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Police academy applications open for five North Cyprus candidates
The Police General Directorate is accepting in-person applications until 25 September for five places at the Turkish Republic Police Academy’s Internal Security Faculty.
Photo: Halkin Sesi · Source
The North Cyprus Police General Directorate has opened applications for five students to attend the Turkish Republic Police Academy’s Internal Security Faculty for the 2026–27 academic year, Halkın Sesi reported.
The places comprise four for men and one for a woman. Successful candidates will receive training intended to qualify them for the rank of police sergeant. The Police Services Commission will select candidates from those who meet the conditions and pass the required examinations.
Applications must be submitted in person to the Police General Directorate during working hours by 25 September 2026. Application forms and the required documents are available through the directorate’s official website.
Applicants must be citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, be at least 18 by 4 October 2026 and under 22 on 5 October 2026. They must also have completed high school in 2025 or 2026.
The stated academic thresholds are 240 in any AYT score type, a D grade in any three A Level subjects, or 400 in both the SAT reading-writing and mathematics sections. The allocation includes two male and one female place through AYT, with one male place each through A Level and SAT. The directorate said allocations may be transferred between examination routes and gender categories if places remain unfilled.
Height and weight checks and a B1 English examination are due at the Police General Directorate in Lefkoşa on 26 September; candidates need at least 60 in English. A proficiency test is scheduled for 30 September, followed by sports testing in Dikmen and oral examinations in Lefkoşa on 1 October.