The Police College Ikeja has been designated as the venue for the 2026 police recruitment written examination in Lagos, as the Police Service Commission fix April 28 to 30 for the nationwide exercise.
The examination, which will be conducted across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, is strictly for applicants who successfully passed the physical and credentials screening stage of the recruitment process.
Eligible candidates have been directed to access the official recruitment portal from April 24, 2026, to print their examination invitation cards, which contain details of their specific date, time, and venue.
Applicants are expected to come to the examination centre with a pen, their National Identification Number (NIN) slip with a clear photograph issued by the National Identity Management Commission, and a printed copy of their examination invitation card. The approved dress code is white shorts, white T-shirt, and white canvas.
Reiterating its stance on transparency, the Commission warned that the recruitment process is entirely free, cautioning candidates against job racketeering, scams, or any form of financial inducement.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Fatai Tijani, urged all candidates in the state to comply strictly with the guidelines, arrive early at the venue, and maintain orderly conduct throughout the examination period.
