The Nebraska State Patrol will hold a Physical Abilities Test at 6:00 p.m. December 17 in Lincoln. Fill out the form to register and receive more specific details. There will be additional testing dates offered in the future. 

This test consists of a 1.5 mile run, Dummy Drag, Run with Obstacle, Scale Life and Carry, Handle Weapons, and Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement. Click here to view a demonstration of the PAT.

NSP Trooper Applications are scheduled to open on March 2, 2026. Get more information about the hiring process here.