Penology Exam Schedule 2024 and Requirements

The Civil Service Commission administers the Penology Officer Examination in coordination with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). It is for aspiring civil servants who want to join the BJMP.

The CSC also announced the schedule for the Civil Service Exam, Fire Officer Exam, Foreign Service Officer, BGLF, and Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination.

Penology Exam Schedule 2024

When will the Penology Officer Examination (POE)?

The Penology Officer Exam will be conducted on June 02, 2024. The application date will be from 04 Mar 2024 until 03 Apr 2024.

As always, applicants are reminded to apply as early as possible since the slot is on a first come first serve basis. The slot may be full before the deadline for the application.

Date of Examination	Title of Examination	Issuance Date of Exam Announcement (via CSC Website)	Application Period		Target Release Date of Test Results
02 June 2024	FOE5 / POE6 / BCLTE7	12 Feb 2024	04 Mar 2024	03 Apr 2024	14 July 2024

Penology Exam Qualifications

QUALIFICATION / ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS All applicants MUST STRICTLY MEET the following qualification requirements:

1. Must be a Filipino citizen;
2. At least 18 years old on the date/time of filing of application;
3. Must be of good moral character;
4. Must be mentally and physically fit;
5. Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude, or of disgraceful or immoral conduct, dishonesty, examination irregularity, drunkenness, or addiction to drugs; and
6. Must not have been dishonorably discharged from military service or dismissed for cause from any civilian positions in the government.

Also, the following individuals may opt not to take the examination anymore: > Passers of civil service eligibility examinations, as follows:

– Career Service Examination (Professional level)

-Career Service Examination for Foreign Service Officer (CSE-FSO)

>Grantees of eligibilities under special laws and CSC issuances, as follows:

– Honor Graduate Eligibility under P.D. 907

-Scientific and Technological Specialist Eligibility under P.D. 997

-Sanggunian Member Eligibility (Second level) under RA No. 10156

The CSC shall issue individual or separate examination announcements three (3) weeks before the start of each application period as indicated above. The announcement shall contain detailed information on the following areas:

1. Scope of examination;
2. Passing grade;
3. Testing centers;
4. Qualification/Admission requirements;
5. Application/Documentary requirements;
6. Where to get the application form and how to file the application;
7. Target release of test results; and
8. Resulting civil service eligibility.

Disclaimer: The information below is from last year. This is just to give you an idea of the things you need. It may/may not change this year.

Penology Exam Requirements

1.Fully accomplished Application Form (CS Form No. 100, Revised September 2016).

NOTE: The spaces for “Signature of Applicant” and “Right Thumbmark” on the Application Form should be left blank. These shall be accomplished in the presence of the CSC processor.

2. Four (4) pieces of identical I.D. pictures with specifications, as follows:

a. Passport size (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm or 1.8 inches x 1.4 inches)

b. Colored, with white background,

c. Taken within three (3) months prior to the filing of the application,

d. Printed on good quality photo paper,

e. In a standard close-up shot (from shoulder level up with the head and face occupying at least 80% of the picture and with the name tag positioned at approximately 1 inch or 2.54 cm below the chin),

f. In bare face (with no eyeglasses, colored contact lens, or any accessories that may cover the facial features; facial features not computer-enhanced),

g. Showing left and right ears,

h. Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera,

i. With neutral facial expression, and both eyes open,

j. With HANDWRITTEN (not computer-generated) name tag legibly showing SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED FULL NAME in the format: First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name, and Extension Name, if any.

3. Original and photocopy of any of the following I.D. cards, which are preferably valid (not expired on the date of filing of application): See here the lists of acceptable IDs.

4. Examination fee of Seven Hundred Pesos (PhP700.00)

How to Apply?

Coordinate with the Civil Service Commission in your area for the application process. You can also check the Official Facebook Page of the CSC in your region.

Coverage of Exam

General Ability (50%)

• Verbal, Analytical, Numerical

Specialized Area (50%)

Jail Management Concepts & Applications (15%)

• Commitment and Classifications of Inmates/Prisoners/Detainees
  • Courts & other Entities Authorized to Commit a Person to Jail
  • Categories of Inmates
  • Classification of Prisoners
  • Classification of Detainees Inmates Security Classification
  • Requirements for Commitment

The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (Nelson Mandela Rules) and Custodial Concepts (45%)

The Nelson Mandela Rules (30%)

• Guiding Principles of the Nelson Mandela Rules Respect for the Inherent Dignity of Persons Deprived of Liberty
• Medical and Health Services Disciplinary Measures and Sanctions
• Investigations of Deaths and Torture in Custody
• Protection of Vulnerable Groups
• Access to Legal Representation
• Complaints and Independent Inspection Training of Staff

Rights and Privileges of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) (10%)

• Rights and Privileges of PDL
• BJMP Welfare and Development Programs
  • Therapeutic Community Modality Program
  • Modes and Guidelines of Release of PDL
  • Paralegal Services

Bill of Rights, Article Ill of the Constitution & Republic Act 9745 or the Anti-Torture Act of 2009 (5%)

Special Laws and Other Related Laws (40%)

• Salient Features of R.A. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees)
• Salient Features of R.A. 9263 (An Act Providing Professionalization of the BFP and BJMP, Amending Certain Provision of R.A. 6975)
• Salient Features of R.A. 9729 (Climate Change Act of 2009).

Passing Grade

To pass the test, the examinee should get a passing grade of 80. The civil service eligibility resulting from passing the Penology Officer Examination shall be called Penology Officer Eligibility.

It is a second-level eligibility, which is specific and appropriate for appointment to second-level ranks under the uniformed service in jail management and penology, and functionally related services only, except for ranks under the Philippine National Police.

The Penology Officer Eligibility is NOT comparable to the Career Service Professional or Subprofessional Eligibility.

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