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How to become a police officer via the PNPA in the Philippines

The path: PNPA Cadet Admission Test → cadetship → commission as Police Lieutenant

Education: SHS graduates aged 18–22 (before 1 May 2027 for this cycle) with a GWA of at least 85%, at least 5'2" (male) or 5'0" (female)

Pay: PNPA graduates are commissioned as Police Lieutenant, with a base pay of ₱52,004 a month in 2026, plus allowances.Source: EO 107 s.2025, DBM National Budget Circular No. 600; RA 11200.

Step-by-step path

  1. 1

    Apply to the PNPA

    Through PNPA's online application system during the window.

  2. 2

    Pass the Cadet Admission Test

    Then the psychological, medical, physical and interview stages.

  3. 3

    Complete the cadetship

    The PNPA is in Silang, Cavite.

  4. 4

    Receive your commission

    Graduates are commissioned as Police Lieutenant (the PNPA also trains BFP and BJMP officers).

About the PNPA Cadet Admission Test

  • A written multiple-choice test that is the first stage of screening, followed by psychological, medical and physical tests and interviews.
  • The 2026 test (for Class 2031) is scheduled for 25 October 2026; applications ran 1 June–30 September 2026.
  • In the last cycle (November 2025), 1,627 of 21,179 examinees passed (7.68%).

Your qualifying exam

PNPA Cadet Admission Test

Super Tutor's PNPA entrance course has chapter reviewers, practice quizzes with explanations and the AI tutor.

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Questions

What's the path to becoming a police officer (pnpa)?

PNPA Cadet Admission Test → cadetship → commission as Police Lieutenant

What education do I need?

SHS graduates aged 18–22 (before 1 May 2027 for this cycle) with a GWA of at least 85%, at least 5'2" (male) or 5'0" (female)

How much does the job pay?

PNPA graduates are commissioned as Police Lieutenant, with a base pay of ₱52,004 a month in 2026, plus allowances.

Which exam do I need to pass?

PNPA Cadet Admission Test. A written multiple-choice test that is the first stage of screening, followed by psychological, medical and physical tests and interviews.

Does Super Tutor have a reviewer for this exam?

Super Tutor's PNPA entrance course has chapter reviewers, practice quizzes with explanations and the AI tutor.

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