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flag Nigeria received 616,873 applications for 50,000 police constables in 2026, with 434,604 qualified for next steps.

flag The Nigeria Police Service Commission has completed the application phase for the 2026 recruitment of 50,000 constables, receiving 616,873 applications over an eight-week period ending February 8, 2026. flag Adamawa State led with 38,989 applicants, while Ebonyi and Anambra had the lowest numbers. flag Of the applicants, 442,592 were male and 114,640 female, with 348,974 applying for General Duty and 85,630 for Specialist roles. flag The PSC screened out 121,596 applicants, leaving 434,604 qualified for physical screening and credential verification. flag The recruitment, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aims to strengthen national security and expand police capacity, with the PSC citing strong youth interest and improved state participation after a two-week deadline extension.

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