Latest news about nigeria prison service recruitment

Here are the latest news and updates about the Nigerian Prison Service recruitment:

Latest Recruitment Exercise:

The Nigerian Prison Service (NPS) has announced a new recruitment exercise for various positions. The recruitment is for the following categories:

  1. Correctional Officers (COs)
  2. Assistant Correctional Officers (ACOs)
  3. Senior Correctional Officers (SCOs)
  4. Assistant Superintendent of Correctional Services (ASCs)
  5. Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCCs)

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the recruitment, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be a Nigerian citizen by birth or descent
  2. Be between the ages of 18 and 30 years for COs and ACOs, and between 21 and 35 years for SCOs, ASCs, and DCCs
  3. Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognized institution
  4. Have a valid NYSC discharge certificate (for graduates)
  5. Be physically and mentally fit

Application Process:

The application process is online and can be accessed through the Nigerian Prison Service website: www.prisons.gov.ng. Applicants are required to fill out the online application form and upload their required documents, including:

  1. Passport photograph
  2. Birth certificate
  3. Educational certificates
  4. NYSC discharge certificate (for graduates)
  5. Professional certificates (for relevant fields)

Deadline:

The application deadline is usually announced on the Nigerian Prison Service website and other relevant platforms. The deadline for the latest recruitment exercise is not yet announced, but it is expected to be in the coming weeks.

Important Notes:

  1. The Nigerian Prison Service recruitment is free of charge, and applicants are advised not to pay any fees to anyone.
  2. The recruitment process is competitive, and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
  3. The Nigerian Prison Service reserves the right to reject any application that does not meet the eligibility criteria or is incomplete.

Contact Information:

For more information about the Nigerian Prison Service recruitment, applicants can contact the following:

  1. Nigerian Prison Service Headquarters: www.prisons.gov.ng
  2. Nigerian Prison Service Recruitment Portal: www.prisons.gov.ng/recruitment
  3. Nigerian Prison Service Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Please note that the information provided is subject to change, and applicants are advised to check the Nigerian Prison Service website and other relevant platforms for the latest updates.