PNP RECRUITMENT AND REQUIREMENTS
PNP RECRUITMENT AND REQUIREMENTS
PNP RECRUITMENT AND REQUIREMENTS
Initial Requirements
Qualifications
These are the basic qualifications set by Republic Act (RA) No. 6975, as amended by
RA 8551:
5. Eligible
7. Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving
moral turpitude;
8. Must be at least one meter and fifty-seven centimeters (1.57m) in height for male and
one meter and fifty-two centimeters (1.52m);
9. Must weigh no more or less than 5 kilograms from the standard weight corresponding
to his/her height, age and sex; and
10. Must not be less than twenty-one (21) nor more than thirty (30) years of age.
1. The age, height and weight for initial appointment to the PNP may be waived only
when the number of qualified applicants falls below the approved national;/regional
quota;
3. Waiver of the age requirement may be granted only provided the applicant is not less
than 20 nor more than 35 years of age;
4. Waiver of the height requirement may granted to a male applicant who is 1.57 m and
a female applicant who is 1.52 m. A lower height requirement may be set for applicants
belonging to indigenous group as certified by the NCIP.
h. Certification under oath that there are no more qualified candidates to fill the quota;
NOTE: The application for grant waiver must be endorsed by the Director/Regional
Director of the processing unit to the Directorate for Personnel and Records
Management for subsequent processing.
2. Special talents in the field of sports, music and others; and Extensive experience or
training in training in forensic science and other technical services.