Ekiti police begin screening for recruitment of constables
By Boye Oyeyemi
The Nigeria Police Force in Ekiti State has commenced the physical and credential screening exercise for applicants seeking recruitment as general duty and specialist police constables.
As disclosed by the command, the screening exercise would run from March 9 to April 18, 2026.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Sunday Abutu, urged applicants who completed the online registration to verify their eligibility on the official recruitment portal.
According to the command, applicants are required to present documents such as invitation slips, application submission slips, screening forms, guarantor forms, and valid identification including the National Identity Management Commission National Identity Number slip.
Similarly, other required documents include O’Level certificates, birth certificates or age declarations, and certificates of origin duly signed by local government authorities, while specialist applicants are expected to provide trade test certificates.
Speaking on the recruitment exercise, the state Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, urged candidates to conduct themselves properly during the screening, stressing that the recruitment process is strictly merit-based and free of charge.
