RPNGC recruitment 2026; anyone wishing to apply can do so through the official RPNGC Recruitment Portal found on the RPNGC website under the “Regular Recruitment” or “Apply Now” section. Apply HereAPPLICATION deadline: Friday 09 January 2026. Read the eligibility criteria below before applying.
The RPNGC Recruitment 2026 is the process used by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary to select new police officers by assessing applicants’ education, fitness, character, and suitability to serve in law enforcement, and it is carried out through an online system where applicants submit their details and documents for screening;
When using the Online Application Form, please carefully read the instructions. The online system will decide whether to accept or reject your application based on all of the specific information you submit.
The 2026 drive from RPNGC will be a regular-recruit intake, offering new candidates across Papua New Guinea the chance to join the national police force. It is part of a broader goal of the PNG government and RPNGC to significantly increase police numbers — as noted, one motivation is to expand the national police workforce in line with long-term law and justice reforms.
RPNGC plans to recruit around 700 new officers per intake from 2026 onwards (as part of this expansion plan).
Important Eligibility Requirements for RPNGC Recruitment 2026
Citizenship in Papua New Guinea Age range: 20–30
Proof of a Grade 12 diploma from a government-approved educational establishment
Year 12 at the very least with “C” grades in math and English
No criminal history or RPNGC members who have been fired in the past
Physically and medically fit: A medical evaluation and fitness tests are necessary.
Minimum height: 158 cm for women and 160 cm for men; proficient in speaking and writing English
Expression of Interest The letter needs to be sent to:
Police Assistant Commissioner
Division of Human Resources
Police Headquarters
PO Box 85
Konedobu-NCD
Application to RPNGC Post Must Include
A current CV or resume and an expression of interest must be included with your application.
Copies of the birth certificate and NID card
Grade 12 school dropouts from the previous five years are encouraged to apply with copies of their original certificates from grades 10 and 12.
Currently serving as an RPNGC-trained reservist for more than three years
