December 08, 2025 | Human Resources , Officer and Staff: Recruitment and Promotion
Request Number: FOI/16346
Category: Human Resources - Officer and Staff (Recruitment & Promotion)
Subject: Recruitment Campaigns
Request and Answer:
Your request for information has now been considered. In respect of Section 1(1)(a) of the Act we can confirm that the Police Service of Northern Ireland does hold information to which your request relates. The decision has been taken to disclose the following.
Question
In your three most recent recruitment campaigns what were the percentage of female applicants?
Answer
Campaign 2025 – 37.43% female
Campaign 2021 – 40.07% female
Campaign 2020 – 40.28% female