BJMP Entrance Exam 2026: Overview and Format
BJMP Entrance Exam 2026: Overview and Format
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) entrance exam is the gateway to jail service careers in PHL.
What BJMP tests
5 sub-tests, ~3 hours:
- Verbal Ability
- Numerical Ability
- Logical Reasoning
- General Information (Constitution, BJMP basics, criminology basics)
- Clerical Operations
Total ~150-180 items. No negative marking.
Pass criteria
Composite ≥ 70% qualifies for further screening (PFT, medical, neuro, background investigation).
What BJMP unlocks
- Enlistment as Jail Officer 1
- BJMP officer track
- BJMP Custodial Personnel Training
- Career as professional jail officer
Career path
BJMP pay follows the MUP base pay schedule (EO 107, s. 2025), not the civilian SSL. 2026 first-tranche monthly base:
| Rank | 2026 monthly base pay |
|---|---|
| Jail Officer I (entry) | ₱31,151 |
| Senior Jail Officer I-IV | ₱35,082-₱40,284 |
| Jail Inspector | ₱52,004 |
| Jail Senior Inspector | ₱59,411 |
| Jail Director (top career rank) | ₱108,041 |
Plus benefits: PERA, subsistence, hazard pay, longevity, GSIS retirement. Full table in the BJMP salary 2026 guide.
Where Super Tutor fits
Super Tutor's BJMP track covers the five sub-tests.
What to read next
The BJMP 2026 pillar guide covers prep approach.
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