PNP Recruitment 2026: Process, Qualifications and Requirements

Last updated: October 30, 2026

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is the country’s main law enforcement agency. It keeps peace and order, prevents crime and protects the public. Joining the PNP gives you a stable career and a chance to serve your community.

This guide explains the PNP recruitment process for Patrolman/Patrolwoman, including the qualifications, requirements and how to apply.

PNP Recruitment and Selection Service (PNP RSS)

The PNP Recruitment and Selection Service (PNP RSS) handles the recruitment of new patrolmen and patrolwomen. Recruitment is done every year through the regular quota and the attrition quota (to replace retired and separated personnel).

For 2026, the PNP announced 6,178 slots: 1,700 regular and 4,478 attrition. NCRPO had the most vacancies (783), followed by CALABARZON, Central Luzon, BARMM and Bicol. See our post on the PNP hiring quota.

PNP qualifications

1. Citizen of the Philippines
2. Of good moral character
3. Passed the psychiatric/psychological, drug and physical tests given by the PNP
4. Holder of a baccalaureate degree from a recognized school
5. Has any of these eligibilities: PNP Entrance Exam (NAPOLCOM), RA 1080 (bar and board exams), PD 907 (college honor graduates), or RA 6506 (registered criminologists)
6. Not dishonorably discharged from military employment or dismissed for cause from any civilian government position
7. Not convicted by final judgment of a crime involving moral turpitude
8. At least 1.57 m (5’2″) tall for men and 1.52 m (5’0″) for women, under RA 11549
9. Weight not more or less than 5 kg from the standard weight for your height, age and sex
10. Not less than 21 nor more than 30 years old

Applicants from indigenous cultural communities are automatically granted a height waiver under RA 11549.

How to apply online (PNP ORS)

The old PNP CORES portal has been deactivated. Applications are now filed through the PNP Online Recruitment System (PNP ORS), set up under PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2024-049. Read our step-by-step guide: PNP ORS online application.

Key rules under the memorandum circular:

• No walk-in applicants. “No scheduled appointment, no processing.”
• For some cycles, only up to 150% of the quota is accepted on a first come, first served basis.
• Applicants get updates by email or SMS, or through the official PNP RSS Facebook page.
• Each applicant gets a one-time QR code.
• Original or authenticated documents are submitted after the physical, medical and dental exam (PMDE).
• Registration closes 14 calendar days before the screening starts.

Screening process

After online registration, applicants go through sequential steps, including:

1. Body Mass Index (BMI) check
2. Physical Agility Test (PAT)
3. Psychiatric/Psychological Examination (PPE)
4. Physical, Medical and Dental Examination (PMDE)
5. Drug test, complete background investigation, and handwriting and fingerprint specimen collection
6. Final interview and deliberation
7. Oath-taking and appointment

New patrolmen and patrolwomen go through a probation period and must complete the Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC) and field training to get permanent status.

Documents to prepare

Prepare scanned copies first, then originals or authenticated copies when asked. Commonly required are:

• Notarized Personal Data Sheet
• PSA birth certificate and family documents (PSA CENOMAR or marriage certificate, birth certificates of dependents)
• Diploma and Transcript of Records
• Report of rating or certificate of eligibility (with PRC ID for board passers)
• National Police Clearance, NBI clearance, barangay clearance, and court/prosecutor clearances
• Service record (if previously in government)
• 2×2 photos and whole-body photo
• Valid ID and TIN
• Height waiver (if applicable)

The exact list is announced per recruitment cycle, so follow your Police Regional Office’s posting.

Patrolman salary in 2026

Under Executive Order No. 107 (s. 2025), a Patrolman/Patrolwoman receives a monthly base pay of ₱31,151 in 2026, plus allowances such as subsistence allowance of ₱350 per day. See PNP ranks and salary and the base pay schedule of military and uniformed personnel.

Recruitment is free. The PNP reminds applicants to report anyone asking for money to speed up their appointment.

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