Check Nigeria Police Recruitment Shortlist for Medical Screening

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced that date for the Medical Screening stage for the 2025 Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Constables and Specialist Recruitment Exercise will commence commence in July 2026, following the successful conclusion of the physical screening and written examination/aptitude test.

Only candidates passed the candidates who passed the written examination will be eligible for medical screening and examination which is the last stage of the recruitment process and the successful applicants will be selected for training college.

Shortlisted candidates are advised to start checking their recruitment status from Thursday 16th July, 2026 by 12:00am through the Nigeria Police recruitment portal. Only candidates whose names appear on the portal can print their invitation slips.

This article will guide you on important stuffs applicants need to know about the Nigeria Police Medical Screening 2026, which include the medical screening date, required documents, how to check the shortlist status, common mistakes to avoid.

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Nigeria Police Recruitment Medical Screening Update

The medical screening is scheduled to be be conducted after the written examination and aptitude test. It will be carried out to determine whether candidates are medically and mentally fit to participate in the training and serve in the Nigeria Police Force.

At the Medical screening, Nigeria Police Force medical professionals will assess applicants to make sure they pass all the test ane checks. Candidates who failed the medical screening will be disqualified and will not be part of candidates for training college.

Key Updates for the 2026 Nigeria Police Recruitment

Physical Screening: From 9th March to 18th April, 2026.
Written Examination/Aptitude Test: 28th to 30th April, 2026.
Release of Final Training List, Medical Screening and Documentation: Thursday, 16th July 2026.

Selected candidates are to check for their dates for documentation in their training college call-up invitation slip.

How to Check Nigeria Police Medical Screening Shortlist

Candidates who participated in the previous recruitment stages will be notify when to check their shortlist status.

Link to Print NPF Training Call-Up Slip

As the final list of selected candidates for medical screening, documentation and possible training camp, you can use the link below to check your status and print the training college call-up slip.

Nigeria Police Recruitment Portal

https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng

Training College Call-Up Slip Portal:

https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng/college-slip

What Applicants Should Know About the Medical Screening and Documentation

In the medical screening, applicants will undergo physical, medical and mental check to determine their readiness for training and security duties. This include the followings:

General medical examination
Blood pressure checks
Vision (Eye) test
Auditory (Hearing) test
HIV test
Drug test
Psychological assessment

Required Documents for Medical Screening and Documentation

Candidates are go along with the original and photocopies of their documents and credentials.

Printed Training College Call-Up Invitation Slip.
National Identification Number (NIN) Slip.
Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age.
Indigene Certificate
Educational certificates
Trade Test certificate for (Specialist Applicants).
Passport photographs
Any supporting documents.

Candidates who passed the medical examination and documentation will be invited for training college in their state of origin. while those who failed will disqualified.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Do not allow a simple mistake to let you lose your chance in the medical screening and documentation. To improve your chance, avoid the followings:

1. Arriving Late

This is uniform work where lateness and laziness will not be entertained, so avoid arriving late to the venue.

2. Forgetting Important Documents

This is an important stage that you can afford to forget any requirement, arrange all the documents needed for the schedule date.

3. Using Fake Certificates

If you try to bypass your documentation by using forge documents is better you think twice!!! You know the place you will be!

4. Ignoring Instructions

Paramilitary job is rules and instructions abiding, there avoid unnecessary wahala by following in instructions.

6. Wearing Inappropriate Clothing

So not wearing any prohibited clothes or items that is not allowed.

Application Tips for Shortlisted Candidates

Regularly visit the portal for new update and instructions.
Print several copies of your invitations slip slips and documents for submission during documentation.
Arrange all your documents to make sure none is missing and put them in a file.
Eat healthy food, drinks more water and do regular exercise to train you body ahead.
Arrive to the venue at least one hour before time.

Candidates who used the above advise have a high chance of scaling through the medical screening and documentation stage.

What Happens After Medical Screening and Documentation

Those that satisfied the medical test and passed the documentation will be issued a pass to start their training in the Police College on the date to be announced by the Commission.

List of items for training will be announced.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will the Nigeria Police Medical Screening begin?

The medical screening exercise will appear on the applicants invitation slips.

Who is eligible for the medical screening?

Only candidates who successfully passed the physical screening and written examination and have been shortlisted by the Police Service Commission will participate.

How Can I Check Shortlist Status?

Visit the Nigeria Police recruitment portal, log in using your NIN to check your recruitment status. If successful, you will be able to print your invitation slip.

Where can I print my invitation slip?

Candidates can print their invitation slips through the official Nigeria Police recruitment portal and the Training College Call-Up Slip page.

What documents should I bring?

Applicants should come with:

Invitation slip
Acknowledgement slip
NIN slip
Valid ID
Educational certificates
State of Origin certificate
Birth certificate or age declaration
Passport photographs
Other documents specified on the invitation slip

What happens if I failed the medical screening?

Failure in the medical screening means permanent disqualification from the recruitment exercise. Don’t joke with this stage.

Can someone attend the screening on my behalf ?

Failure for candidates to appear by themselves means they are not ready and will be expelled.

What should I wear to the medical screening?

What to wear to the screening is already listed on the successful candidates training invitation slip.

What happens after the medical screening?

Candidates who successfully pass the medical screening will be considered for the final training list and posted to designated Police Training Colleges.