The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) announced that the PNP entrance examination will happen on April 9, 2022. The online application was last February 14–18, 2022
NAPOLCOM utilizes an online exam application scheduling system. Only applicants with a confirmed scheduled appointment with a reference number will be entertained.
Exam centers
| REGION | LOCATION | REGION | CENTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCR | Quezon | 7 | Cebu |
| CAR | Baguio | 8 | Tacloban |
| 1 | San Fernando , La Union | 9 | Zamboanga |
| 2 | Tuguegarao | 9 | Pagadian |
| 3 | City of San Fernando, Pampanga | 10 | Cagayan de Orogo |
| 4A | Calamba | 11 | Davao |
| 4B | Calapan | 12 | Koronadal |
| 5 | Legazpi | CARAGA | Butuan |
| 6 | Iloilo | BARMM | Cotabato |
Full announcement
Exam guidelines
As with other national eligibility exams, NAPOLCOM adheres to strict health standards and measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Make sure to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Only 15 examinees per room will be accommodated (to ensure proper social distancing) and examinees shall be restricted to their assigned seats;
- Bring 70% isopropyl or ethyl alcohol for hand sanitation and wear face masks and face shields at all times;
- All examinees must submit the duly accomplished Health Declaration Form (to be provided by the Regional Office at the entrance gate or online using the QR Code of NAPOLCOM Telehealth) and Medical Certificate issued by a licensed government physician from the Municipal/City/Provincial Health Office, or other government health monitoring center/office where the examinees reside, at the designated area for the medical team. It must clearly state that he/she is COVID-19 free. Said Medical Certificate must be issued within 72 hours before the examination day (medical certificate issued by private health institution shall not be accepted);
- Examinees shall bring their pens, pencils, and erasers. Borrowing pens, pencils, and erasers from seatmates is not allowed to prevent contamination;
- Unnecessary chatting and loitering are prohibited anywhere within the premises of the testing center;
- Eating is not allowed inside the examination room.
Gates in the examination venues will be open as early as 6:00 AM to avoid congestion. Only those with a normal body temperature of up to 37.5 degrees with no other symptoms like cough, colds, sore throat, or any flu-like symptoms are allowed to enter. Make sure to wear a face mask and face shield as well.
What to wear during the exam
The PNP follows a dress code even at the examination. You should wear a plain white T-shirt or white polo shirt, dark pants and shoes. Applicants who fail to meet the prescribed attire will not be allowed to enter the examination center.
What to bring during the exam
- Notice of admission
- Pencil Number 2
- Any valid ID with a picture and signature
NAPOLCOM PNP Entrance Exam Coverage
PNP Entrance Exam covers general information, verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and logical reasoning. The exam will be in a multiple-choice format.
General Information
- Philippine Constitution and History
- PNP Law and History
- Criminal Justice System
- Current Events
- Social Awareness and Value Judgment
Verbal Reasoning
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Grammar
Quantitative Reasoning
- Basic Concepts
- Problem-Solving Skills
Logical Reasoning
- Verbal
- Non-verbal
Exam Results
The PNP Entrance exam result will be posted on their official website and at the NAPOLCOM Central Office. The regional list of passers will also be available in each of the NAPOLCOM Regional Offices nationwide. The ratings can be viewed online at NAPOLCOM’s official website.
