BJMP Entrance Exam Reviewer, Exam Dates & Format
The written exam for BJMP applicants is the Civil Service Commission's Penology Officer Examination (POE). Passing puts you on the register of eligibles for second-level BJMP ranks and related positions.
10,812 scheduled examinees in June 2026.
Next BJMP Entrance Exam
Not announcedNot yet announced
CSC's 2027 exam calendar has no Penology Officer Examination, and the next date hasn't been announced. Recent ones were held in 2022, 2024 and 2026.
Last held
The 2026 Penology Officer Examination was held June 7, 2026. 1,488 passed (16.34%). Results came out July 16, 2026.
BJMP Entrance Exam at a glance
- Conducted by
- Civil Service Commission (CSC) — Penology Officer Examination
- Mode
- Pen-and-paper
- Duration
- 3 hours 5 minutes
- Items
- 160 items: 150 scored test items plus a 10-item personal-data questionnaire
- Fee
- ₱700
- Passing rule
- General rating of at least 80.00
BJMP Entrance Exam exam format
- General Ability (verbal, analytical, numerical) — 50%
- Jail Management and Operations — 20%
- Rules and Standards for the Treatment of PDL (Mandela and Bangkok Rules, Bill of Rights) — 20%
- Special Laws (RA 6975, RA 9263, RA 9592, RA 6713, Anti-Torture Act, GCTA law, Community Service Act) — 10%
Question types: Multiple choice
Who can take it
Filipino citizen, at least 18, with at least 72 units of any four-year course. Appointment as Jail Officer I needs a bachelor's degree and the RA 11549 height standard.
Passing and admission
- Passing rule
- General rating of at least 80.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BJMP Entrance Exam?
The BJMP Entrance Exam is the CSC Penology Officer Examination (BJMP entrance exam), conducted by Civil Service Commission (CSC) — Penology Officer Examination. The written exam for BJMP applicants is the Civil Service Commission's Penology Officer Examination (POE). Passing puts you on the register of eligibles for second-level BJMP ranks and related positions.
When is the next BJMP Entrance Exam?
CSC's 2027 exam calendar has no Penology Officer Examination, and the next date hasn't been announced. Recent ones were held in 2022, 2024 and 2026.
Who can take the BJMP Entrance Exam?
Filipino citizen, at least 18, with at least 72 units of any four-year course. Appointment as Jail Officer I needs a bachelor's degree and the RA 11549 height standard.
Who runs the BJMP entrance exam?
The Civil Service Commission, through the Penology Officer Examination (POE). The pass mark is a general rating of 80.00 and the fee is ₱700.
What's on the Penology Officer Examination?
150 scored items (plus a 10-item personal-data questionnaire) in 3 hours 5 minutes: General Ability 50%, Jail Management and Operations 20%, Rules for the Treatment of PDL 20% and Special Laws 10%.
Does Super Tutor have a BJMP Entrance Exam reviewer?
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Sources
Dates, formats and results on this page come from Civil Service Commission (CSC) — Penology Officer Examination and the official notices below. Always confirm with CSC before you file or travel.