POLAC 13th Regular Course Screening 2026: Dates/ Requirements /Dress Code and Batches; The Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC), Wudil, Kano, has invited applicants for the 13th Regular Course to participate in a comprehensive screening exercise scheduled to begin on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
Candidates will participate in the exercise according to the Computer-Based Test (CBT) batch assigned to their state.
The comprehensive screening exercise will run from Wednesday, 9 September to Friday, 18 September 2026 and will cover the CBT examination, physical features screening, medical screening and Selection Board interview.
Candidates are expected to check their assigned batch, print the required examination slip and prepare all documents and clothing required for the screening exercise before travelling to the Academy.
POLAC 13th Regular Course Screening Dates
Candidates are expected to print their examination slips between 25 August and 8 September 2026.
The comprehensive screening exercise will take place from 9 to 18 September 2026 at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano.
The exercise will cover the following stages:
- CBT examination
- Physical features screening
- Medical screening
- Selection Board interview
Candidates should identify the batch assigned to their state before making travel arrangements.
POLAC CBT Examination Schedule by State
The POLAC CBT examination has been divided into eight batches. Each batch has an assigned date and includes candidates from specific states.
| Batch | Date | States |
|---|---|---|
| Batch 1 | Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra and Bauchi |
| Batch 2 | Thursday, 10 September 2026 | Bauchi Batch B, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River and Delta |
| Batch 3 | Friday, 11 September 2026 | Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, FCT-Abuja, Gombe and Imo |
| Batch 4 | Saturday, 12 September 2026 | Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and Katsina |
| Batch 5 | Sunday, 13 September 2026 | Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos and Nasarawa |
| Batch 6 | Monday, 14 September 2026 | Niger, Ogun, Ondo and Osun |
| Batch 7 | Tuesday, 15 September 2026 | Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto and Taraba |
| Batch 8 | Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | Yobe and Zamfara |
Candidates are expected to arrive at the Nigeria Police Academy one day before the CBT examination date assigned to their state.
For example, a candidate whose examination is scheduled for 10 September 2026 should arrive at the Academy on 9 September.
Candidates should confirm their state batch before making travel arrangements.
POLAC Screening Documents Required
Applicants attending the POLAC screening exercise are expected to bring original copies and photocopies of the required documents.
The documents required include:
- Primary School Leaving Certificate
- SSCE results from WAEC, NECO or NABTEB
- JAMB Result Slip
- Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
- Local Government Area (L.G.A.) Indigene Certificate
- Letter of Identification
- Properly completed and signed Guarantor’s Form
- Medical Certificate of Fitness from a Government Hospital
- NIN Slip
- Four passport photographs
- Application Acknowledgement Slip printed from the POLAC Admission Portal
Candidates should ensure that both the original documents and their photocopies are available for the screening exercise.
It is advisable to prepare the complete set of documents before travelling to Wudil.
POLAC Screening Dress Code
Candidates are expected to attend the screening exercise in the prescribed white clothing.
The required dress code consists of:
- White T-shirt
- White shorts
- White socks
- White canvas shoes
Candidates should prepare the complete outfit before travelling to the Nigeria Police Academy.
Candidates Must Arrive One Day Before Their CBT Date
Every candidate is expected to arrive at the Nigeria Police Academy one day before the CBT examination date assigned to the candidate’s state.
Candidates should therefore not plan to arrive on the morning of their examination.
For instance, a candidate scheduled for the CBT on 10 September 2026 is expected to arrive at the Academy on 9 September 2026.
Candidates should check the assigned state batch carefully before making travel arrangements.
Candidates Will Be Accommodated at the Academy
All candidates will be accommodated within the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, during the screening period.
The accommodation arrangement applies throughout the period candidates are participating in the screening exercise.
However, parents will not be allowed into the Academy during the screening exercise.
Candidates should therefore make their preparations with this restriction in mind.
POLAC Admission Portal Will Provide Further Information
Candidates are expected to refer to the POLAC Admission Portal for further information relating to the screening exercise.
The Application Acknowledgement Slip required for screening is also expected to be printed from the admission portal.
Candidates should note that examination slips are scheduled to be available for printing from 25 August to 8 September 2026.
Candidates should print their examination slips within the stated period and keep them available for the screening exercise.
POLAC Warns Candidates About Fake Social Media Accounts
The Nigeria Police Academy has warned candidates to beware of fake social media accounts impersonating the Academy.
Candidates should not rely on information from unauthorised social media accounts claiming to represent POLAC.
Applicants should obtain screening information through the stated POLAC Admission Portal and other authorised channels.
Candidates should take this warning seriously while preparing for the screening exercise to avoid being misled by false information.
POLAC Screening Troubleshooter
| Situation | What It Means | Candidate Response | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT date is unclear | The candidate needs to identify the batch assigned to the applicant’s state | Check the eight-batch examination timetable | Arrive at POLAC one day before the assigned date |
| Screening documents are incomplete | Some original documents or photocopies are missing | Prepare both the originals and photocopies of all listed documents | Take the complete set of documents to Wudil |
| Screening clothing is incomplete | The required white dress code has not been fully prepared | Get the white T-shirt, shorts, socks and canvas shoes | Wear the prescribed clothing for screening |
| A fake POLAC account makes contact | The account may be impersonating the Nigeria Police Academy | Do not rely on information from the account | Refer to the POLAC Admission Portal for official information |
What POLAC Candidates Should Do Before Screening
Applicants for the POLAC 13th Regular Course should carefully check the CBT schedule and identify the batch assigned to their state.
Candidates should print their examination slips between 25 August and 8 September 2026 and arrive at the Academy one day before their assigned CBT date.
Before travelling to Wudil, candidates should also prepare the required original documents, photocopies, four passport photographs and prescribed white clothing.
The comprehensive screening exercise will cover the CBT examination, physical features screening, medical screening and Selection Board interview and will run from 9 to 18 September 2026.
Candidates should rely on the POLAC Admission Portal for further information and remain alert to fake social media accounts claiming to represent the Nigeria Police Academy.
