Half of the CSC Penology Officer Exam is jail-service content, and the pass mark is 80.00.
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CSC's 2027 exam calendar has no Penology Officer Examination, and the next date hasn't been announced. Recent POEs were held in 2022, 2024 and 2026.
Last held: 7 June 2026. 1,488 passers (16.34%). Results came out on 16 July 2026.
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- Format
- 150 multiple-choice test items plus a 10-item personal-data questionnaire, in 3 hours 5 minutes. Half is General Ability (verbal, analytical, numerical) and half is jail-service content: jail management and operations, rules for the treatment of persons deprived of liberty (Mandela and Bangkok Rules), and special laws such as RA 6975, RA 9263/9592, the Anti-Torture Act and the GCTA law.
- Passing rule
- A general rating of at least 80.00. 16.34% passed in June 2026 and 16.23% in 2022.
- Who can take it
- At least 18 years old with at least 72 college units. Appointment as Jail Officer I also needs a bachelor's degree and the height standard.
- Fee
- ₱700.
- How it's taken
- Pen and paper, run by the Civil Service Commission — not by the BJMP.
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| Sitting | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Penology Officer Examination, 2022 | 23 October 2022 | 1,574 of 9,696 passed (16.23%). Source |
| Penology Officer Examination, 2026 | 7 June 2026 | 1,488 passers (16.34%). Results came out on 16 July 2026. Source |
Official sources: CSC official site · CSC Exam Announcement No. 02, s. 2026 (Penology Officer Exam). Dates and rules can change — always confirm with the Civil Service Commission (CSC) before you file.
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The last BJMP Penology Officer Exam was held on 7 June 2026. CSC's 2027 exam calendar has no Penology Officer Examination, and the next date hasn't been announced. Recent POEs were held in 2022, 2024 and 2026.
What's on the BJMP Penology Officer Exam?
150 multiple-choice test items plus a 10-item personal-data questionnaire, in 3 hours 5 minutes. Half is General Ability (verbal, analytical, numerical) and half is jail-service content: jail management and operations, rules for the treatment of persons deprived of liberty (Mandela and Bangkok Rules), and special laws such as RA 6975, RA 9263/9592, the Anti-Torture Act and the GCTA law.
How do you pass the BJMP Penology Officer Exam?
A general rating of at least 80.00. 16.34% passed in June 2026 and 16.23% in 2022.
Who can take the BJMP Penology Officer Exam, and what does it cost?
At least 18 years old with at least 72 college units. Appointment as Jail Officer I also needs a bachelor's degree and the height standard. Fee: ₱700.
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