The Oyo State Police Command has announced the commencement date for the screening of shortlisted applicants in the ongoing nationwide recruitment of 50,000 police constables.
The screening exercise is scheduled to begin on March 9, 2026, and is aimed at strengthening the state’s security workforce.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. AyanladeOlayinka, shortlisted candidates are required to report to the Officers’ Mess at the Oyo State Police Command Headquarters, Eleyele, on the specific date and time indicated on their invitation.
Mr. Olayinka advised applicants to log onto the official recruitment portal to confirm their status and print the necessary documents ahead of the screening exercise.
He said candidates must present several documents during the screening, including an invitation slip bearing their assigned table number, screening forms, evidence of physical and mental fitness issued by a government-recognised hospital, a National Identification Number (NIN) printout or NIMC card, an O’Levelcertificate, a birth certificate or declaration of age, and a local government or state of origin certificate.
Applicants seeking specialist positions are also required to present their trade test certificates, in addition to a duly completed guarantors’ form.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Femi Haruna, emphasised that the recruitment process is free, transparent, and strictly merit-based.
“The recruitment process is completely free, transparent, and strictly based on merit. Applicants must not pay money to anyone. Anyone caught demanding or collecting money from candidates will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law,” he said.
The command assured eligible applicants that adequate measures have been put in place to ensure a credible and orderly screening exercise.
