Police Recruitment Print Slip 2026 PDF: How to Check Shortlist and Print Invitation Slip
The Nigerian police has released a list of shortlisted candidates who made the first list of the screening exercise to transition to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Applicants who applied for the police recruitment can now check their application status on the NPF Recruitment Portal to know if they are among the successful candidates.
Out of 609,886 candidates who applied for the 2025-2026 police recruitment application, 416,323 were shortlisted to participate in the screening exercise.
If you are among those shortlisted, you are required to print your invitation letter for the screening exercise.
In this post, we will provide you with every information you have regarding the Police Recruitment Print Slip PDF download, how to check the shortlist and step-by-step guides on how to print your invitation letter in PDF.
About Nigerian Police (NPF)
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), established in 1820 and defined by the 1999 Constitution. It is the principal law enforcement agency in Nigeria. Its main focus is to maintain law, order, and to protect the life and properties of Nigerians.
States that Can Print the Police Recruitment Invitation
Below are list of states in Nigeria that is eligible to print the police recruitment invitation PDF:
| Abia State | Adamawa State | Akwa Ibom State |
| Anambra State | Bauchi State | Bayelsa State |
| Benue State | Borno State | Cross River State |
| Delta State | Ebonyi State | Edo State |
| Ekiti State | Enugu State | Gombe State |
| Imo State | Jigawa State | Kaduna State |
| Kano State | Katsina State | Kebbi State |
| Kogi State | Kwara State | Lagos State |
| Nasarawa State | Niger State | Ogun State |
| Ondo State | Osun State | Oyo State |
| Plateau State | Rivers State | Sokoto State |
| Taraba State | Yobe State | Zamfara State |
| FCT Abuja |
How to Check Police Shortlist 2026
Follow the procedure below learn How to Check the Nigerian Police Recruitment Shortlist:
- Visit the Nigerian Police Recruitment Shortlist portal at www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng/print-slip
- Enter your 11 digits NIN number in the space provided
- Click on the “Preview Slip” link to access your shortlist status
If you encounter an error message, click it consecutively up to 5 times to access your profile.
If you are among the shortlisted candidates, your infomercial will be previewed to you, and you will be required to upload your passport photograph and signature. Those who applied as a specialist, you are also required to upload your profession certificate.
Proceed and upload the required documents in the appropriate field in JPG format and submit.
After submission, you can then proceed to print your invitation in PDF format by following the procedure below.
How to Print Police Invitation Slip PDF
To print your Nigerian Police Recruitment Invitation Slip in PDF, kindly follow the steps below:
- Visit the Nigerian Police Recruitment portal at www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng
- Click on the “Proceed to Physical Screening” tab
Your invitation will be opened to you in PDF for download, click on the print, to print or save it as PDF in your device for future printing.
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When is The Police Recruitment Screening?
The official date schedule for the Nigerian police recruitment exercise is March 9, to April 18 2026. All shortlisted candidates are expected to appear at their respective state of screening at their given date and time as shown in their invitation letter.
Is the Recruitment Portal Shortlist Out?
Yes, the Police recruitment portal 2026 shortlist is out, and it can be accessed on the police recruitment portal shortlist at www.policerecruitment.gov.ng portal.
Who Can Access the Police Recruitment Portal Shortlist PDF 2026?
Everyone who applied for the police recruitment are eligible to access the Portal and check if they have been shortlisted.