Napolcom now accepting applicants for PNP exams

By Mar T. Supnad

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union- The National Police Commission -Region 1 is now accepting applications for the police entrance and promotional examinations scheduled on April 25 at the Lorma College’s elementary and high school campus in San Juan, La Union.

This was announced by Napolcom Region 1 acting regional director Josephmar B. Gil who said that the deadline for the filing of applications is on March 15.

Gill said successful examinees of the entrance examination shall be conferred by the Napolcom the PNP entrance eligibility for appointment to the rank of Police Officer 1 while those who will pass the promotional exams shall be conferred eligibilities appropriate for promotion to the ranks corresponding to the exam’s eligibility rank coverage.

The PNP entrance test is open to civilians who have a bachelor’s degree, not more 30 years old, 1.62 meters tall for male and 1.57 meters for female.

The entrance exam is also a requirement for PNP officers with temporary status as Police Officer 1 who wish to have permanent appointment in the police service.

On the other hand, the promotional exam is open to all qualified uniformed members of the PNP like police officers, senior police officers, inspectors and superintendents.

Gil said, the Napolcom has adopted a new procedure in the processing of applications wherein the ID photo of the applicant will be permanently printed in the application form and the notice of admission.

“The new procedure will require all applicants to file personally at the Napolcom regional office,” Gil explained adding that Napolcom provincial offices are no longer allowed to accept or process applications and mailed applications will no longer be entertained.

He said the new rule will protect integrity of the exams by preventing substitution committed by unscrupulous examinees.

Civilian applicants must bring two legal size window envelopes, two mailing stamps worth nine pesos each, transcript of scholastic record or diploma and birth certificate.

For the PNP member, the name tag should indicate the rank before the first, middle and last names while those with temporary appointment should submit a certified true copy of attested appointment, plantilla appointment or special order.

In addition to said requirements, applicants for the promotional exams should also submit report of rating/certification issued by the Napolcom central office, Civil Service Commission certified copy of eligibility and board certificate.

The exam coverage for the PNP entrance test consists of general information, verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and logical reasoning while the promotional exams cover general information, police administration, police operations and police values and ethical standards.