This guide is intended to help examinees prepare for the examination. Always refer to the latest official announcements of the issuing agency since examination schedules and requirements may change.
Quick Exam-Day Reminder
Arrive by 6:00 AM. Strictly wear smart business/casual attire for mental exams, or white top and black shorts for agility tests. Bring Mongol No. 2 pencils and a long cream folder.
Handbook Topics
About the Examination
The PNP Recruitment process for Patrolman/Patrolwoman applicants includes the Neuro-Psychiatric (NP) Examination, Physical Agility Test (PAT), medical check, and interviews. The Neuro exam includes timed aptitude/IQ tests, personality tests, and drawing evaluations (Draw a Person/Tree/House).
Things to Prepare
Review your official call-up notice on the PNP CORPS/CORES portal.
Prepare a long folder to submit your documents.
Check testing center locations (often regional headquarters or health service branches).
Eat a healthy breakfast and get a full 8 hours of sleep.
What to Bring
Referral Letter / Call-up Notice.
At least two (2) valid government IDs and photocopies.
Two pieces of 2x2 ID Photos (with nametag and white background).
Long cream folder (as prescribed).
Black ballpoint pen and Mongol No. 2 pencils.
Water and light snacks.
What NOT to Bring
Mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches, or other electronic devices.
Notes, review sheets, or calculators.
Weapons of any kind.
Reporting Time, Room & Attire
Reporting Time
Be at the venue by 6:00 AM or as specified in your call-up notice. Latecomers will be disqualified from the recruitment cycle.
Room Assignment Reminder
Group assignments and numbers are issued at the gate of the testing center on the morning of the exam.
Dress Code
For Mental/Neuro Exams: Smart business casual attire (collared polo shirt/blouse, slacks, closed shoes). Clean-cut grooming is strictly required (military cut for men). For Agility Tests (PAT): White round-neck T-shirt, black athletic shorts, and white rubber shoes.
Answer Sheet Practice
Practice shading your answer sheet beforehand to avoid wasting valuable minutes during the real examination. Use our sample answer sheets to build muscle memory and increase your test speed.
Use the ballpen or pencil as explicitly instructed by the examiner for each section.
Answer personality tests honestly and consistently. Built-in lie scales check for inconsistency.
Draw figures cleanly, completely, and with detail. Avoid sketching, shading, or drawing stick figures.
Planning to join the Philippine National Police? Review the Patrolman / Patrolwoman qualifications, NAPOLCOM exam, physical agility test, and training details.
This handbook details reference guidelines for PNP exam-day prep and is compiled from official archives. Users should verify details before exam day. Found inaccuracies? Let us know!
