The Police Service Commission (PSC) has said that the application process for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force is free, with no payment required from applicants at any stage of the process.
The statement followed reports of illegal charges of up to ₦15,000 or more being collected by some cyber cafes and their agents from applicants seeking to apply for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The PSC spokesman, Torty Njoku Kalu, in a statement on Monday, January 5, 2026, said that the unscrupulous elements were falsely claiming that part of the money is remitted to the Commission and other government authorities.
“Prospective applicants are strongly advised to personally visit the official recruitment portal at: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng to submit their applications directly, without necessarily involving third parties.
“The Commission warns that anyone found engaging in such fraudulent activities will face the full wrath of the law.
“Applicants are urged to report any demands for payment to the nearest police station or directly to the Police Service Commission via: 07054992071 (SMS/Whatsapp only).
“The PSC remains committed to a transparent, merit-based, and accessible recruitment process.”
