The Police Service Commission has emphasized that the ongoing recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force’s Constable cadre is completely free, from the registration stage up to the final stage, which involves a medical examination.

The PSC clarified this in response to a circulating message instructing shortlisted candidates to bring N2,000 each for the physical screening.

This message, bearing the name of the commission, stated, “Congratulations, you have been shortlisted for the physical screening on 8th January 2024, bring along 2k when coming.”

According to a statement from the PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, released on the commission’s official account, “The Police Service Commission has been made aware of a fake publication on social media requesting potential candidates for the Constable cadre recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force to bring N2,000.

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The commission firmly disassociates itself from this misleading publication and reiterates that the ongoing recruitment process, including the registration and the final medical examination, remains free of charge. There has been no change to warrant asking candidates to bring N2,000 for the screening exercise.”

The commission warns that it will not tolerate the interference of fraudsters attempting to compromise the ongoing recruitment exercise.

It advises candidates to disregard such misleading messages, as the Police Recruitment Board is currently sending detailed information to successful candidates regarding the requirements for the screening exercise.

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The commission further assures that it will not impose any fees on candidates and will ensure a transparent, merit-based recruitment process in adherence to the Federal Character principles.

Candidates are urged to avoid attempting shortcuts in order to ensure the integrity of the recruitment exercise, as stringent regulations have been put in place from start to finish.

The Board commits to meet international standards in the recruitment process, ensuring that the resulting candidates are of high quality and fit for service in the police force.”