The Police Service Commission, PSC, has rescheduled the date for the medical screening and examination for candidates for Police recruitment into the Constable cadre across the country as a result of the ongoing Muslim Ramadan fast and the Christian Lenten period.
The PSC in a statement signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani said the screening exercise will now commence on Tuesday, April 16th 2024 to allow for the conclusion of these religious obligations.
He explained that ” the exercises are expected to hold in the 17 Zonal Command Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force and in Kaduna, Yobe and Zamfara States which have been accorded special considerations because of the security challenges in those states. Candidates from these states are to do the screening and practical tests in their states of origin.
Ani also said Police Colleges situated in States hosting the Zonal Command Headquarters will also provide venues for the exercises.
The PSC PRO stated, “the screening is expected to last for two weeks and will signal the successful conclusion of the exercise”
“Specialist applicants who participated in the physical and credentials screening but were not involved in the JAMB conducted Computer-based tests will also be subjected to practical tests and medical screening during the period”.
The statement further disclosed that the Police Recruitment Board will contact shortlisted candidates with detailed information on where and when they are expected to arrive at the venues of their screening.
It added that successful candidates from the medical screening exercise will proceed to Police Colleges for their mandatory training.
PSC reschedules applicant’s medical screening, examination to April 16th