Police Appointment Process

Study Notes

Permanent Appointment: Granted when applicants meet all requirements for their desired position, including eligibility.
Temporary Appointment: Given to applicants who fail to meet the required eligibility, and can be withdrawn by the appointing authority.

Patrolman/Patrolwoman to Police Executive Master Sergeant: Appointed by PNP regional director for regional personnel or Chief of PNP for national headquarters personnel, attested by the Civil Service Commission.
Police Lieutenant to Police Lieutenant Colonel: Appointed by the Chief of PNP, based on superior recommendations and attested by the Civil Service Commission.
Police Colonel to Police Lieutenant General: Appointed by the President, upon the Chief of PNP's recommendation with Civil Service Commission endorsement and Commission on Appointments confirmation.
Police General: Appointed by the President from senior officers down to Chief Superintendent, subject to Commission on Appointments confirmation, with a maximum tour of duty of four years.

Filipino Citizenship
Good moral conduct
Passing psychiatric, psychological, drug, and physical tests
Formal baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution
Eligibility according to Civil Service Commission standards
Not dishonorably discharged from military employment or dismissed from government positions
No prior conviction for offenses involving moral turpitude
Minimum height of 1.62 meters for males and 1.57 meters for females
Weight within 5 kg. of the standard for height, age, and sex
Age between 21 and 30 for new applicants, except for age, all other qualifications are continuous and their absence can lead to separation or retirement.

Nature of Appointment: Uniformed PNP personnel granted waivers for educational or weight requirements receive temporary appointments until the waived requirement is met.
Education Requirement Waiver: This was extended from two years to five years by RA 9708, but is no longer applicable as there is no longer an active PNP personnel base from before RA 6975.

Duration: Twelve months
Focus: Actual experience and assignment in patrol, traffic, and investigation
Purpose: Required for permanent appointment

Initial Rank: All commissioned officers initially enter at the rank of Inspector, including those with specialized qualifications.
Technical Services: Positions in technical services like dentistry, optometry, nursing, engineering, and forensic sciences.
Specialized Entry Ranks: Doctors of medicine, lawyers, and chaplains enter as Senior Inspectors.