AFPSAT Registration 2023, Schedule & Requirements

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

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 2023 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:

ARO Luzon (Fixed Testing Site)

• Army Testing Office, Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
• OFFICER CANDIDATE COURSE (OCC)
  • AFP Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT), Army Qualifying Exam (AQE) & Special Written Exam (SWE) every Monday, Tuesday & Saturday
• CANDIDATE SOLDIER COURSE (CSC)
  • AFP Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT) every Wednesday & Thursday

Register at the Philippine Army Recruitment Website (https://join.army.mil.ph/) for online registration. Strictly no walk-in registration.

ARO Visayas ( Fixed Testing Site)

• Army Recruitment Office Visayas- Camp Lapu Lapu, Apas, Cebu City
  • AFPSAT For Officer Applicants: Monday-Friday

ARO Mindanao (Fixed testing Site)

• Army Recruitment Office Mindanao- Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan De Oro City
  • AFPSAT For Officer Applicants: Monday-Friday

If you are far from the fixed testing site, you don’t need to worry. They also have a mobile testing site where they are going to different places to accommodate applicants who want to take the exam. The venues and schedule are not fixed so you need to check their Official Facebook Pages often for updates. Below is the link to their official social media accounts.

• Army Recruitment Office – Luzon
• Army Recruitment Office – Visayas
  • ARO Region 6
  • ARO Region 7
  • ARO Region 8
• Army Recruitment Office- Mindanao / ARO Zamboanga 

Read also: How to join the Philippine Army?

AFPSAT Schedule (Mobile Testing Site)

Check the AFPSAT Schedule 2023 for Mobile Testing Sites below:

• AFPSAT Luzon Schedule (Mobile Testing Site)
• AFPSAT Visayas Schedule (Mobile Testing Site)
• AFPSAT Mindanao Schedule (Mobile Testing Site)

AFPSAT Coverage 2023

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 a period of 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 have passed AFPSAT with Grade C and D (For Enlistment) and wanted 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/GRADE	INTERPRETATION	REMARKS
Outstanding/ A	Answered 92-150 items correctly	Passed (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/GRADE	INTERPRETATION	REMARKS
Outstanding/ A	Answered 110-150 items correctly	Passed (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 the period of three (3) years.