The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Examination is an assessment administered by the NAPOLCOM in the Philippines for individuals who wish to join the Philippine National Police (PNP) or for those already in the service who seek promotion.

The NAPOLCOM exam consists of two types: the Entrance Exam and the Promotional Exam.

The Entrance Exam is for those who aspire to become police officers and have not yet joined the PNP. It tests the applicants’ abilities in communication skills, logical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and general knowledge.

On the other hand, the Promotional Exam is for active members of the PNP who want to advance their career to a higher rank. It measures their knowledge, skills, and competence in the duties and responsibilities of their current rank and the rank they are aiming for.

Passing the NAPOLCOM exam is a crucial step in becoming a member of the PNP or in advancing one’s career within the organization.

Requirements for Entrance Exam:

• Printed Confirmation Letter with a corresponding reference number confirming the scheduled appointment (Only applicants with a confirmed scheduled appointment with a reference number shall be entertained);
• Printout of Filled-out Application Form (PAS-QFM-QOP15-01) and Index Card, duly accomplished by the applicant, and two (2) recent and identical and color 1×1 ID pictures with white background and complete name tag (indicated rank before the first, middle and last name, if PNP member);
• One (1) legal size window envelope with twenty-one pesos (Php 21.00) worth of mailing stamp;
• Transcript of Scholastic Record with Special Order issued by CHED and Diploma from CHED-accredited schools, state universities, and colleges; and
• Birth Certificate in security paper issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or certified true copy of the Birth Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar and duly authenticated by the PSA.
• For a Patrolman/Patrolwoman with a temporary appointment, a certified true copy of the Attested Appointment, Plantilla Appointment, or Special Order is also required for submission.

Requirements for Promotional Exam:

• Printed Confirmation Letter with a corresponding reference number confirming the scheduled appointment (Only applicants with a confirmed scheduled appointment with reference number shall be entertained);
• Printout of Filled-out Application Form (PAS-QFM-QOP15-02) and Index Card, duly accomplished by the applicant, and two (2) recent and identical and color 1×1 ID pictures with white background and complete name tag (indicated rank before the first, middle and last name); 
• NAPOLCOM Examination Fee:
  Police Officer 4th Class Exam – 400.00
  Police Officer 3rd Class Exam- 450.00
  Police Officer 2nd Class Exam- 500.00
  Police Officer 1st Class Exam- 600.00
• One (1) legal size window envelope with twenty-one pesos (Php 21.00) worth of mailing stamp;
• Certified true copy of Attested Appointment, Plantilla Appointment, or PNP Absorption Order; and
• Certificate of Eligibility or Report of Rating/Certification issued by the NAPOLCOM Central Office, CSC Certificate of Eligibility, and/or PRC Board Certificate.

Step-by-step Process for the Online Registration

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) shall open the NAPOLCOM Online Registration Information System (NORIS) on May 8-18, 2023 for the nationwide conduct of the PNP Entrance (PNPE) Examination on June 17, 2023 and the PNP Promotional Examinations on June 18, 2023.

For applicants with existing NORIS account:

1) Log in to his/her NORIS account and update his/her transaction branch; and
2) Update his/her personal information, if applicable.

For applicants without a NORIS account:

Before registering in the NORIS, the applicant shall prepare the scanned copies of the requirements (in JPEG or PNG format) enumerated in Step No. 7 hereunder. Thereafter, the following steps shall be followed:

Step 1: Go directly to napolcom-noris.org website or though the link found in the NAPOLCOM FB page https://www.facebook.com/National PoliceCommission or the NAPOLCOM website www.napolcom.gov.ph.

Step 2: Click the Register Here button to create an account.

Step 3: Read Data Privacy Notice and click Proceed.

Step 4: For non-PNP personnel applying for PNPE, select Civilian button. If applicant is already a PNP member, click the PNP Personnel button.

Step 5: Fill in the personal details required in the fields. Do not leave any blank fields. Type N/A if not applicable.

Step 6: Select Region to process documents.

Step 7: Submit/Upload the scanned copy (JPEG or PNG format) of the following:

a. One (1) government issued ID with signature (National ID, SSS, GSIS, Voter’s, Postal, Passport, Driver’s License, PRC, etc.);
b. Passport size photo with name tag (without cap) with white background and complete name tag (indicate rank before the first, middle and last names, if PNP member); and
c. Specimen Signature.

Step 8: Click the Finish Button.

Step 9: Log-in to the NORIS account and check if the NAPOLCOM Regional Office validated the uploaded scanned documents. Once the documents have already been validated, the available test center and apply buttons are shown. Click the Apply Examination button and select Region, Testing Center, Examination Category and Examination Date. Submit the application by clicking the Apply Button.

Step 10: A FOR PAYMENT validation status will appear in the dashboard and the applicant will be advised to proceed to the Regional Office for the payment of the examination fee and for the submission of one (1) legal-size window envelope with P21.00 worth of stamp.

Hereunder are the rates of examination fee per examination category:

a. Four Hundred Pesos (P400.00) for PNP Entrance Examination,

b. Four Hundred Pesos (P400.00) for Police Officer 4th Class Examination,

c. Four Hundred Fifty Pesos (P450.00) for Police Officer 3rd Class Examination,

d. Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) for Police Officer 2nd Class Examination,

e. Six Hundred Pesos (P600.00) for Police Officer 1st Class Examination.

The NORIS will prompt the “for payment status” after all applications of their respective regions are completed and validated.

Step 11: Once payment has been validated, applicants will be notified through email when the NOA will be available for printing. The FOR EXAMINATION status is shown. The Examinee Profile Sheet (EPS) which will be generated by the NORIS must be printed by the applicant for presentation and submission to the proctor on the date of examination.

PHOTOS WITH DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS:
2023 NAPOLCOM EXAM: NORIS Step-by-Step Process

Coverage of Exam (Entrance)

1. General lnformation