisting of applicants was done electronically.

“Invitation letters were also sent to successful applicants through SMS and to their personal email addresses.

“The invitation, states the date and venue for each person’s screening.

“Applicants will be grouped according to their local government areas and a date fixed for their screening," he said.

He added that the commission has been transparent since the beginning of the recruitment process.

“I want to re-emphasis that the Commission will be guided by the rules and will be fair, transparent and ensure that the process is merit-driven.

“As a commission, we have collectively and individually swore to make this project a huge success.

“The Nigeria Police needs the best, especially now that the nation is engaged in several battles.”