The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) has announced a recruitment drive for Constable II cadres, with applications open from November 2 to November 4, 2026. The police service aims to fill a limited number of vacant posts. To be eligible, applicants must be Eswatini citizens aged 21-35, physically fit, and have normal eyesight without spectacles. They must also have no previous criminal convictions and be of good character.
Applicants must hold authentic Form V, SGSE, IGCSE, GCE, O Level, COSC, or Matric certificates with at least three credits and a pass in English. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee recruitment, as candidates will undergo a written aptitude test, physical fitness assessment, and oral interview. The REPS stated that recruits will be remunerated according to government salary scales applicable to the rank of Constable II.
Interested applicants must personally submit their application letters to the nearest Police Regional Headquarters between 8 am and 4 pm from November 2 to November 4. Applications must be accompanied by a recently taken passport-sized photograph, educational or academic certificates, national identity document, birth certificate, educational testimonials, curriculum vitae, and graded tax clearance certificate. Applicants with driving licenses are also required to submit them.
The REPS recruitment exercise aims to attract qualified individuals to join the police service. The police service seeks to ensure that applicants meet the stipulated eligibility criteria before considering them for the recruitment and selection process. This process is designed to assess the suitability of candidates for the role of Constable II.
The recruitment drive is open to Eswatini citizens who meet the specified requirements. The REPS emphasized that only applications submitted within the designated timeframe will be considered. The closing date for applications is November 4, 2026, at 4 pm.
Successful applicants will be expected to adhere to the standards and regulations of the REPS. The police service is committed to ensuring that its recruits undergo comprehensive training to prepare them for their roles. The REPS also highlighted the importance of maintaining good character and upholding the values of the police service.
The Eswatini Police Service encourages qualified individuals to apply for the Constable II cadres. The recruitment process is designed to be fair and transparent, with candidates assessed based on their qualifications, physical fitness, and performance in interviews and tests. The REPS will notify successful applicants and provide them with further instructions.
Key points
- Applicants must have at least three credits and a pass in English in their academic certificates.
- The recruitment exercise is open to Eswatini citizens aged 21-35.
- Applications must be submitted in person to the nearest Police Regional Headquarters between November 2 and November 4, 2026.
