AFPSAT Registration 2024, Schedule & Requirements

We will be discussing what AFPSAT means, who needs to take it, and the requirements needed, as well as the registration online.

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What is AFPSAT?

AFPSAT is an acronym for The Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test. It is the unified written entrance examination that is utilized in the initial recruitment and selection process for entry into the major services ‐ Army, Air Force, and Navy. You need to pass this exam to be qualified to apply for any military position.

The Army Recruitment Offices (ARO) which include ARO Luzon, ARO Visayas, and ARO Mindanao is in charge of recruiting applicants as well as the conduct of the AFPSAT, Army Qualifying Examination (AQE), and Special Written Examination (SWE).

But before proceeding to take the AFPSAT, you can read if you are qualified to apply either in the Philippine Army, Air Force, or the Navy so your efforts won’t be wasted.

AFPSAT Requirements:

Prepare the following basic requirements for the AFPSAT:

  • Birth Certificate (PSA)
  • Original Transcript of Records and Diploma (for College degree holders)
  • Original diploma with Form 137-A ( for high school graduate applicants but with Tesda or Vocational course certificate – NCII)
  • Valid ID (Government-issued)
  • 2 pcs 2×2 picture with white background

AFPSAT Schedule 2024 and Online Registration

The Philippine Army has a fixed testing site and a mobile testing site. For the Fixed Testing in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Refer to the details below:

1. ARO Luzon (Fixed Testing Site)

Location: Army Testing Office, Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City

CourseTestSchedule
Officer Candidate Course (OCC)AFP Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT), Army Qualifying Exam (AQE) & Special Written Exam (SWE)Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday
Candidate Soldier Course (CSC)AFP Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT)Every Wednesday & Thursday

Register at the Philippine Army Recruitment Website https://jointhearmy.ph/ for online registration.

1A. ARO Luzon Schedule (Mobile Testing Site)

This is the schedule for the pre-entry exam for Officer Candidate Course. For more information, read our article ARO Luzon AFPSAT Schedule 2024.

05-08 Feb 2024- Legazpi City

10-13 Feb 2024- Pili, Camarines Sur

17-19 Feb 2024- Tuguegarao City

21-23 Feb 2024- Echague, Isabela

26-28 Feb 2024- Sta. Cruz, Laguna

02-04 Mar 2024- Vigan City

06-08 Mar 2024- Tarlac City

10-12 Mar 2024- Iba, Zambales

14-16 Mar 2024- Cabanatuan City

18-19 Mar 2024- Urdaneta City

21-23 Mar 2024- Baguio City

2. ARO Visayas ( Fixed Testing Site)

Location: Army Recruitment Office Visayas- Camp Lapu Lapu, Apas, Cebu City

CourseTestSchedule
Officer Candidate Course (OCC)AFP Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT), AQE, SWEEvery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday

2A. ARO-Visayas (Mobile Pre-Entry Exam)

The Army Recruitment Office in Visayas will conduct a mobile pre-entry exam drive for the Officer Candidate Course on the following schedule:

For more information read our article ARO Visayas AFPSAT Schedule 2024.

20-22 Jan 2024- Dumaguete City

24-26 Jan 2024- Kabankalan City

28-31 Jan 2024- Bacolod City

02-05 Feb 2024- Roxas City

07-09 Feb 2024- San Jose, Antique

11-13 Feb 2024- Iloilo City

15-17 Feb 2024- Sagay City

20-24 Feb 2024- Catbalogan City

26-28 Feb 2024- Borongan City

01-04 Mar 2024- Tacloban City

07-10 Mar 2024- Tagbilaran City

3. ARO Mindanao (Fixed testing Site)

Location: Army Recruitment Office Mindanao- Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan De Oro City

CourseTestSchedule
Officer Candidate Course (OCC)AFP Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT), AQE, SWEEvery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday

3A. ARO Mindanao Schedule (Mobile Testing Site)

If you are far from the fixed testing site, you don’t need to worry. They also have a mobile testing site where they go to different places to accommodate applicants who want to take the exam.

Here is the Pre-entry Exam for the Officer Candidate Course in ARO Mindanao: Read our article ARO Mindanao AFPSAT Schedule 2024.

22-25 Jan 2024- Zamboanga City

27-28 Jan 2024- Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

30-31 Jan 2024- Dipolog City

02-05 Feb 2024- Pagadian City

07-08 Feb 2024- Iligan City

11-12 Feb 2024- Maramag, Bukidnon

19-20 Feb 2024- Kidapawan City

22-25 Feb 2024- Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte

27 Feb-01 Mar 2024- Isulan, Sultan Kudarat

03-05 Mar 2024- General Santos City

07-10 Mar 2024- Davao City

12-14 Mar 2024- Butuan City

Below is the link to their official social media accounts.

Read also: How to join the Philippine Army?

AFPSAT Coverage 2024

AFPSAT has three subtests which are the following:

  • Abstract Reasoning– a nonverbal, non-numerical measure of reasoning power. It measures the ability to see the relationships among things- objects, patterns, or designs rather than among words and numbers. 50 items for 12 minutes.
  • Verbal Reasoning– measures the ability to reason and solve problems through the concept of words by comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary recognition. 65 items for 30 minutes.
  • Numerical Reasoning– measures the ability to reason and solve problems with numbers, and other mathematical concepts. 35 items for 35 minutes.

Read: AFPSAT Reviewer and Practice Exam

AFPSAT Passing Score and Mechanics

AFPSAT result shall be valid for three (3) years.

Retake of AFPSAT in less than three (3) months is not allowed. AFPSAT results that are still valid and not yet expired should wait for them to expire. However, you will be allowed to retake the AFPSAT if you are a college graduate/degree holder who has passed the AFPSAT with Grades C and D (For Enlistment) and wants to have a higher score for the OCC application.

The maximum required AFPSAT taking is not more than THREE (3) opportunities.

AFPSAT Form A ( September 30, 2019, up to this date)

DESCRIPTION/GRADEINTERPRETATIONREMARKS
Outstanding/ AAnswered 92-150 items correctlyPassed
(Enlistment &
Commission)
Above Average/ B Answered 71-91 items correctly Passed
(Enlistment &
Commission)
Average/C Answered 60-70 items correctly Passed
(Enlistment Only)
Below Average/D Answered 48-59 items correctly Passed
(Enlistment Only)
Poor/ E Answered 36-47 items correctly Below passing score retake after 6 months.
Failed/ F Answered 0-35 items correctly Below passing score retake after 6 months.

AFPSAT Form B (April 17, 2019, up to date)

DESCRIPTION/GRADEINTERPRETATIONREMARKS
Outstanding/ AAnswered 110-150 items correctlyPassed
(Enlistment &
Commission)
Above Average/ B Answered 88-109 items correctly Passed
(Enlistment &
Commission)
Average/C Answered 74-87 items correctly Passed
(Enlistment Only)
Below Average/D Answered 56-73 items correctly Passed
(Enlistment Only)
Poor/ E Answered 47-55 items correctly Below passing score retake after 6 months.
Failed/ F Answered 0-46 items correctly No retake

All major services shall henceforth recognize the result as valid and said applicant need not take the same test if he/she applies in another branch of service within three (3) years.

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