Standards for PNP Recruitment and Appointment

Establish a merit-based recruitment and appointment system emphasizing fitness and equal opportunity.
Ensure adherence to existing laws, rules, and regulations during appointments.

Recruitment is merit-based, open to all qualified candidates without discrimination as to gender, religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation.
Screening committees should process up to 150% of the quota for wider candidate selection.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications under Section 14 of R.A. No. 8551.
Preferences given to local residents.
Waivers for age, height, and weight may be granted when qualified applicants are insufficient; special provisions apply for indigenous groups.
Appointments and salary take effect only after oath-taking and assumption of duty.
Strict implementation of these procedures is the appointing authority's responsibility.

Citizenship: Must be a Filipino citizen.
Character: Good moral character required; no dishonorable discharge or final conviction involving moral turpitude.
Education: Must possess a formal baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
Health: Pass psychiatric/psychological, drug, and physical examinations.
Age: Between 21 to 30 years old.
Height and Weight: Specific height/weight standards apply with permissible waivers.
Eligible under certain recognized examinations or eligibilities (PNP Entrance Exam, CSC Police Officer Eligibility, Bar, etc.).

Notices posted publicly; media advertisements may be used.
Screening Committees formed per region, composed of designated PNP and local officials.
Applicants must submit necessary documents including authenticated birth certificates, eligibility ratings, clearances, educational credentials, and medical certificates.
A multi-stage sequential evaluation includes ranking by exam or eligibility, physical agility test (PAT), neuro-psychiatric exam, medical and dental exams, character/background investigation, and final interview.
Drug tests are conducted independently.
The top 150% of quota applicants from ranking take PAT, with clearly defined event standards and passing scores.
Background investigations are continuous and must be completed within 30 days.
Final interview assesses overall suitability and personality.
Results are compiled into a summary table for transparency.

Screening committees submit candidate lists and documents to Napolcom and Civil Service Commission for review and attestation.
Any disqualification findings must be communicated to authorities and applications withdrawn as necessary.

PNP Regional Directors or Directors of SAF and HSS authorized to issue initial PO1 appointments.

Temporary Appointment: Issued pending completion of required training (PSBRC), valid for up to 12 months.
Permanent Appointment: Granted after completion of PSBRC and one-year field training.

Waivers for age, height, and weight may be granted under specified conditions including insufficient qualified applicants.
The Commission en banc may approve age, height, and weight waivers; Napolcom regional directors may grant height waivers to indigenous group members within regions, subject to proof of indigenous status.
Waivers require applicants to be within ages 20 to 35 and certain minimum heights.
Failure to meet weight requirements within six months results in separation.
Waivers do not guarantee appointment; applicants must have compensatory qualifications such as specific skills, experiences, or talents.
Disqualifications are waived in order: age, height, then weight.
Separated PNP members under waivers may reapply if they meet minimum qualifications.

Non-compliance by chiefs or committee members results in immediate relief from duty, bar from major responsibility positions, and promotion ineligibility pending case resolution.

The Circular takes effect 15 days after filing at the University of the Philippines Law Center in accordance with Executive Order No. 292.