NAPOLCOM PNPE 2027 Reviewer, Exam Dates & Format
The NAPOLCOM PNP Entrance Examination gives the police eligibility needed for appointment as Patrolman or Patrolwoman in the Philippine National Police. NAPOLCOM holds it twice a year, in April and October.
About 38,000–41,000 examinees per sitting.
Next NAPOLCOM PNPE
Expected — not yet announcedExpected April 2027 (not yet announced)
The first 2027 PNP Entrance Exam is expected in April 2027; NAPOLCOM hasn't announced the date yet. NAPOLCOM has held the first sitting of the year in April.
Source: r3.napolcom.gov.ph
Last held
The October 2026 PNP Entrance Exam was held October 18, 2026.
NAPOLCOM PNPE at a glance
- Conducted by
- National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)
- Mode
- Pen-and-paper
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Fee
- ₱400
- Passing rule
- 70% general rating
NAPOLCOM PNPE exam format
- General Information and Uprightness (Constitution, PNP laws, criminal justice system, values)
- Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning (verbal and non-verbal)
Question types: Multiple choice
NAPOLCOM doesn't publish the number of items. There's no separate clerical or police-knowledge subtest; PNP laws sit inside General Information.
Who can take it
Bachelor's degree holders aged 21 to 30 on the day of the exam (temporary Patrolmen/Patrolwomen: bachelor's degree, no age limit). PNP appointment also needs the RA 11549 height standard of 1.57 m (male) or 1.52 m (female).
Passing and admission
- Passing rule
- 70% general rating
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PNP Rank and Base Pay
PNP ranks under RA 11200 with 2026 base pay from DBM's uniformed-personnel schedule (EO 107).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NAPOLCOM PNPE?
The NAPOLCOM PNPE is the NAPOLCOM PNP Entrance Examination, conducted by National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM). The NAPOLCOM PNP Entrance Examination gives the police eligibility needed for appointment as Patrolman or Patrolwoman in the Philippine National Police. NAPOLCOM holds it twice a year, in April and October.
When is the next NAPOLCOM PNPE?
The first 2027 PNP Entrance Exam is expected in April 2027; NAPOLCOM hasn't announced the date yet. The October 2026 PNP Entrance Exam was held October 18, 2026.
Who can take the NAPOLCOM PNPE?
Bachelor's degree holders aged 21 to 30 on the day of the exam (temporary Patrolmen/Patrolwomen: bachelor's degree, no age limit). PNP appointment also needs the RA 11549 height standard of 1.57 m (male) or 1.52 m (female).
What is the passing score for the NAPOLCOM PNP Entrance Exam?
70%. Passing gives the eligibility needed for appointment as Patrolman or Patrolwoman; the PNP's physical, medical and background screening comes after.
What's on the NAPOLCOM PNP Entrance Exam?
A 3-hour, pen-and-paper test in four areas: General Information and Uprightness (Constitution, PNP laws, criminal justice system, values), Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Logical Reasoning.
How many pass the NAPOLCOM PNP Entrance Exam?
35.33% in October 2025 and 24.26% in April 2026.
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Sources
Dates, formats and results on this page come from National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) and the official notices below. Always confirm with NAPOLCOM before you file or travel.