Check Nigeria Police Medical Screening Shortlist and Date 2026

Check Nigeria Police Medical Screening Shortlist and Date 2026

The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has announced the commencement of the Medical Screening stage for the 2025/2026 Constables and Specialist Recruitment Exercise. The Medical Screening follows the physical and credential screening and the Computer Based Test (CBT).

The Nigeria Police medical screening is announced to commence on Saturday,l 17th May, 2026, across the country and it will be conducted in batches. Only candidates who passed the written aptitude test and meet the required cut-off mark will be invited to participate.

Who is Eligible for Nigeria Police Medical Screening 2026?

Medical screening is for shortlisted applicants who successfully passed all the preceding stages of the recruitment process, including:

• Submitted the online application forms.
• Attendee the Physical and credential screening.
• Sat for the written aptitude test/examination.

If you did not pass the examination or your name does not appear on the NPF medical shortlist, you are not eligible to attend the screening exercise.

Nigeria Police Medical Screening Date and Schedule

The NPF medical screening exercise is expected to take place between 17th and 31st May, 2026. To ensure coordination and order during the process, it will be done in batches.

There will be a provision of the following for each shortlisted applicant:

• Specific date for screening
• Time for all applicants
• Medical screeningvenue/center

Screening venues are available nationwide and would be at designated State Police Zonal Headquarters.

How to Check Nigeria Police Medical Screening Shortlist Status

All candidates are advised to check their recruitment status online through the NPF Recruitment Portal at https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.

Official Portal to Check and Print NPF Recruitment Medical Screening Invitation Slip

Visit the Nigeria Police Recruitment Portal below.

• https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng

Using the portal, shortlisted candidates can:

• Confirm if their name is on the medical screening list.
• Check their screening date,time and centre
• Print or download their medical screening invitation slip

Documents Required for Nigeria Police Medical Screening

Candidates invited for the medical screening must attend with original and photocopies of the following documents:

• Printed Medical Screening Invitation Slip.
• Submission or Acknowledgement Slip.
• National Identification Number (NIN) slip or (NIN) card.
• O’Level result(s) (original)
• Certificate of Birth or Declaration of Age.
• Trade Test Certificate (for the specialist applicants only).
• Recent passport photographs

NPF Medical Screening Dressing

Shortlisted applicants are required to appear in:

• Plain white T-shirt
• White shorts
• White canvas
• Face mask

Failure to present any document may lead to disqualification.

Medical Tests to be Conducted

During screening exercise, candidates will be subjected to several basic medical and physical examinations to determine fitness for police service. These include:

• Blood Pressure Test
• Eye and vision examination
• Audiometry test
• Urine and drug screening
• General physical fitness examination.

Candidates are recommended to be calm and honest throughout the process because all tests are mandatory.

Important Reminders for Applicants

Candidates should remember the following to avoid mistakes and last minute troubles:

• Check the recruitment portal on a daily basis for any updates.
• Attend screening on the given date and time only.
• If your name is not shortlisted, do not travel to any screening venue.
• The recruitment exercise is free of charge, do not pay anyone.
• Document preparations and arrangements should be done long before they are needed.

The examination board will disqualify any candidate caught trying to cheat procedures or using false documents.

What Happens After the Medical Screening?

Candidates who successfully passed the medical screening  will be eligible for the next stage recruitment stages, which are;

• Verification of background and character.
• Final of list of the successful candidates.
• Final documentation Deployment to Nigeria Police training schools for training.

Key Nigeria Police Recruitment Dates for 2026

A brief summary of major recruitment activities is given below:

• Physical & Credential Screening: March 9th – April 18th, 2026m
• Written Examination : April 28th – 30th, 2026.
• Medical Screening: Starts May 17th, 2026.

These dates are applied nationwide and are part of the official PSC-NPF recruitment timeline.

Final Note to Applicants

The Nigeria Police medical screening is  a vital stage in the recruitment exercise and Only candidates who meet all the requirements and follow the instructions will move to the next stage. Shortlisted applicants should make sure the attend the screening.

For information, always use the official recruitment portal and ignore unverified messages and proposals for payment from individuals claiming to influence the process.

Nigeria Police Medical Screening 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will the Nigeria Police medical screening for 2026 start?

The medical screening for the 2025/2026 recruitment exercise is scheduled to begin on Saturday, 17th May 2026 and will run in batches until 31st May 2026, as announced by the Police Service Commission in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force.

Who is eligible for the NPF medical screening?

Only candidates who completed the online application, passed the physical and credential screening, and met the cut off mark in the written aptitude test are eligible. If your name is not on the shortlist, you should not attend.

How can I check my Nigeria Police medical screening status?

Applicants should log in to the Nigeria Police Recruitment Portal to confirm their status, screening date, time, and venue.

What documents are required for the medical screening?

Shortlisted candidates must bring their invitation slip, acknowledgement slip, NIN slip or card, O’Level result, birth certificate or age declaration, and passport photographs. Specialist applicants must also present a trade test certificate.

Is the Nigeria Police medical screening free?

Yes. The entire recruitment process is free. Candidates are advised to ignore anyone requesting payment or claiming influence over the process.

What happens after the medical screening?

Candidates who pass will proceed to background checks, final selection, and deployment to Nigeria Police training schools for training.

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