RECRUITMENT

- Attracting candidates who have maximum qualifications to be eligible RECRUITMENT PROCESS

for the selection procedure. A. Preliminary Interview / Screening
BASIS FOR RECRUITMENT - A point system shall be applied in the assessment and
1. State of Peace and Order evaluation of the measurable qualification standards
2. Population Density possessed by an individual applicant. The applicant shall be
3. Actual demand of the service interviewed personally by the screening committee.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE PNP (RA 6975) B. Physical Agility Test
1. A citizen of the Philippines - The screening committee shall require the applicant to
2. A person of Good Moral undergo a physical agility test designed to determine whether
3. Must have passed psychiatric, psychological, drug, and physical test to or not he possesses the required coordination, strength, and
be administered by the PNP or by any NAPOLCOM accredited speed of movement necessary for service.
government hospitals for the purpose of determining physical and
mental health. The PAT is composed of following events done in sequential
4. Must possess a formal baccalaureate degree from recognized order:
instruction of learning. (b.1) 1minute push-up with passing score of 35 repetition for
NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular No. 2008-003 male and 25 repetition for female (bench push-up)
- NAPOLCOM PNP Entrance Examination (b.2) 1minute sit-ups (35 reps for male and 25reps for
- RA 6506 / RA 11131 (Licensed Criminologist) female)
- RA 1080 (Bar and Board Examinations of Baccalaureate Degree) (b.3) 3-kilometer run (19 mins for males and 21 mins for
- PD 907 (granting Civil Service Eligibility to College Honor Graduate) female)
- Civil Service Physical Agility Test is one of the requirements by the PNP in
5. Mus be eligible in accordance with the standard set by the commission. order to evaluate the physical qualification of these aspiring
6. Must not have been dishonorably discharged from military Patrolman/woman applicants whether he or she possess the
employment or dismissed for cause from civilian position in the required condition such as strength and speed applicable in the
government. service. The Screening Committee composed of personnel from
RPHRDD and Regional Health Service took the lead as the
7. Must not have been connected by financial judgement of an offense or
screening committee.
crime involving moral turpitude.
8. Must be at least one meter and sixty-two centimeters (1.62m) in height Physical Agility Test:
for male and one meter and fifty-seven (1.57) for female. Maximum Total – 100 pts
NAPOLCOM MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 2007-009 Passing Score: – 75 pts
- It was amended by Republic Act 11549 or the PNP, BJMP, BFP and
Bucor height Equality Act 5’2 for male and5’ for female. Physical, Medical, Dental Exam (PMDE) for PNP Applicants
9. Must nor weigh not more than five klgs (5kg) from the standard weight c. Psychological and/or Neuro Psychiatric Test – To exclude
corresponding to his/her height, age, and sex; and applicants who may be suffering from any mental disorder, the
10. For new applicant, must not less than (21) twenty-one nor more than applicant shall take a psychological and/or neuro-psychiatric test to
thirty (30) years of age. be administered by the PNP, or any duly recognized institution and
meet all the requirements in paragraph (a) above.
Factors to be considered in Granting of waiver. d. Character and Background Investigation – The Screening
Committee shall cause an intensive investigation to be conducted on
1. Outstanding accomplishment or possession of special skills in law
the character and background of the applicant with the view of
enforcement, martial arts, marksmanship, and similar skills.
determining his character reputation and possible involvement in
2. Special talents in the field of sports, music, and others. any questionable or criminal activities as well as his propensity
3. Extensive experience or training in forensic science and other technical toward violence or use of force.
services e. Physical/Menta/Dental Examination – In order to
 Orde in granting waiver determine whether or not the applicant is in good
 Age health, free from any contagious diseases, a physical
 Weight and medical examination must be conducted by the
 Height city/municipal health officer or PNP medical officer
after he/she qualified for preliminary interview.
f. Final interview (25 pts) – The Screening Committee shall
interview the qualified applicant for suitability for police work. The
interview shall aid in determining likeableness, affability, attitude
towards work, outside interest, forcefulness, conversational
ability, disagreeable mannerism, etc.

g. Oath-Taking – After the final deliberation and through selection

among the qualified applicants, the successful applicants shall take
their oath of Office.

h. Probationary – period of at least twelve (12) months.

The New Patrolman/woman must undergo the Public Safety Basic
Recruit Course (PSBRC) and Field Training Program in order to attain
permanent status.

APPOINTMENT
Types
1. Temporary Appointment- any PNP personnel who is admitted
due to the waiver of the educational or weight requirements.
Any member who fails to satisfy any of the waived requirements
with the specified time periods shall be dismissed from the
service.
2. Permanent Appointment- when an applicant possesses the
upgraded general qualifications for appointment in the PNP
(After completing all requirements)