AFPSAT Schedules by Service and Region: How Slots Work

AFPSAT scheduling confuses a lot of first-time applicants because there is no national exam day. The AFP Service Aptitude Test runs continuously, and your actual test date comes from the testing office of the service you're applying to. Showing up on a day that office doesn't test your category means you don't test that day.

This post explains how AFPSAT slots are actually assigned, what the one published 2026 regional schedule says, what to bring, and the logistics that catch first-time takers off guard.

How AFPSAT Scheduling Works

The official AFPSAT portal describes a three-step process:

1. Register online through the AFPSAT e-portal and get your registration ticket.
2. Go to the testing center of the major service you chose (Army, Air Force or Navy). They validate your application and documents and issue your AFPSAT exam schedule.
3. Report on your assigned date.

The portal lists each service's schedule separately (Air Force, Army, Navy and the Technical Administrative Service), which is why there is no single "AFPSAT date" for the whole country.

The Main Testing Centers

The portal names these central testing centers, plus regional recruitment offices:

• Philippine Air Force — Personnel Testing Office, PAFPMC, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City.
• Philippine Army — Army Testing Office, APMC, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
• Philippine Navy — RTHO, NPMC, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

If you live outside Metro Manila, ask the recruitment office of your chosen service in your region where and when it tests. Don't assume another office's schedule applies to yours.

A Published 2026 Example: Army Recruitment Office Mindanao

In January 2026, Army Recruitment Office Mindanao released a fixed AFPSAT schedule for the Army Testing Office at Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City:

• Officer Candidate Course (OCC): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.
• Candidate Soldier Course: Thursday.
• PROFEX: Friday.

Two things follow from this. First, the day depends on your category (officer candidate or candidate soldier), not just your region. Second, this is one office's schedule. We couldn't find an official published schedule for Luzon or Visayas offices, so check with yours directly.

Which Office Should You Test At?

Test through the service and recruitment office you're actually applying to, since that office validates your documents and issues your schedule. If you live in one region and work in another, ask the recruitment office before you travel whether it will process you.

What to Bring

The AFPSAT portal lists these application requirements:

• Original transcript of records or Form 137.
• Original college diploma.
• PSA (formerly NSO) birth certificate.
• A valid ID.
• A 2x2 photo.

Your recruitment office may ask for more (photocopies, clearances). Ask when you get your schedule, and bring what they list.

Exam-Day Rules

From the portal's examination rules:

• Be at the testing room by 7:00 AM.
• Nothing is allowed inside the testing room.
• There is one 10-minute break in the morning.
• Latecomers take the test on the next scheduled date.
• Retakes need approval, and the portal refers to a six-month probation period before a retake.

Plan for a long day. Document checks happen before the test, so eat breakfast, bring water, and don't book anything else that day.

Common Logistics Mistakes

• Going on the wrong day for your category. Officer-candidate and candidate-soldier batches can run on different days.
• Arriving after 7:00 AM. Latecomers are moved to the next date.
• Missing an original document. The requirements list asks for originals.
• Relying on an old schedule. Testing days change; confirm with the office close to your date.

After the AFPSAT

The AFPSAT is one screening requirement, not the whole process. What comes next (further screening, medical and other requirements) runs through the service you applied to. Keep your contact details current with that office so you don't miss a notice.

Applying From Abroad

The AFPSAT is taken in person at a testing center, so you need to be in the Philippines. If you're flying home for it, confirm your testing date with the recruitment office before booking, bring all original documents with you, and allow time for anything that happens after the test.

The Cost of Testing

The AFPSAT portal describes its services as free, and no exam fee is published. Confirm with your recruitment office. Your real costs are documents (PSA birth certificate, school records), photos and travel to the testing office.

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FAQ

Is there a national AFPSAT date?

No. Each service's testing office issues schedules to its own registered applicants.

Is the test content different per region?

The AFPSAT is the AFP's unified written entrance test, so it isn't designed as a regional exam. Only the testing day and venue differ.

How early do I need to arrive?

The portal's rules say to be at the testing room by 7:00 AM.

What if I miss my testing day?

The portal's rules move latecomers to the next scheduled date. Contact your testing office to rebook.

Does the AFP publish the passing score?

No. The AFP doesn't publish the AFPSAT item count or passing score, and each major service sets its own cut-off.

See Also

• AFPSAT 2026 Guide
• AFPSAT Spatial Reasoning Strategy
• Government Eligibility Comparison
• Super Tutor AFPSAT Reviewer