By Solomon OKPO | The Evangelist Crime Desk
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the timetable for the 2026 promotion examinations for senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force, covering the ranks of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and Superintendent of Police (SP).
The examinations are scheduled to take place from Monday, September 28 to Wednesday, September 30, 2026, across police state commands and the Federal Capital Territory.
According to the timetable, officers seeking promotion from SP to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) will write their examination on Monday, September 28. Accreditation is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., while the examination will hold from 11:00 a.m. to noon.
On Tuesday, September 29, officers in the DSP-to-SP cadre will sit for their promotion examination. Accreditation will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., followed by the examination from 11:00 a.m. to noon. The ASP-to-DSP examination will hold on Wednesday, September 30, with accreditation from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and the examination from noon to 1:00 p.m.
The Commission directed participating officers to report promptly at their respective state command headquarters with the required credentials. Candidates are expected to be assessed on areas including professional studies, relevant laws and regulations, and police operational procedures.
The promotion examinations form part of the Commission’s assessment process for determining officers’ eligibility for advancement within the Nigeria Police Force.
