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The NAPOLCOM PNP Entrance Exam (PNPE) is the first step to becoming a police officer (PO1) in the Philippines. It has 175 items across 5 parts: Verbal, Quantitative, Logical Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning, and Police Concepts. You need 70% to pass. You must be a college graduate, aged 21 to 30. Apply online at napolcom.gov.ph.
What is the NAPOLCOM PNPE?
The PNPE is the PNP Entrance Exam, run by the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM). It is the first step for civilians who want to become a police officer (PO1) in the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Passing gives you eligibility. But it is only the first step. After that come more tests before you can be a police officer.
| Exam | PNPE — PNP Entrance Exam (NAPOLCOM) |
|---|---|
| Items | 175 items in 5 parts, ~3.5–4 hours |
| Passing score | 70% (eligibility for life) |
| Who | College graduate, aged 21–30, no criminal record |
| Fee | Around ₱400 |
| Where to apply | napolcom.gov.ph (online) |
Who can take the PNPE?
You can take the PNPE if you:
- Are a Filipino citizen
- Have a bachelor’s degree (any 4-year course)
- Are 21 to 30 years old
- Have no criminal record
- Are physically and mentally fit
You do not need a Criminology degree. Any four-year course works.
What is on the PNPE?
The PNPE has 175 items in 5 parts, in one session of about 3.5 to 4 hours:
- Verbal Ability — English grammar, vocabulary, reading
- Quantitative Ability — math and word problems
- Logical Reasoning — thinking and logic
- Spatial Reasoning — patterns and shapes
- Police Concepts — basic police knowledge and laws
What score do I need to pass?
You need at least 70% to pass. Passing gives you eligibility for life.
How do I apply?
You register online through the NAPOLCOM website (napolcom.gov.ph), then process your application in person at the NAPOLCOM Regional Office. The exam fee is around ₱400. Bring your documents, like your diploma, transcript, PSA birth certificate, and valid ID.
What happens after I pass?
Passing the PNPE is just the start. To become a police officer, you must also pass a Physical Agility Test, a psychological test, medical and dental tests, a background check, and a final interview.
How should I prepare for this exam?
This exam tests verbal, numerical, and reasoning skills, plus content that is special to it, like Police Concepts and Philippine laws. For that special content, the best choice is an official reviewer or a review program made just for this exam.
For the core skills, Guia can help you build a strong base. Guia is an AI-powered learning platform made mainly for college entrance exams. But the basics it grows — English, Math, and reasoning — are the same basics this exam builds on. Guia’s founding team brings 100+ years of combined experience, and it uses ethical AI guided by real Filipino teachers. If you want to strengthen your foundations — or if someone in your family is still in high school and dreaming of college — Guia is an affordable place to build those skills the right way.
Four of five PNPE parts are aptitude skills
Verbal, quantitative, logical, and spatial reasoning are skills you can grow with practice, starting even in high school. A strong base makes the PNPE much easier.
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