The management of the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano State, wishes to notify all prospective applicants that the dates, requirements, and state-by-state schedule for the comprehensive screening exercise for the 13th Regular Course degree programmes have been officially released.
According to an official announcement by the Commandant of the Academy, AIG Auwal Musa Muhammad, ANIPR, MSPSP, PSC, the multi-stage evaluation exercise—encompassing the Computer-Based Test (CBT), physical features examination, medical screening, and the final Selection Board Interview—will commence on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Academy campus in Wudil, Kano State.
EXAMINATION SLIP PRINTING WINDOW
All shortlisted candidates must log in to the official POLAC portal to print their examination slips between August 25 and September 8, 2026. Candidates are strongly urged to complete this process early and thoroughly review all printed information prior to traveling to Kano State.
COMPREHENSIVE BATCHING SCHEDULE FOR CBT & SCREENING
The screening exercise will run from Wednesday, September 9 to Friday, September 18, 2026. Candidates are assigned to specific screening batches based on their State of Origin as follows:
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Batch 1 (Wednesday, September 9, 2026): Candidates originating from Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, and Bauchi (Batch A) States.
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Batch 2 (Thursday, September 10, 2026): Candidates originating from Bauchi (Batch B), Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, and Delta States.
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Batch 3 (Friday, September 11, 2026): Candidates originating from Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Gombe, and Imo States.
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Batch 4 (Saturday, September 12, 2026): Candidates originating from Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, and Katsina States.
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Batch 5 (Sunday, September 13, 2026): Candidates originating from Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, and Nasarawa States.
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Batch 6 (Monday, September 14, 2026): Candidates originating from Niger, Ogun, Ondo, and Osun States.
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Batch 7 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026): Candidates originating from Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, and Taraba States.
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Batch 8 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026): Candidates originating from Yobe and Zamfara States.
MANDATORY DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must present both the original copies and clean photocopies of the following credentials upon arrival at the screening venue:
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Primary School Leaving Certificate (PSLC).
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Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) result statement (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB).
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Official JAMB UTME Result Slip.
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Birth Certificate or valid Age Declaration.
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Local Government Area (LGA) Certificate of Indigeneship.
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Formal Letter of Identification.
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Fully executed Guarantor’s Form signed by appropriate authorities.
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Official Medical Certificate of Fitness obtained from a recognized Government Hospital.
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National Identification Number (NIN) Slip.
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Four (4) recent color passport photographs.
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Official Application Acknowledgement Slip printed from the POLAC portal.
MANDATORY DRESS CODE
All prospective candidates must adhere strictly to the standardized physical training attire throughout the screening process:
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Plain White T-Shirt
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Plain White Shorts
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Plain White Socks
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Clean White Canvas Shoes
CRITICAL DIRECTIVES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES
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Arrival Time: Candidates must arrive at the Academy campus in Wudil exactly one day prior to their designated batch’s screening date.
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Accommodation: On-campus lodging facilities will be provided for all candidates for the duration of their scheduled exercise.
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Access Restrictions: Parents, guardians, and unauthorized visitors are strictly barred from entering the Academy premises throughout the screening period.
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Public Security Advisory: Beware of online scammers, deceptive social media handles, and third-party agents claiming to offer placement assistance. The Nigeria Police Academy does not charge fees for admissions, and all authentic information is published exclusively on the official portal.
This public announcement was officially authorized by DSP Umar Musa Isah, Police Public Relations Officer, for the Commandant, Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State. Candidates are advised to prepare their documents meticulously and adhere strictly to their scheduled dates.
