Nigeria Prisons Service Recruitment 2018/2019 and How to Apply for NPS Jobs

The Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) is a government agency of Nigeria which operates prisons. The agency is headquartered in Abuja, and it is under the supervision of the Ministry of the Interior and the Civil Defence Immigration and Prisons Board.

Nigeria Prisons Service (NPS) 2018/2019 has been anticipating in the country till date, I have receive numerous requests by aspirants on various platforms yearning for legit information about the 2018 Nigeria Prisons Service Application form. Many applicants have been asking us questions like;

The key purpose of the Nigerian Prison Service recruitment is to create more jobs for Nigerian youths both graduates and undergraduates. By so doing, unemployment in Nigeria will be curbed and become story of the past.

The Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board (CDFIPB) is now accepting applications from eligible Nigerians for full time appointments into the Nigeria Prisons Service (NPS).

According to a post on the Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) website, the recruitment exercise will run from April 30 and end on June 11.

NPS Available Positions & Requirements.

CATEGORY A: Superintendent Cadre:

1. Superintendent of Prisons (SP) Medical, CONMESS 02.
   • Applicants must be holders of M.B.B.S; M.D; M.D.S; or equivalents from recognized universities.
2. Superintendent of Prisons (SP) Vetinary CONMESS 02.
   • Applicants must be holders of D.V.M from recognized universities.
3. Deputy Superintendent of Prisons (DSP) Pharmacy, CONHESS 09.
   • Applicants must possess Bachelor’s of Pharmacy degrees from recognized universities.
4. Assistant Superintendent of Prisons. I (ASP.I) CONPASS 09
   • Applicants must be holders of master’s degree from recognized Universities in the following areas: Humanities, Social Sciences, Lab. Sciences, Architecture, Engineering, Radiology, etc
5. Assistant Superintendent of Prisons II (ASP.II), CONPASS 08
   • Applicants must be holders of first degree from recognized Universities in the following areas: Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology, Estate/Town Planning, Public Health, Food Sciences, Social Works, etc.

 CATEGORY B: Inspectorate Cadre:

1. Senior Inspector of Prisons (SIP), CONPASS 08.
   • Applicants must be holders of HND certificates obtained from recognized Polytechnics/Colleges in the following areas: Estate Management, Town Planning, Public Health, Food Sciences, Social Works, etc.
2. Inspector of Prisons (IP) Nursing, CONHESS 06.
   • Applicants must be Registered Nurses (RN), Registered Midwives (RM) or Registered Nurses/Midwives (RNM) obtained from recognized institutions
3. Assistant Inspector of Prisons (AIP) CONPASS 06.
   • Applicants must be holders of OND/NCE Obtained from recognized institutions.

 CATEGORY C: Assistant Cadre:

1. Prisons Assistant I (PAI) CONPASS 05
   • Applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or their equivalents with a minimum of Five (5) credits in not more than two (2) sittings, which should include English and Mathematics or Trade Test Grade 1 (Artisans, Motor drivers, Mechanics, Auto Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters, Masons, etc.) NPS
2. Prisons Assistant II (PAII) CONPASS 04
   • Applicants must possess the GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits in not more than two (2) sittings, which should include English or Trade Test Grade II. (Artisans, Motor drivers, Mechanics, Auto Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters, Masons, etc.)
3. Prison Assistant III (PA.III) CONPASS 03.
   • Applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or its equivalents with a minimum of three (3) credits in not more than Two (2) sittings, which should include at least English or Mathematics or Trade Test Grade III. (Artisans, Motor drivers, Mechanics, Auto Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters, Masons, etc.).

General Requirements for Nigerian Prison Service Intake.

• Applicants must be Nigerians by birth.
• Applicants must possess the requisite qualification and certificates. Any certificate or qualification not presented and accepted at the recruitment centre shall not be accepted after the recruitment.
• Applicants must be fit and present certificates of medical fitness from Government recognized Hospitals.
• Applicants must be of good characters, and must not have been convicted of any criminal offences.
• Applicants must not be members of any Secret Society, Cults or Drug Addicts etc.
• Applicants must not be financially embarrassed.
•  Applicants must be between ages of 18 and 30 years
• Applicants heights must not be less than 1.65m for males and 1.60 for females.
• Applicants chest measurement must not be less than 0.87 for men.
• Computer literacy will be of added advantage.

How to Apply for Nigerian Prison Service Jobs.

• Applications must be Online.
• Candidate are expected to log into the website www.prisons.gov.ng
• Fill and submit the application form online via recruit.prisonsportal.com.ng/recruit
• Candidates are advised to print out the Referee forms which must be duly completed for submission during screening.
• Candidates should NOTE that multiple applications will automatically be disqualified.

APPLICATION FEE: Candidates should note application is absolutely free.

CLOSING DATE: 11th June, 2018.

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