Nigerian Prison Service Shortlisted Candidates 2024 Final List

If you are one of the applicants who applied for the Nigerian Prison Service recruitment 2024, you must be eager to know if you have been shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process. The good news is that the Nigerian Prison Service (NPS) has released the list of successful candidates who made it to the final list.

In this blog post, we will show you how to check your name on the NPS shortlisted portal, what to expect from the screening exercise, and other important information you need to know.

What is the Nigerian Prison Service?

The Nigerian Prison Service (NPS) is a federal government agency under the Ministry of Interior that is responsible for the administration and management of prisons in Nigeria. The NPS aims to provide safe, secure, and humane custody and reformation of offenders in line with international best practices.

The NPS also offers various vocational and educational programs to help inmates acquire skills and knowledge that can facilitate their reintegration into society.

The Nigerian Prison Service recruitment 2024 was part of the government’s efforts to reform and modernize the correctional system in Nigeria. The recruitment exercise was aimed at filling up vacant positions in various cadres of the NPS, such as superintendent, inspectorate, and assistant cadres.

The recruitment exercise was also meant to enhance the capacity and professionalism of the NPS staff, as well as improve the welfare and working conditions of the personnel.

According to the NPS spokesperson, Francis Enobore, over 800,000 candidates applied for the Nigerian Prison Service recruitment 2024. However, only about 6,000 candidates were shortlisted for the final list, representing less than one percent of the total applicants. The shortlisted candidates were selected based on their academic qualifications, age, height, chest measurement, and physical fitness.

How to check the Nigerian Prison Service shortlisted candidates PDF

The Nigerian Prison Service shortlisted candidates 2024 final list can be accessed via the official NPS website at www.corrections.gov.ng or www.prisons.gov.ng. To check your name on the list, follow these steps:

• Visit the NPS website at www.corrections.gov.ng or www.prisons.gov.ng
• Scroll down to the middle of the home page
• Under Shortlisted Candidates, click View Full List
• Download the PDF file containing the names of the shortlisted candidates
• Search for your name using your application number or your full name
• Alternatively, you can check your email address for a notification from the NPS officials informing you of your status

Requirements for the Nigerian Prison Service screening exercise

If you have been shortlisted for the Nigerian Prison Service screening exercise, you will need to prepare some documents and items that will be required at the screening venue. These include:

• A printout of your application confirmation slip
• A printout of your invitation letter
• A valid means of identification (such as national ID card, voter’s card, driver’s license, or international passport)
• Original and photocopies of your academic certificates
• Two recent passport photographs
• A medical report from a government hospital certifying your fitness for service
• A white T-shirt and shorts
• A pair of white canvas shoes and socks

Venues and Date of Nigerian Prison Service screening exercise

The Nigerian Prison Service screening exercise will take place at designated centers across the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The screening exercise will involve physical verification, aptitude test, oral interview, medical test, and document verification.

The screening exercise are yet to be announced. The exact date and time for each state will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates via email or SMS.

Conclusion

The Nigerian Prison Service shortlisted candidates 2024 final list is out and you can check your name on it by following the steps outlined in this blog post. If you have been shortlisted, congratulations! You are one step closer to becoming a member of the NPS. However, you still have to undergo the screening exercise, which will determine your final selection. Therefore, you should prepare well for the screening exercise and follow the tips we have given you. We wish you all the best in your NPS career.