Last updated: October 26, 2026
Quick answer: When is the NAPOLCOM exam in 2027?
NAPOLCOM has not yet announced its 2027 exam dates. It holds the PNP Entrance and Promotional exams twice a year, in April and October, on a Sunday. Expect the first 2027 exam around April 2027. Online registration usually runs for only about 5 days, roughly two months before the exam, so watch for the announcement starting in January–February 2027.
If you missed the October 18, 2026 exam, or you’re planning ahead for your police career, here’s what you need to know about the 2027 NAPOLCOM PNP Entrance Examination (PNPEE): the expected schedule, how registration works, who can apply, how long the exam is, and the passing score.
NAPOLCOM Exam 2027: Expected Schedule
| Exam | Date | Online registration |
|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | April 27, 2025 (Sunday) | — |
| October 2025 | October 19, 2025 (Sunday) | — |
| April 2026 | April 19, 2026 (Sunday) | — |
| October 2026 | October 18, 2026 (Sunday) | August 17–21, 2026 (processing until September 17) |
| April 2027 | Expected: a Sunday in April 2027 | Expected: a short window about 2 months before the exam |
| October 2027 | Expected: a Sunday in October 2027 | Expected: around August 2027 |
NAPOLCOM posts official dates on napolcom.gov.ph and on its regional offices’ pages. We’ll update this table as soon as the April 2027 exam is announced.
How Many Items Is the NAPOLCOM Exam?
NAPOLCOM does not publish an official item count in its exam announcements. The number can also change from one exam to the next. Reviewers and past examinees commonly report about 150 to 200 multiple-choice items, answered on paper in a single morning session of about 3 hours.
| Item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Number of items | Not officially published. Roughly 150–200 multiple-choice items are commonly reported. |
| Time | About 3 hours, in the morning |
| Format | Pen-and-paper, multiple choice, answered with a No. 2 pencil |
| Passing score | 70% general rating |
Pacing tip: at roughly 1 minute per item, you can’t get stuck. Answer the easy General Information items first, skip long math problems, and come back to them later. Don’t leave anything blank.
What the Exam Covers
- General Information: the 1987 Constitution, PNP laws (RA 6975 and RA 8551), the criminal justice system, current events, and values and judgment
- Verbal Reasoning: vocabulary, grammar and reading comprehension
- Quantitative Reasoning: percentages, fractions, number series, word problems and graphs
- Logical Reasoning: analogies, patterns and sequences (verbal and non-verbal)
Who Can Take the PNP Entrance Exam?
- A Filipino citizen
- A holder of a bachelor’s degree
- 21 to 30 years old on the exam day, for civilian applicants
- Has not been dishonorably discharged or convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude
Requirements and the exam fee (reported at around ₱400 in 2026) are confirmed in each official announcement. Always check the current one before you register.
How to Register (and Why You Must Be Fast)
- Watch the announcement. NAPOLCOM posts the exam date and registration window on napolcom.gov.ph. Its regional offices share it on their official Facebook pages.
- Register online through the NAPOLCOM Online Scheduling System (napolcom-noss.org) during the window. For the October 2026 exam, it was open only August 17–21, so 5 days.
- Complete processing at your NAPOLCOM regional office on your scheduled date, bringing the documents listed in the announcement.
- Wait for your school assignment before the exam.
Registration problems? NAPOLCOM’s ITMD-PRS hotline is (02) 8899-9074, or email itmd.prs@napolcom.gov.ph.
Recent Results
For the April 19, 2026 exams, NAPOLCOM announced that 12,372 out of 41,592 examinees passed the PNP Entrance and Promotional exams combined, a 29.75% passing rate. Results usually come out about two months after the exam. The October 18, 2026 results are likely around December 2026, and NAPOLCOM posts the list of passers on napolcom.gov.ph.
Your 2027 Review Plan
| When | Focus |
|---|---|
| Nov – Dec 2026 | Take a diagnostic test. Review math fundamentals (fractions, percentages, ratios) and grammar. |
| January 2027 | Number series, analogies and logical reasoning drills. Watch for the April 2027 announcement. |
| February 2027 | Register as soon as the window opens. Study the 1987 Constitution, RA 6975 and RA 8551. |
| March 2027 | Full timed mock exams: 3 hours, with pacing practice. Review your mistakes. |
| Exam week | Light review, confirm your venue, prepare your documents and pencils. |
Start practicing with our NAPOLCOM Interactive Sample Exam, and read the exam-day reminders for what to bring and how to confirm your venue. Thinking about the career? See How Much Do Police Officers Earn in the Philippines.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next NAPOLCOM exam?
The next PNP Entrance Exam is expected in April 2027. NAPOLCOM hasn’t announced the exact date yet. It usually holds the exam on a Sunday in April and again in October.
How many items is the NAPOLCOM exam?
NAPOLCOM doesn’t publish an official item count. Past examinees and reviewers commonly report about 150–200 multiple-choice items, taken in about 3 hours.
What is the passing score for the NAPOLCOM exam?
A general rating of at least 70%.
How long is the NAPOLCOM exam?
About 3 hours, in a single morning session.
When is NAPOLCOM registration for 2027?
Not announced yet. The window is usually short (5 days for the October 2026 exam) and opens about two months before the exam. For an April 2027 exam, watch for it around February 2027.
Sources
- NAPOLCOM: Official website: Police Examination announcements, exam dates and advisories
- Philippine Information Agency: NAPOLCOM announces sked of PNP entrance, promotional exams
- PRC Board News: NAPOLCOM Exam Results April 2026
- SuperTutor: NAPOLCOM PNPE 2026 guide (format, qualifications)
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