The Police Service Commission (PSC) has cautioned members of the public against a purported list of candidates for medical screening currently circulating online, describing the document as false and not issued by the Commission.
In a statement released on Monday by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC said no shortlist has been published for the medical examination phase of the ongoing recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Police Force.
“The attention of the Police Service Commission has been drawn to a fake list currently circulating on social media, purporting to be a shortlist of candidates scheduled for medical examination,” the statement said.
The Commission explained that the process of assessing the recently conducted written examination has not yet been completed, adding that successful candidates will be contacted once the exercise is concluded.
“The evaluation of the written examination is still at its concluding stage, and invitation for medical examination will be communicated to successful applicants in the coming days,” the Commission stated.
According to the PSC, candidates who qualify for the next stage will receive notifications through official channels, including email messages, SMS alerts and the recruitment portal.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a transparent and merit-driven recruitment process, stressing that the standard of personnel recruited into the police force remains vital to effective policing across the country.
It also urged applicants to be cautious of fraudsters who may attempt to take advantage of the recruitment exercise by spreading misleading information or making false promises.
The PSC advised candidates to rely only on verified communication from the Commission and disregard any unofficial announcements regarding the exercise.
Reiterating its position on the recruitment process, the Commission reminded applicants that the exercise remains free from start to finish.
The Commission further reminded applicants that the ongoing recruitment exercise “is completely FREE at all stages,” urging candidates to disregard unofficial messages and await formal communication from the Commission.