What is the NAPOLCOM PNP Entrance Examination?
The PNP Entrance Examination is the written test given by the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) to people who want to join the Philippine National Police. Passing it gives the eligibility needed for appointment as Patrolman or Patrolwoman. Applicants must be Filipino citizens with a bachelor's degree and not over 30 years old, and the pass mark is 70%.
The exam format
| Body | National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) |
|---|---|
| Passing rate | 70% |
| Who can apply | Filipino citizens with a bachelor's degree, not over 30 years old |
| Fee | ₱400 in 2025 announcements. One regional page shows a different amount, so confirm in the current announcement. |
| Number of items | Not published in the sources we checked |
What the exam covers
- General information: the Constitution and Philippine history, PNP law and history (RA 6975 and RA 8551), the criminal justice system, current events, social awareness and value judgment.
- Verbal reasoning: vocabulary, grammar and reading comprehension.
- Quantitative reasoning: arithmetic, percentages, number series and word problems.
- Logical reasoning: verbal and non-verbal items such as syllogisms, coding, sequences and figure patterns.
Free official resources, and what we add
NAPOLCOM posts exam announcements and results, and RA 6975, RA 8551 and the Constitution are free to read online. There is no official question bank. Our 105 original questions follow the published scope and explain every answer, citing the law and section for PNP and legal items and showing the working for maths and logic items.
How to prepare
- Check the current NAPOLCOM announcement for the exam date, fee and filing requirements in your region.
- Learn the key parts of RA 6975 and RA 8551: how NAPOLCOM is composed, how complaints are handled (chief of police, mayor, PLEB) and the qualifications for appointment.
- Know the five pillars of the criminal justice system and basic Revised Penal Code rules such as Article 125.
- Practise quantitative and logical reasoning daily, since they make up a large share of the exam.
- For value judgment items, choose answers that follow the law, avoid gifts and favours, and respect people's rights.
- Take timed sets and review every explanation.
Practice questions with answers
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On what grounds may the President suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus?
- A serious rise in crime in any region
- A declared state of calamity after a typhoon
- A nationwide transport strike
- Invasion or rebellion, when public safety requires it
Answer: D, Invasion or rebellion, when public safety requires it. Article VII, Section 18 allows the President to suspend the privilege of the writ or place the country under martial law only in case of invasion or rebellion, when public safety requires it. Source: 1987 Constitution, Art. VII, Sec. 18 and Art. III, Sec. 15.
When the PNP was created under RA 6975, it was initially formed from the members of:
- the Philippine Constabulary and the Integrated National Police
- the Philippine Army and the Philippine Navy
- the National Bureau of Investigation and the INP
- the Philippine Constabulary and the barangay tanods of every municipality
Answer: A, the Philippine Constabulary and the Integrated National Police. Section 23 of RA 6975 provides that the PNP shall initially consist of members of the police forces integrated into the Integrated National Police and the officers and enlisted personnel of the Philippine Constabulary. Source: RA 6975, Sec. 23.
Which of the following is NOT one of the five pillars of the Philippine criminal justice system?
- Prosecution
- Legislature
- Corrections
- Community
Answer: B, Legislature. The five pillars are law enforcement, prosecution, courts, corrections and the community. Congress makes laws but is not a pillar of the criminal justice system. Source: National Police Commission and DOJ descriptions of the criminal justice system.