PNPACAT 2023 Requirements, Schedule, and Filing Procedures

PNPACAT 2023 Requirements, Schedule, and Filing Procedures

The Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) is a top institution that trains future leaders for the PNP, BJMP, and BFP. Established by Presidential Decree 1184, Section 19, it focuses on educating members of these three services under the Department of Interior and Local Government.

Cadets who join the PNPA go through a 4-year government-funded program. During this time, they receive a monthly stipend for their expenses. Upon completing the program, cadets earn a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety (BSPS) degree. Graduates are then automatically appointed as Police Lieutenants in the PNP, Jail Inspectors in the BJMP, or Fire Inspectors in the BFP.

What is PNPACAT?

PNPACAT stands for Philippine National Police Academy Cadet Admission Test. It is an entrance examination conducted by the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) for individuals who aspire to become future officers of the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and the Bureau of Fire Protection. The test assesses an applicant’s aptitude, physical fitness, and mental abilities to determine their eligibility for admission into the PNPA. Candidates who pass the examination and meet other qualifications undergo a rigorous training program at the academy, which aims to develop their leadership skills, discipline, and professionalism needed for a career in law enforcement and public safety services in the Philippines.

Qualifications

Basic Qualification Standard:

Note: All possible questions relative to this may be answered if the post is carefully read and understood. These requirements cannot be waived or adjusted for conformity.  Do not apply if you are not qualified.

Prerequisites

Please ensure that you have the following files BEFORE registering, to have a more streamlined application process:

1. A desktop/laptop computer, tablet or a smartphone with good internet connection.
2. Scanned copies of the following:

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

Disqualifications

Failure to meet just one of these initial requirements means disqualification from taking the PNPACAT and admission to the PNPA. Likewise, applicants who have any of the medical and dental conditions listed below are also disqualified:

• Under height and overweight or obese;
• Defective Visual Perception (e.g. color blindness, near-sighted/far-sighted with corrective eyeglasses or lens, nystagmus);
• Any physical deformities like bow-leggedness, missing or extra fingers/toes, and other birth defects;
• Hearing problems due to a 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 of four (4) anterior or front teeth, and missing of six (6) posterior/molar teeth;
• Tattoos or other brotherhood marks;
• Ear piercing for males and multiple ear piercing for females;
• For Females:  Goiter; a history of pregnancy; the presence of breast mass; painful menstruation; and
• Any other similar defects which may affect the performance of the cadet in the program.

Next Steps

Successful examinees who passed the PNPACAT shall qualify for the next stage of screening which is as follows:

1. Physical Agility Test:

   EXERCISES	MALE	FEMALE
   Pull-ups	3	N/A
   Full Arms Hanging	N/A	45 seconds
   2-Minute Push-Ups	25	25
   2-Minute Sit-Ups	40	40
   100-Meter Dash	18 seconds	20 seconds
   3-Km Run	24 minutes	27 minutes

2. Psychological and Psychiatric Examination (PPE);
3. Physical, Medical, and Dental Examination (PMDE); and,
4. Panel Interview.

The applicant must pass the early stages of the screening as the said testing is sequential. Applicants who fail at an earlier stage will not be allowed to proceed to the next step. Those who managed to pass all stages of admission will be appointed as PNPA cadets no later than May 1, 2024, as a member of PNPA Class of 2027.

How To Apply

ONLINE APPLICATION

How to Register?

1. Head to https://application.pnpa.edu.ph then click on “I Am A New Applicant”.

Note: This applies to ALL applicants, regardless if you have been a previous applicant (your previous application has been removed from the system to decongest our database)

2. You will then be redirected to the next page, carefully read the Privacy Notice and check the “I have read and understood this notice” to proceed.

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