The Departmental Selection Board (DSB) interview for Inspectors due for promotion to the next rank of unconfirmed Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP 2) begins tomorrow in all 17 Police Zonal Command Headquarters across the federation.
According to a press release on Sunday, May 18th, 2025, signed by the PSC Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the promotion interview will be jointly supervised by the Commission and senior Police Officers.
Hon Commissioners in the Commission are expected to monitor the exercise in their geopolitical zones to ensure that the credibility of the exercise is not diluted.
Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, had earlier warned that the promotion interview is not a do-or-die exercise, insisting that the Commission will deal with anyone trying to compromise its integrity.
The PSC Chairman noted that promotion and its processes in the Nigeria Police Force will always be based on merit and availability of vacancies.
He had also advised that Police Officers scheduled for the promotion interview should be prepared to face the interview panel and earn their promotion.
The PSC Chairman said the Commission is committed to building a new Police culture where merit, competence, and ability to innovate are paramount, especially in this era of intelligence policing. He advised the candidates to have confidence in the system and allow for a smooth and credible exercise.
