The Nigeria Police Force Recruitment 2026 is at a critical turning point right now, and if you went through the physical screening exercise, the next 72 hours of your life could change everything. Tens of thousands of young Nigerians showed up, waited in long queues under the sun, passed through measurements, medical checks, and document verification and now the question burning on everyone’s lips is simple, when is the CBT shortlist dropping, and what do I do next?
This article answers every single one of those questions in the kind of honest, detailed breakdown that a friend who genuinely understands the process would give you. Whether you are in Lagos, Kano, Enugu, Maiduguri, or a small town in Delta State, this guide is for you.
Let us get into it properly.
The Journey So Far: Understanding the 2026 NPF Constable Recruitment Context
Before jumping straight into dates and portals, it is worth stepping back for a moment and appreciating what this recruitment exercise actually represent because context matters a lot here.
Nigeria has been dealing with a well-documented shortage of active police officers for years. With a population that has crossed 220 million people and a national police strength that has struggled to meet international standards of officer-to-citizen ratios, the Federal Government and the Police Service Commission made a deliberate policy decision: recruit massively. That decision produced the NPF 50,000 Constable Recruitment drive for 2026.
Fifty thousand. Let that number sit for a second.
This is not a routine annual intake of a few hundred officers. This is one of the most ambitious police recruitment exercises in Nigeria’s history. The implications are enormous for national security, for youth employment, and for the future of law enforcement across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
When the application portal at npfapplication.psc.gov.ng opened up and millions of Nigerians flooded it with applications, it was clear this was going to be something different. The demand was overwhelming. Young men and women from every corner of the country, with varying educational backgrounds, physical fitness levels, and career ambitions, all submitted their details hoping for a shot at wearing that uniform.
Then came the physical screening phase, and everything became very real very fast.
What Happened During Physical Screening: The Reality on the Ground
Physical screening for the NPF Constable Recruitment 2026 was no joke. Anyone who attended will tell you the same story. Venues were crowded, organisation was stretched in some places, and the process demanded a lot from candidates physically and mentally.
Here is what the physical screening actually covered:
Height and chest measurement was one of the first checkpoints. Male candidates needed to meet the minimum height requirement of 1.67 metres (5 feet 6 inches), while female candidates needed to be at least 1.64 metres (5 feet 4 inches). For male candidates, chest measurement needed to fall within the 0.87 to 0.91 metre range. These are non-negotiable thresholds, and many people found out on that day that they did not quite meet them.
Medical fitness assessment was another major component. Recruiters were checking for physical fitness indicators, obvious deformities, eye defects, flat feet, and other medical conditions that could disqualify a candidate from active police duty. This part of the process was thorough in most states, with medical professionals present.
Document verification was the third pillar of physical screening. Candidates had to present originals and photocopies of their birth certificates or age declarations, school leaving certificates (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB), state of origin certificates, local government identification, and passport photographs among other things. If your documents were inconsistent, say your name was spelled differently across certificates and you likely ran into trouble at this stage.
Educational qualification review rounded out the process. The baseline educational requirement for NPF Constable Recruitment is five credits in WAEC, NECO, or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics.
Screening locations were spread across all states, with designated centres organised by Local Government Areas. The physical screening exercise was scheduled to wrap up by Saturday, April 18, 2026.
If you went through all of that, then congratulations. You cleared the first major hurdle.
The NPF Recruitment CBT Shortlist: What It Means and Why It Matters So Much
Here is where things get urgent and important.
Not everyone who attended physical screening will automatically move to the CBT exam stage. This is a point that has caused a lot of confusion online, and it needs to be stated clearly: only candidates who successfully completed the physical screening will be shortlisted for the CBT.
Completing physical screening does not just mean showing up. It means you passed all the checks, height, chest, medical fitness, document verification, and educational qualification review. If you were cleared at every stage and stamped off by the recruitment officials at your designated state venue, then your data has been entered into the system and you are eligible to appear on the CBT shortlist when it is released.
If, on the other hand, you were turned away at any stage of physical screening, whether because of a height deficiency, a missing document, a medical flag, or an educational qualification issue, then your name will not appear on the CBT shortlist. That is the reality, and it is important to face it honestly.
Now, for those who successfully completed physical screening: the big question is when will the shortlist actually be released?
CBT Shortlist Release Date: What to Expect
Based on the official timeline, the expected CBT shortlist release window is Monday, April 20 to Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
That is a three-day window, and there are a few things worth understanding about why the release works this way rather than dropping all at once on a single day.
Processing 50,000 candidates worth of physical screening data across 36 states and the FCT is not a small logistical task. The Police Service Commission and the NPF recruitment team have to collate results from every single state, cross-check data for errors, validate records against the central application database, and then upload everything to the portal in a structured, accessible way. That takes time.
In past Nigerian government recruitment exercises, the gap between the end of screening and the release of shortlists has sometimes been longer. The April 20 to April 22 window is actually a fairly tight turnaround, which suggests either improved administrative infrastructure this time around or a very strong push to meet the April 28 CBT exam start date without delays.
The advice is simple: keep checking the portal starting from Monday, April 20. Do not wait until April 22 assuming it will definitely come on the last day. Check daily, and ideally check multiple times a day starting Monday morning.
How to Check the CBT Shortlist on the Official Portal
When the shortlist drops, you need to know exactly how to find your name. This is not the time to rely on WhatsApp forwards or Telegram group announcements, those are almost always delayed, sometimes inaccurate, and occasionally weaponised by scammers.
Go directly to the official portal: npfapplication.psc.gov.ng
Here is the general process once the shortlist is live:
Step 1: Open your browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari all work) and type in the portal address directly. Do not use a search engine result link and go directly to the URL.
Step 2: Look for the shortlist section or a login prompt on the homepage. The portal is designed to be candidate-facing, so navigation should be relatively straightforward.
Step 3: Log in with your application credentials, this is typically your application number and the password or PIN you created during the initial application process. If you forgot your login details, look for a “Forgot Password” or account recovery option on the portal.
Step 4: Once logged in, navigate to your dashboard or profile area. If your name is on the CBT shortlist, there will be a notification and a link or button to print your CBT Invitation Slip.
Step 5: Print the CBT Invitation Slip. This is not optional. This document contains your specific exam venue, the date you are scheduled to sit the exam, and your reporting time. You cannot walk into a CBT centre without it.
A word of caution here: the portal will likely experience extremely heavy traffic when the shortlist first drops. Millions of candidates refreshing simultaneously will put enormous strain on the servers. If you encounter slowness, errors, or timeouts, do not panic. Wait a few minutes and try again. Try at off-peak hours, morning or late at night, when traffic might be lighter. Persistence pays off here.
The CBT Invitation Slip: Your Golden Ticket
There is a reason recruitment officials keep emphasising the CBT Invitation Slip, and it deserves its own section in this guide.
The CBT Invitation Slip is not just a piece of paper. It is your official authorization to sit the Computer Based Test. It carries your unique candidate information, the exam centre you have been assigned to, the specific date (from April 28 to April 30) and the reporting time for your session.
Why does the exam run over three days (April 28, April 29, and April 30)? Because 50,000 candidates cannot all sit in exam halls simultaneously. The CBT sessions are staggered, meaning different candidates have been assigned to different batches. Your Invitation Slip tells you exactly when your batch reports and where.
Some key things to note about the CBT Invitation Slip:
You must print it. Screenshots on your phone are generally not accepted. Physical copies are required for verification at exam centres.
Your assigned venue may not be in your home state. While recruitment efforts are largely state-based, CBT venue logistics sometimes push candidates to centres in nearby locations. Always read your Invitation Slip carefully before assuming anything about your exam location.
Arrive early. Exam centres for large-scale government recruitment tests in Nigeria are notorious for long check-in queues. If your reporting time is 8:00 AM, aim to be there by 7:00 AM at the latest.
Bring original identification. Your Invitation Slip alone is usually not sufficient. You will almost certainly need to present a valid ID alongside it at the gate. Your National Identification Number (NIN) slip, voter’s card, or international passport should work.
What the CBT Exam Will Cover: A Serious Study Guide
Let us talk about the exam itself, because knowing what to expect is half the battle.
The Nigeria Police Force Constable Recruitment CBT exam covers three subject areas:
1. English Language
English Language is the foundation of the entire examination. The questions typically test grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, sentence structure, and general communication skills. For a recruitment into the NPF, the expectation is not university-level literature analysis, it is practical, functional English.
Common question types include:
Comprehension passages where a short text is given and you answer questions about its meaning, tone, and content. Read the passage twice before answering. Do not carry assumptions from outside the passage into your answers.
Fill-in-the-blanks testing grammar, that is subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, correct use of articles, prepositions, and conjunctions. These questions reward attention to detail. Read the full sentence before selecting an option.
Vocabulary questions testing your knowledge of word meanings, antonyms, and synonyms. Build your vocabulary by reading newspapers, listening to radio news, and paying attention to word usage in everyday educated conversation.
Sentence correction questions where you identify errors in given sentences. Practice spotting common grammatical mistakes — comma splices, dangling modifiers, incorrect pronoun references.
For preparation, go back to your secondary school English textbooks. Past WAEC English Language papers are incredibly useful. Read a quality Nigerian newspaper, Vanguard, The Punch, or ThisDay, every day between now and the exam. This does two things simultaneously: it builds your vocabulary and it keeps you current on affairs for the third exam section.
2. Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)
Mathematics on this exam is not calculus or advanced algebra. It is the kind of quantitative reasoning that measures how well you can think with numbers, identify patterns, and solve real-world problems.
Expect questions covering:
Basic arithmetic — addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios. These are foundational and you should be able to handle them quickly and accurately without a calculator, since CBT exams at this level typically do not provide one.
Word problems where a real-world scenario is presented and you must extract the relevant mathematical information to solve it. Read word problems carefully. Identify what is being asked before you start calculating.
Number sequences and patterns — identifying the next number in a series, spotting arithmetic or geometric progressions.
Profit, loss, and percentages — business-related calculations that are very common in quantitative reasoning tests.
Simple statistics — reading and interpreting tables, bar charts, and pie charts. These questions are often underestimated but can be very easy marks if you know how to read visual data.
Basic geometry — perimeter, area, angles, and simple shape recognition.
For preparation, work through past JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) Mathematics papers, which are set at the right level for this kind of test. Secondary school mathematics textbooks from JSS 3 to SS 3 are your best resource. Practice daily calculation without a calculator to build your mental arithmetic speed.
3. Current Affairs
This is the section where candidates most often undersell themselves because they assume it requires years of deep reading. It does not. Current Affairs at this level covers Nigerian and international news, government structure, civic knowledge, and general knowledge.
Areas to focus on:
Nigerian government and constitution — the three tiers of government, functions of the executive, legislature, and judiciary, the current President and key ministers, state governors, and constitutional provisions relevant to policing and public order.
NPF-specific knowledge — know the Inspector General of Police, the structure of the Nigeria Police Force (ranks from Constable upward), the Police Service Commission’s role, and the core mandate of the force.
Recent national events — major government policies, economic events, sports achievements (particularly Nigerian athletes), and significant security events from the past 12 months.
African and international affairs — notable elections, African Union developments, United Nations actions affecting Nigeria, and globally significant events from the past year.
Science, technology, and health — basic awareness of major technological developments and significant health events globally and in Nigeria.
For preparation, follow reputable Nigerian news sources. Watch NTA News or channels like Channels Television. Listen to morning radio news. Download and read current affairs compilations for 2025 and 2026 which are widely available on legitimate educational platforms.
A Study Plan for the Next Two Weeks
You have from now until April 28, which, depending on when you read this, could be anywhere from a few days to just under two weeks. That is enough time to make a real difference in your performance if you use it well.
Here is a practical daily study framework:
Day 1 and Day 2: Assessment. Sit down and honestly evaluate where you stand in each of the three subjects. Take a mock test using past JAMB or WAEC materials. Score yourself honestly. Identify your weakest areas.
Days 3 through 7: Foundational work. Spend the bulk of your study time on your weakest subject. If mathematics is your problem, do nothing but practice arithmetic, fractions, percentages, and word problems for this entire period. If English is the issue, work through grammar drills and comprehension exercises daily.
Days 8 through 10: Balanced reinforcement. Begin rotating through all three subjects daily — one to two hours per subject. Read at least one current affairs article every morning.
Days 11 and 12: Intensive mock testing. Take full-length practice tests under timed conditions. Aim to simulate the actual exam environment as closely as possible. Review every wrong answer and understand why it was wrong.
Day before your exam: Light review only. Do not try to cram new material. Rest is more valuable than a final frantic study session. Sleep early.
Study groups work, but only if the group is disciplined. Three or four people testing each other on vocabulary or discussing current affairs topics can accelerate learning. Avoid large groups where socialising overtakes studying.
The Scam Ecosystem Around NPF Recruitment: Know It, Avoid It, Report It
Let us talk about something that deserves very direct, plain language: the scam industry that grows around every major government recruitment exercise in Nigeria.
Every time a big recruitment opens up, whether it is the Army, Navy, Police, NNPC, or any federal agency, a corresponding criminal industry springs up. Fraudsters identify the desperation and hope that candidates carry, and they exploit it ruthlessly.
The NPF recruitment authorities have been extremely clear: this recruitment is absolutely free. There is no fee whatsoever at any stage of the process.
That means:
There is no fee to apply. There is no fee to be screened. There is no fee to appear on the shortlist. There is no fee to sit the CBT exam. There is no fee to be selected. There is no fee to be trained. There is no fee to be deployed.
Zero. Nothing. Free.
So when someone tells you, whether in a WhatsApp message, a direct chat, a phone call, or even an in-person meeting, that they can “help” you get shortlisted for a fee, that person is a criminal. Full stop.
The scam usually operates in a few common patterns:
The “inside man” scam: Someone claims to work at the PSC, the NPF headquarters, or within the recruitment administration. They say they can add your name to the shortlist or guarantee your passage through screening. They ask for anywhere from ₦20,000 to ₦500,000. The money disappears and so do they.
The fake portal scam: A link circulates on social media claiming to be the official CBT shortlist portal. The link collects your personal information, your login credentials, and sometimes even your bank details. The real portal address is one place and one place only: npfapplication.psc.gov.ng. Do not click other links regardless of how official they look.
The results manipulation scam: After the CBT shortlist drops, fraudsters target candidates who did not see their names. They claim they can “update the system” for a fee to include your name in the batch. No such capability exists outside of the official recruitment administration.
The training fee scam: After selection, some fraudsters tell candidates they must pay for training materials, uniform deposits, or accommodation at the training school. The NPF provides all of this as part of the recruitment process.
If you encounter any of these scams, report them to the NPF through official channels, or to the Police Service Commission. You can also report to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) through their online portal. Reporting matters because you might prevent another candidate from losing their money.
A practical rule: if anyone asks you for money at any stage of this recruitment, the answer is always no, and you should immediately be suspicious. Trust nothing that does not come from npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.
The Physical and Mental Health Side of This Process
Something that rarely gets enough attention in recruitment guides is the toll this process takes on candidates physically and mentally. And it is real.
Think about what many candidates have been through: submitting applications under time pressure, travelling long distances for physical screening, waiting in queues for hours in sometimes harsh conditions, then going home uncertain about the outcome and now waiting again for a shortlist.
That is genuinely stressful. Anxiety during this waiting period is completely normal. The uncertainty is hard to sit with, especially when a career opportunity this significant hangs in the balance.
A few honest points on taking care of yourself during this period:
Sleep properly. Sleep deprivation impairs cognitive function, and you need your brain working at full capacity for the CBT exam. Aim for seven to eight hours per night.
Stay physically active. Even though the physical screening is over, maintaining physical activity during the waiting period and study period helps regulate stress hormones and keeps your mind sharp.
Eat consistently. It sounds basic, but financial stress around this period sometimes leads candidates to skip meals. Your brain runs on glucose, and studying on an empty stomach is dramatically less effective.
Limit social media consumption around this topic. WhatsApp groups and Telegram channels dedicated to NPF recruitment 2026 can be useful for genuine information, but they are also relentlessly full of rumours, speculation, false shortlists, and panic-inducing misinformation. Limit your time in those spaces and verify everything directly on the official portal.
Talk to someone. If the anxiety is getting heavy, talk to a trusted friend, a family member, or someone who has been through a similar recruitment process before. The psychological weight of waiting is real and legitimate, and sharing it helps.
What Happens After CBT
Since we are being thorough here, let us walk through what comes after the CBT exam so you understand the full picture of what you are working toward.
The CBT exam is not the final stage of the 2026 NPF Constable Recruitment process. It is the next significant hurdle, but there are further stages ahead.
CBT Results and Meritocratic Selection: After the exams are conducted on April 28, 29, and 30, the results will be processed. Candidates who pass the CBT will be ranked by their scores. The goal is to identify the 50,000 most qualified candidates from among all those who sat and passed the exam.
Background Verification: Successful CBT candidates typically go through a background check phase. This is where authorities look into your character references, verify claims made in your application, and check for criminal records. This phase is less visible to candidates, it happens behind the scenes, but it is consequential. If you have any criminal history, including arrests, cautions, or convictions, it will surface here.
Final Selection and Acceptance of Offer: Candidates who clear background checks receive formal offers of appointment into the Nigeria Police Force as Constables. Accepting the offer involves additional documentation and a formal commitment.
Police Training College: Successful recruits are posted to one of the Nigerian Police Training Colleges for cadet training. This is the phase where the actual process of becoming a police officer begins. Training is rigorous, residential, and covers law, policing procedures, physical fitness, first aid, and other relevant modules.
Passing Out Parade and Deployment: After successfully completing training, recruits pass out as constables and are deployed to operational duty across the country.
Understanding this full pipeline matters because it helps you approach each stage, including the CBT, with the seriousness it deserves. The CBT is a gatekeeping mechanism. How well you perform determines whether you advance. Take it seriously.
What If Your Name Is Not on the CBT Shortlist?
This is a difficult section to write but an important one.
Some candidates who attended physical screening will not find their names on the CBT shortlist. This can happen for several reasons:
You did not fully clear physical screening. Even if you attended and participated, if you were flagged at any stage — whether for height, medical reasons, or document issues — you would not have been cleared. In some cases, candidates are not told explicitly that they have been disqualified on the spot; the confirmation only comes when the shortlist is released.
Administrative errors. In a recruitment exercise of this scale, data entry and processing errors happen. If you are confident you cleared all stages of physical screening but your name does not appear, do not assume the worst immediately.
Portal access issues. Confirm that you are searching on the correct portal and that you are logging in with the correct application details. Typos in your application number or forgotten passwords are more common than you might expect.
If you believe an error has occurred, the appropriate step is to contact the official NPF recruitment help channels or visit the Police Service Commission offices with your physical screening documentation. Document everything — your attendance slip, any receipts or stamps given to you at the screening venue, and any correspondence you have from the recruitment process.
If, after exhausting all channels, you genuinely are not on the list due to a disqualifying factor from physical screening, the honest reality is that you will need to wait for the next recruitment exercise. That is hard news, but it is not the end. Many Nigerians who are now serving officers applied more than once before being successful. The experience of going through the process once makes you better prepared for the next opportunity.
Statewide Observations: How Different Locations Experienced Physical Screening
Across Nigeria’s diverse geography and infrastructure landscape, the physical screening experience varied significantly depending on location.
In Lagos State, which has one of the highest candidate volumes in the country, screening venues were predictably the most congested. Candidates in places like Oshodi, Badagry, and Epe reported arriving as early as 4:00 AM to secure positions in queues. The logistics challenge in Lagos was considerable, but most candidates reported that the process eventually moved, even if slowly.
In northern states like Kano, Kaduna, Sokoto, and Borno, the screening exercises carried an additional layer of complexity given the security situation in parts of the region. Despite this, reports from candidates in these states indicated that recruitment officials were present and the process proceeded, though some locations saw thinner crowds, possibly due to insecurity concerns in surrounding areas.
In the South-South and South-East states like Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Imo, and Anambra, the screening appeared to move at a relatively organised pace in most centres, with some locations benefiting from better-than-average infrastructure at the designated venues.
In the FCT Abuja, which as the capital benefits from concentrated administrative attention, screening centres were reportedly well-staffed and the process was comparatively efficient.
These variations matter because they affect the data that eventually flows into the shortlist system. States with better-organised screening may see faster data processing, while those with logistics challenges may require more backend reconciliation time before their candidates’ results are reflected on the portal.
Frequently Asked Questions (Answered Honestly)
Over the course of covering recruitment exercises like this, a consistent set of questions comes up again and again. Here are honest answers:
Q: I attended physical screening but did not get a confirmation. Am I automatically disqualified?
Not necessarily. In many states, physical confirmation was documented centrally rather than given to each candidate on the spot. Wait for the shortlist to drop and check the portal with your login credentials. If your name is there, you are good.
Q: Can I check for someone else’s shortlist status using their application number?
The portal is designed around personal login credentials. Unless you have the person’s specific account details, you cannot check their status. Each candidate needs to log in with their own credentials.
Q: What if I lose my CBT Invitation Slip before the exam?
Log back into the portal and reprint it. This is why keeping your login credentials safe is so important. Write your application number and password somewhere physically secure — a notebook, not just your phone.
Q: Is the CBT computer-based or paper-based?
CBT stands for Computer Based Test, so yes — the exam is conducted on computers at designated examination centres. You do not need to bring a laptop; the centres provide the computers.
Q: Can I change my assigned CBT exam venue or date?
Generally, no. CBT venues and dates are assigned based on your state of origin and the logistical distribution of candidates. Assignments are not typically subject to personal modification.
Q: What score do I need to pass the CBT?
The exact passing score is not publicly disclosed in advance. However, since the goal is to select the best 50,000 candidates, it is a merit-based selection — scoring higher than others is what matters. Aim for excellence, not just the minimum.
Q: Is the CBT exam the same across all states?
The subject areas are consistent nationally, but specific questions may vary between batches to prevent leakage. Focus on genuinely understanding the concepts rather than seeking leaked questions.
Q: What happens if I fall sick on my assigned CBT date?
There is no official provision for individual rescheduling in mass recruitment tests of this nature. If you are incapacitated on your exam date, you would unfortunately miss your slot. This is another reason to prioritise your health in the days leading up to the exam.
A Message to Every Nigerian Who Showed Up
Here is something worth saying out loud, even in an article that is primarily a practical guide.
Showing up for physical screening, especially for those of you who travelled long distances, spent money you did not comfortably have, took days off work or school, or stood in the heat for hours waiting, took real commitment. The desire to serve, to build a career, to contribute to the security of your country, is not a small thing.
The Nigeria Police Force needs good people. People with integrity, with intelligence, with physical fitness, and with genuine motivation to make things better. Every person who went through this process honestly, without trying to buy their way through, without forging documents, without cutting corners, those are exactly the kind of people the force needs.
Whatever the outcome of the CBT shortlist and the exam itself, carry that with you.
If your name is on the list then prepare seriously and perform your best.
If your name is not on the list then understand why if you can, learn what you need to improve, and decide whether to try again when the opportunity comes.
Key Dates Summary: Pin This
For easy reference, here is the complete timeline one more time:
Physical Screening End Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Expected CBT Shortlist Release Window: Monday, April 20 to Wednesday, April 22, 2026
CBT Examination Dates: Monday, April 28 to Wednesday, April 30, 2026
Official Portal: npfapplication.psc.gov.ng
Action Required After Shortlist Drops: Log in to the portal, confirm your name on the shortlist, and print your CBT Invitation Slip immediately.
Exam Subjects: English Language, Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning), and Current Affairs
Recruitment Cost to Candidates: Zero. Absolutely nothing. Any demand for payment is fraud.
Conclusion
There is a certain kind of person who reads an article like this one carefully, absorbs the information, makes a study plan, sticks to it, prints their Invitation Slip the moment the shortlist drops, arrives early at their exam centre, and gives the CBT everything they have got.
Then there is another kind of person who skims the headlines, relies on friends for second-hand updates, assumes they will figure it out as they go, and walks into the exam hall underprepared.
The Nigeria Police Force Recruitment 2026 is not going to wait for anyone to get ready. The dates are fixed. The portal is live. The exam is coming.
Your competition — the other candidates who also cleared physical screening — are studying right now. The candidates who will score the highest on the CBT and earn the strongest selection positions are not sitting back. They are working.
So use this window between now and April 28 with real intention. Study every day. Check the portal starting April 20. Print your Invitation Slip the moment it is available. Get to your exam centre early. Answer every question with everything you know.
This could genuinely be the beginning of a career, a life direction, and a contribution to something much larger than yourself.
Good luck — and make it count.