NPF Medical Screening Date 2026 Shortlist | Check Here

NPF medical screening date is starting from July 16 – 22 July 2026. To check your shortlist status, visit npfapplication.psc.gov.ng, the requirements for screening and other vital update you should have today are covered in this article.

If you had submitted application for the Nigerian Police Force recruitment recently conducted by the National Police Commission Service, was shortlisted for CBT exam, wrote the exam, passed and currently want to know the new date for medicals screening, you’re not alone.

There are thousands of other candidates who went through the exact same process and are currently awaiting the release of NPF medical screening date 2026.

When is NPF Medical Screening Date 2026

The Police Service Commission (PSC) in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force have officially announced that medical screening for shortlisted candidates will begin from Thursday, 16th July – Wednesday, 22nd July 2026.

Download PSC 50,000 Constable Shortlist 2026

To download, check and confirm if your name is among the 50,000 Constable officers shortlisted by the Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday, 16th July 2026 then visit https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng, click print call-up letter, and enter your NIN or application number.

Requirements for 50,000 Constable Screening/Training

Have you been shortlisted by the Police Service Commission (PSC) for the 50,000 constable recruitment exercise and have been invited for medical screening/training? If yes, here are the documents to take to the center.

• Colour printout of the PSC call-up slip
• NIN slip
• BVN slip
• Original and photocopies of academic certificates, birth certificate, medical report, certificate of origin and other support documents.

The dress code for all shortlisted candidates is White shorts, white T-shirts and white canvas.

Will Nigeria Police Release Second Shortlist for Medical Screening 2026?

Many candidates who passed the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) written examination and checked the Police Service Commission (PSC) portal on 16th July 2026 for the medical shortlist but yet didn’t see their names.

This has prompted them to ask a very important questions and that is if the Police Service Commission (PSC) will release a second shortlist for medical screening.

As of today, the Police Service Commission have not released a separate shortlist or second set of names for the 2026 medical screening. If there is anything like that, selected candidates will be contacted and also the notice will be made via the official PSC portal npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.

Below is the full breakdown of the 50,000-constable recruitment exercise and it reflects what has actually happened, what is confirmed, and what candidates should watch out for.

Stage	Dates	Status
Online Application:	December 2025 – February 2026	Completed
Physical/Credential Screening:	March 9 – April 18, 2026	Completed
Written Examination (CBT):	April 28 – 30, 2026	Completed
Final Shortlist (Successful Applicants):	Released 16th July 2026	Completed
Medical Screening & Documentation Date:	Available on the College Call-up slip	Ongoing
Training Resumption:	Date to be communicated	Pending

So, Will there Be a Second Shortlist?

According to official statements by the Police Service, here the most accurate answers:

1. There is one confirmed list right now: the final list of successful candidates for the 50,000-constable screening exercise was released on 16th July 2026 and till date a second list have not been published.
2. If the need for a second list arises before training resumes, PSC will contact candidates via their registered email address or publish the list on their official portal.

NPF Medical Screening/Training Schedule

The Police Commission Service (PSC) medical screening and training for the 2026 50,000 shortlisted constable officers across the thirty-six (36) states of Nigeria including FCT are as follows:

S/N	State	Screening/Training Date
1	Abia State	16 July – 22 July 2026
2	Adamawa State	16 July – 22 July 2026
3	Akwa Ibom State	16 July – 22 July 2026
4	Anambra State	16 July – 22 July 2026
5	Bauchi State	16 July – 22 July 2026
6	Bayelsa State	16 July – 22 July 2026
7	Benue State	16 July – 22 July 2026
8	Borno State	16 July – 22 July 2026
9	Jigawa State	16 July – 22 July 2026
10	Kaduna State	16 July – 22 July 2026
11	Kano State	16 July – 22 July 2026
12	Katsina State	16 July – 22 July 2026
13	Kebbi State	16 July – 22 July 2026
14	Kogi State	16 July – 22 July 2026
15	Kwara State	16 July – 22 July 2026
16	Lagos State	16 July – 22 July 2026
17	Sokoto State	16 July – 22 July 2026
18	Taraba State	16 July – 22 July 2026
19	Cross River State	16 July – 22 July 2026
20	Delta State	16 July – 22 July 2026
21	Ebonyi State	16 July – 22 July 2026
22	Edo State	16 July – 22 July 2026
23	Ekiti State	16 July – 22 July 2026
24	Enugu State	16 July – 22 July 2026
25	Gombe State	16 July – 22 July 2026
26	Imo State	16 July – 22 July 2026
27	Nasarawa State	16 July – 22 July 2026
28	Niger State	16 July – 22 July 2026
29	Ogun State	16 July – 22 July 2026
30	Ondo State	16 July – 22 July 2026
31	Osun State	16 July – 22 July 2026
32	Oyo State	16 July – 22 July 2026
33	Plateau State	16 July – 22 July 2026
34	Rivers State	16 July – 22 July 2026
35	Yobe State	16 July – 22 July 2026
36	Zamfara State	16 July – 22 July 2026

In ability to adhere to your screening schedule will result in automatic disqualification. Thus, take it seriously.

How to Check NPF Shortlist 2026 for Medical Screening

The names of shortlisted candidates for the 2026 NPF medical screening was released on Thursday, 16th July 2026. Here’s how to confirm your status:

1. Visit the official PSC recruitment portal https://npfapplication.psc.gov.ng
2. Log in using your NIN or email address and password used for NPF application.  
3. Con your dashboard, click “medicals status”
4. Immediately a dialogue box will pop indicating if you’ve been shortlisted or not.
5. To download the PDF, open the recruitment portal
6. Click vacancies on the menu
7. Scroll to locate “2026 shortlist for Medical Screening”
8. Download the PDF, open and search for your name.

We recommend you print the invitation slip after confirming your status. Print at least two (2) copies. One will be for NPF screening officials while the other is for your record.

The NPF shortlist for medical screening is usually released in batches, so if your name isn’t showing today, check back after 24 to 48 hours.

If after checking for several times, your name does not still reflect, then you did not make the medical screening shortlist for this batch.

Who is Eligible for NPF Medical Screening 2026?

The Nigeria Police Force recruitment screening is not just for anyone, below are the criteria that qualifies you for the shortlist:

• Candidate must have submitted online application form for NPF recruitment at npfapplication.psc.gov.ng
• Must have participated in the physical screening exercise that took place form 9th March to 18th April 2026.
• He or she must have passed the computer-Based Test (CBT) that was held from 28th to 30th April 2026.

Missing any of the above stages automatically disqualifies you for medical screening.

Documents Required for NPF Medical Screening 2026

If you have been shortlisted for the screening exercise, this is not the time to improvise because if you missing any document gives ground for immediate disqualification.

• Printed Medical Screening Invitation Slip (must be downloaded from npfapplication.psc.gov.ng)
• Your acknowledgement slip which must contain your application or reference code.
• Original NIN card or slip
• Original copies of your WAEC, NECO, or GCE certificate  
• Birth certificate or Age Declaration from a court of right jurisdiction
• State of Origin certificate
• LGA identification letter
• Recent passport photographs with white background
• Additional qualifications such as OND, HND, BSc, and NYSC etc.

It is important to carry both originals and photocopies of the aforementioned documents.

What to look out for at NPF Medical Screening Test 2026

• General health check: Doctors assigned by the Nigeria Police Force will assess your overall health to ascertain there is no underlying chronic illness like diabetes, hypertension, or serious heart conditions etc.
• Vision test: Sight is an important asset for NPF officers as such candidates will be tested for short or long sightedness issues.
• Hearing assessment: Basic hearing tests will be conducted to confirm there is no underlying hearing loss problem.
• Cardiovascular fitness: Blood pressure will be measured and also heart rate checks will be done. Taking energy drink or excessive caffeine before your screening is prohibited.
• Musculoskeletal assessment: This part of the test is to confirm your posture, limb structure, and overall physical mobility.
• Drug and substance test: The use of drugs is highly prohibited for police officers thus candidates will be screened to confirm there is no abuse or usage of such.
• Practical tips: sleep well the night before, eat a light meal, wear comfortable clothing you can easily change out of, and arrive at least 30 minutes early. Stress and poor preparation affect results.

What Happens After Medical Screening?

After the medical screening is concluded, successful candidates would undergo the Nigeria Police Force training/orientation program. Those who sial through shall be offered appointment letter and then deployed to duty post.

Stay Vigilant

The NPF medical screening just like other stages of this recruitment exercise is completely free of charge. Report any one, group or website that may attempt to entice you or guarantee medical clearance to the appropriate authorities.

Remember, the official portal to always get latest news and update about the Nigeria Police Force recruitment 2026 is npfapplication.psc.gov.ng. Avoid third party websites like www.policerecruitment.ng, .org.ng or .com.ng etc.

In conclusion, the NPF medical screening date 2026 if from Thursday, 16 July 2026 till Wednesday 22 July 2026. Put your documents in place and report accordingly as failure to do so will result to disqualification.

Disclaimer

CareerPointer is an independent career information and job alerts platform. This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not in any way indicate that we’re affiliated to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Ensure to confirm dates and other vital information at NPF official website npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.