The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary has reached a major recruitment milestone, confirming its largest-ever intake with more than 700 recruits set to undergo intensive police training at the National Centre of Excellence in Bomana, National Capital District.
The announcement was made today, marking a significant expansion in the country’s policing capacity as the force responds to growing demand for manpower and improved law enforcement coverage nationwide.
A total of 715 candidates were initially shortlisted for the second batch of the 2025 intake, drawn from across Papua New Guinea including the Highlands, New Guinea Islands, and the Southern Region. However, after selection processes, 688 recruits have confirmed their acceptance and are now preparing to begin a six-month training program at Bomana.
Among the intake are 85 women, reflecting what authorities describe as the Constabulary’s continued commitment to gender balance and inclusivity within the police force.
The expansion follows recent upgrades to training infrastructure at Bomana, which have enabled the organization to significantly increase its intake capacity. In previous years, the force was limited to between 250 and 300 recruits per intake due to facility constraints.
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) said this increase aligns with government directives to strengthen policing capability and improve public safety coverage across the country.
The breakdown of recruits shows strong representation across all regions.
In the Highlands Region, recruits include the Eastern Highlands (31), Simbu (50), Jiwaka (22), Western Highlands (41), Enga (5), and Southern Highlands (13).
From the New Guinea Islands Region, recruits include Manus (15), West New Britain (28), East New Britain (40), New Ireland (7), and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (8).
In the Southern Region, numbers are led by the National Capital District (315), followed by Central (58) and Gulf (19).
Officials confirmed that all recruits are currently at Bomana preparing to begin their structured training program, which will run for six months and focus on discipline, policing skills, and operational readiness.
Looking ahead, the Constabulary also announced that applications for the 2026 Regular Recruit and Police Cadet programs will be opened later this month, creating further opportunities for young Papua New Guineans seeking to join the force.
The expansion of recruitment is expected to strengthen frontline policing capacity and support broader efforts to improve law and order across the country.
