Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) Recruitment 2021 | How to Apply Online – Prisons.gov.ng

For all those looking to secure a job during the Nigerian, Prison recruitment can get the desired information with this guide. Securing a Job into the Nigerian prison service has been simplified even as recruitment into the Nigerian prison will avail all job seekers to work for the federal government.

NPS Recruitment Portal

NPS Recruitment Portal – Prisons.gov.ng

The Nigerian prison recruitment gives all those that are interested in the opportunity to take into custody those that have been legally detained by the Nigerian government.

See: Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) List of Shortlisted Candidates 2021 – PDF Download

Nigerian custom recruitment also gives all successful candidates the ability to identify the causes of the behaviors of detainees and turn them to become good citizens.

See also: Nigerian Prisons Service Salary Structure *How (NPS) Pays Workers*

There are several job positions that suit your educational qualification. If you are a Master’s Degree holders, BSc holders and O’ level holders. You are advised to calm down and read this guide very well if you would like to make it In the ongoing Recruitment.

Note that the application form for Nigerian prison service recruitment 2021/2022 is FREE and must be submitted ONCE.

For the benefit of those who are not well versed with the function of the Nigerian Prison Service (NPS), I am going to give a brief overview before I will talk on the application process.

About NPS Recruitment

The Nigerian Correctional Service which was formerly known as the Nigerian Prison Service until August 2019 is a Nigerian government agency that operates the correctional (prison) facilities across the country.

Charged with the responsibility of taking charge of those legally detained, identifying their behavior causes, and retraining them, the National Prison Service is fully empowered by the 1972 Decree No.9 as amended in 2004 CAP P29 laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and in the 2019 Nigerian Correctional Services Act.

The Nigerian Prison Service has its headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and is headed by the Controller-General of Prison Service, Ja’afaru Ahmed. He was installed as the head in 2016 by the President, Muhammadu Buhari and is directly responsible to the Minister of Interior and the Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration, and Prison Services Board.

The Nigerian Prison Service which came to reality in 1968 after the abolishment of the former Native Authority Prisons can, today, boast of about 240 prisons among which are 138 main prisons (for convicts), 85 satellite facilities, 14 farm centers, and 3 Borstal Institutions.

Most importantly, the Nigerian Prison Service (Nigerian Correctional Service) has just one vision which is to establish a credible prison service.

This the service will do through efficient penal practices that a long-lasting change in the attitudes, behaviors, values of convicts.
This is to ensure these convicts enjoy a successful reintegration into society.

NPS Recruitment Portal 2021

Please note, all Nigerian Prison Recruitment for 2021 must be channeled through the official channels! Do not pay any individual or personnel any money to secure your Nigerian Prison jobs. Nigerian Army is not currently Recruiting from the wind of reports reaching us

The official portal remains Prisons.gov.ng

We will never ask any of our readers to pay us to get recruited. We are not in any affiliation with the recruitment agency. Should anyone contact you in our name, do so to report the person to use and necessary actions will be taken.

NPS online application form is completely free. Do not pay anyone for the Nigerian Prison Service online application form.

All publications here are for educational purposes and free.

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Available Nigerian Prison Job Vacancies

Below are some of the Nigerian prison recruitment positions that have been made available prior to us drafting this article.

Please note, the below jobs are the current jobs in the Nigerian prison which could be made available.

  • The Assistant Superintendent I (ASP.I)
  • The Deputy Superintendent (DSP)
  • The Assistant Superintendent I (ASP.I)
  • The Assistant Superintendent II (ASP.II)
  • The Senior Inspector (SIP)
  • Inspector of Prison (IP)
  • Assistant Inspector AIP
  • Prison Assistant I (PAI)
  • Prison Assistant II (PAII)
  • Prison Assistant III (PAIII)

NB: Unless they have been disclosed by the Nigerian prison recruitment as available, these jobs remain occupied.

There are about 3 available positions in this category. They are SIP, IP, and AIP, you will get to know about the requirements for all the positions in this category.

Notice: You are to read and understand the position before proceeding to the Application portal to submit your online application. Note also that multiple applications will be disqualified.

Applying without meeting the requirements will lead to disqualification too.

Senior Inspector of Prisons (SIP), CONPASS 08.

If you want to apply for Senior Inspector of Prison, you must meet the following requirements.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed their HND programme.

Applicants must have graduated from the following discipline: Estate Management, Town Planning, Public Health, Food Sciences, Social Works, etc.

Inspector of Prisons (IP) Nursing, CONHESS 06.

This position is for nurses, registered midwives. To apply for this position, you must meet the following requirements.

Requirements:

Applicants must be Registered Nurses (RN), Registered Midwives (RM)

Or they must be Registered Nurses/Midwives (RNM)

Applicants must have obtained their certificate from recognized institutions

Assistant Inspector of Prisons (AIP) CONPASS 06.

Applicants must be holders of OND/NCE Obtained from recognized institutions.

Any discipline can apply for this position since none was specified by the Nigerian Prisons Service Recruitment Authority.

(3) CATEGORY C: Assistant Cadre:-

Assistant Cadre category is for drivers, Mechanics, Plumbers, Carpenters, Masons, and electricians.

If you are looking into this category, then you will have to go through their requirements first. Also, you will have to avoid multiple applications as it will lead to automatic disqualification.

Prisons Assistant I (PAI) CONPASS 05

Requirements:

Applicants who wish to apply for this position must meet the following requirements

Must have your WAEC or NECO Certificate

GCE Ordinary Level will also be accepted

Must have a minimum of Five (5) credits in not more than two (2) sittings in their SSCE Result including English and Mathematics or Trade Test Grade 1

Must be interested in the following areas

(Artisans, Motor drivers, Mechanics, Auto Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters, Masons, etc.)

Prisons Assistant II (PAII) CONPASS 04

Applicants who wish to apply for this position must meet the following requirements

Must have your WAEC or NECO Certificate

GCE Ordinary Level will also be accepted

Must have a minimum of Five (5) credits including English or Trade Test Grade II and in not more than two (2) sittings.

Must be interested in the following areas

(Artisans, Motor drivers, Mechanics, Auto Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters, Masons, etc.)

Prison Assistant III (PA.III) CONPASS 03.

Interested applicants for this position must meet the following requirements

  1. Have their GCE, SSCE/NECO Result or its equivalents
  2. 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.
  3. Must be interested in Artisans, Motor drivers, Mechanics, Auto Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters, Masons, etc.

Nigerian Prison vacancy Requirements

Before you apply for Nigeria Prison Recruitment at all levels, you need to be aware of the below requirements.

  1. Must be a Nigerian citizen by birth with no criminal record.
  2. Must have WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB with Credits in not less than three (3) subjects including English
  3. A minimum of B.Sc/H.N.D/ or ND degree from a reputable institution
  4. Must have N.Y.S.C discharge certificate or exemption letter
  5. Age requirements: Candidates must be between 22-35 years old.
  6. Must be medically, physically and psychologically fit
  7. Must be of good character, have the ability to work under pressure
  8. Not less than 1.7m in height for male and 1.64m for female
  9. Candidates with the following disabilities should not apply:
  10. Flat foot;
  11. Sight problem;
  12. Pregnant women;
  13. Hearing difficulties;
  14. Previous major orthopedic operation;
  15. Fracture, stammering or any other natural disability.

How to Apply for Nigeria Prison Jobs?

You don’t need any individual to process your Nigerian Prison recruitment for you. You can get this done yourself by the listed steps. Don’t Pay anyone cash or otherwise for Nigerian Prison jobs in Nigeria.

All applications for Nigeria Prison Recruitments must be done on the official portal.

Updated: November 15, 2021 at 6:14 pm