PNPA Entrance Exam 2023 Schedule

The PNPA Cadetship Program is a government Scholarship Program. It is a 4-year education and training program leading to the Bachelor of Science In Public Safety degree. Aspiring cadets need to take the PNPA Cadet Admission Test (PNPACAT) to be qualified for the next step of recruitment.

Graduates are appointed as Police Lieutenants of the Philippine National Police, Inspectors of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and the Bureau of Fire Protection.

PNPA Entrance Exam 2023

The online application for the Philippine National Police Academy Cadet Admission Test (PNPACAT) Admission Year 2023-2024 for Class 2028 has officially open last January 20, 2023, until July 30, 2023. They will not allow walk-in applicants.

Requirements

Before proceeding, you need scanned copies of the following:

• A. PSA Birth Certificate (front page only and must CLEARLY show your full name, birthdate, mother and father’s name),
• B. Passport-sized OR 2×2 picture (white background), and
• C. Accomplished BMI Form (available in our website and Official FB Page, to be accomplished by a LICENSED PHYSICIAN ONLY, government or private).

FOR ONLINE APPLICATION, Read here.

About PNPA

The PNPA Cadet Admission Test (PNPACAT) is conducted yearly. Usually, PNPACAT is administered every last week of October or the first week of November. Last year’s schedule falls on November 8. This year’s schedule is still unknown.

The exam will be held in different testing centers nationwide. If you are interested to take the exam, prepare the needed documents as early as possible and wait for updates by checking the PNPA website. You can also follow our official Facebook page.

Benefits

One of the advantages of becoming a part of the PNPA Cadetship program is that you will be a scholar of the government. They offer a full scholarship grant for four years of training and education with pay and allowances.

In addition to the pay and allowances, you will be free tuition, uniforms, food, and accommodation. Importantly after graduation, you will automatically be employed in government service.

Qualifications

Check out here if you are qualified to apply or not before proceeding.

1. A natural-born Filipino citizen;
2. Must be 18-22 years old before June 1, 2024;
3. Male or female must be single with no parental obligation;
4. At least Senior High School graduate and/or has satisfactorily complied with all the requirements for graduation before July 30, 2024
5. At least 5’2” (157.47 cm) for males and 5’0” (152.40 cm) for females;
6. With a weight that corresponds to the applicant’s height, gender, and age;
7. Physically and mentally fit to undergo the Cadetship Program;
8. With good moral character (no criminal, administrative or civil derogatory record);
9. Without pending complaint and/or case before any tribunal of whatever nature;
10. Not a former cadet of PNPA, or other similar institutions; and
11. Not have been dismissed from any private employment or government position for cause.

Grounds for Medical Disqualifications:

• Defective Visual Perception (color blindness, nearsighted/farsighted with corrective eyeglasses or lens, nystagmus);
• Physical Deformities Example: bowlegged or congenital defects;
• Perforated eardrum, chronic sinusitis, bleeding tendencies, hemorrhoids, hernia (if not treated), varicocele, extensive skin disorders;
• History of heart disease, hypertension, asthma, active PTB, kidney and liver diseases, epileptic seizure disorders, major operations; communicable diseases (such as AIDS, Hepatitis, VD, etc.);
• Full dentures, upper and lower, Cleft lip and palate, malocclusion, Deformities of the face, Open bite, Tongue-tied, missing four(4) anterior or front teeth & Missing six (6) posterior/molar teeth;
• Tattoos or other brotherhood marks;
• Ear piercing for males and multiple ear piercing for females;
• For Females: Goiter; History of pregnancy; Presence of breast mass; Painful menstruation;
• Any other similar defects which may hinder the Cadetship Training Program.

How to apply?

Follow the step-by-step guide for the PNPA Online Application here.

All qualified applicants may now register and apply until July 30, 2023.

Phases of Screening

Applicants who successfully passed the PNPACAT shall qualify for the next phase of screening which is as follows:

1) Physical Agility Test (PAT);

The following are the passing scores in each event for PAT:

Exercises	Male	Female
Pull-Ups	3 Reps	N/A
Full Arms Hanging	N/A	45 Sec
2 Min Push-Ups	25 Reps	25 Reps
2 Min Sit-Ups	40 Reps	40 Reps
100 Meter Dash	18 Sec	20 Sec
3 Km Run	24 Mins	27 Mins

2)  Psychological and Psychiatric Examination (PPE);

3)  Physical, Medical, and Dental Examination (PMDE); and,

4)  Panel Interview.