PNP Patrolman/Patrolwoman Recruitment Quota 2026

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced that the recruitment process for the Calendar Year 2026 Regular and Attrition Quota will begin soon.

The PNP has also released the quota allocation per region.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the qualifications, requirements, salary, recruitment process, and schedule to help you prepare for the PNP Patrolman/Patrolwoman Recruitment Quota.

Let’s get started.

About the PNP Patrolman/ Patrolwoman Recruitment Quota

The recruitment process for the Calendar Year 2026 Regular and Attrition Quota for Police Regional Offices (PROs) and National Support Units (NSUs) will begin soon.

All eligible applicants are advised to regularly check the official Facebook pages of the PNP Recruitment and Selection Service (PNP RSS) and the Regional Recruitment and Selection Units (RRSUs) for announcements on the submission of requirements.

PNP Recruitment Quota per Unit

Here’s how the 2026 PNP Regular and Attrition Quota is distributed across the different PNP regional offices and units nationwide.

Police Regional Offices (PROs)

Office/Unit	Regular	Attrition	Total
NCRPO	109	674	783
PRO CAR	70	188	258
PRO 1	70	234	304
PRO 2	51	182	233
PRO 3	153	422	575
PRO 4A	172	437	609
PRO 4B	58	140	198
PRO 5	100	259	359
PRO 6	94	225	319
PRO 7	123	207	330
PRO 8	72	218	290
PRO 9	73	199	272
PRO 10	92	143	235
PRO 11	85	235	320
PRO 12	77	167	244
PRO 13	73	130	203
PRO BAR	117	250	367
PRO NIR	111	168	279
Total	1,700	4,478	6,178

National Support Units (NSUs)

Office/Unit	Regular	Attrition	Total
LSS	8	8	16
HSS	6	19	25
ITMS	10	4	14
HS	10	48	58
CES	8	30	38
FG	17	26	43
MG	28	76	104
AVSEGROUP	22	96	118
SAF	23	73	96
HPG	23	49	72
PCADG	6	9	15
CIDG	23	67	90
IG	23	47	70
PNP AKG	17	11	28
PNP ACG	23	10	33
PNP EOD/K9	17	45	62
PNP DEG	19	17	36
IMEG	17	11	28
Total	300	646	946

General Qualifications

To qualify for the PNP Patrolman/Patrolwoman recruitment, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A citizen of the Philippines
• A person of good moral character
• Physically and mentally fit
• Must possess a formal baccalaureate degree from a recognized learning institution
• Must have any of the following eligibilities:
  • NAPOLCOM PNP Entrance Examination
  • Civil Service Professional Examination
  • R.A. No. 1080 (Bar and Board Passers of Baccalaureate Degree)
  • R.A. No. 6506 (Licensed Criminologists)
  • P.D. No. 907 (Granting Civil Service Eligibility to College Honor Graduates)
• Must not have been dishonorably discharged from military employment or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government
• Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude
• Must meet the height requirement:
  • At least 5’2″ (157 cm) for male applicants
  • At least 5’0″ (152.4 cm) for female applicants
• Must have a weight that is within five kilograms (5 kg) of the standard weight corresponding to height, age, and sex
• Must be between twenty-one (21) and thirty (30) years old

Recommended to Read: 11 Eligibilities Granted under Special Laws and CSC Issuances

Document Requirements

Please prepare the following initial documents:

Personal Documents:

1. PSA-issued Birth Certificate (for Patrolman/Patrolwoman applicant)
2. PSA-issued Marriage Contract (if married)
3. PSA-issued Birth Certificate of Dependents
4. PSA-issued Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) (if single)
5. Photocopy of a valid ID (with three specimen signatures). [See the list of valid IDs here]

School Documents:

1. College Diploma & Transcript of Records (TOR)
2. General Weighted Average (GWA) of TOR
3. Good Moral Character Certificate (from last attended school)
4. Certification, Authentication & Verification (CAV) of TOR

Eligibility Documents (NAPOLCOM/CSC/PRC/PD No. 907):

1. Report of Rating
2. For PRC: Attach authenticated PRC License

Clearances:

1. National Police Clearance
2. Barangay Clearance
3. Mayor’s Clearance
4. Prosecutor/Fiscal Clearance
5. MTC Clearance
6. RTC Clearance
7. NBI Clearance

Other Documents:

1. Service Record (if previously employed in government service) – Original Copy
2. Tax Identification Number (TIN), PhilHealth, and PAG-IBIG Number
3. Height Waiver (if applicable)

JPEG Photo Requirements (White Background Only):

1. One (1) colored whole-body picture (JPEG)
2. One (1) bust-size photo (JPEG)
3. Two (2) pieces of 2×2 colored photos with name tag (JPEG)

Note: Document requirements may vary per PNP regional office. Please check the official recruitment page of your region to verify.

Salary for Patrolman/ Patrolwoman

A Patrolman or Patrolwoman in the Philippine National Police (PNP) receives a monthly base salary of Php 31,151.00.

In addition to the base pay, they receive the following allowances:

Pay/Allowance	Amount (PHP)
Base Pay	Php 31,151.00
Quarter Allowance	Php 400.00
Subsistence Allowance	Php 10,500
Clothing Allowance	Php 200.00
Hazard Pay	Php 540.00
PERA	Php 2,000.00
Laundry Allowance	Php 30.00
Total	Php 44,821.00

This is the starting salary for PNP personnel, providing them with financial stability as they begin their career in law enforcement, ensuring peace, order, and the protection of the community.

For a detailed breakdown of the PNP salary for 2026, visit the Philippine National Police Salary Grade 2026 | Comprehensive Guide.

PNP Recruitment Process

The following are the step-by-step process of PNP Recruitment:

Steps	Process
Step 1 (5 mins)	Filing up of Application Form (Recruitment PNCO/Clerk)
Step 2 (2 mins)	Evaluation (Recruitment PNCO/Clerk)
Step 3 (no time required)	Initial Interview (Recruitment PNCO/Clerk)
Step 4 (Depending on the approved quota)	Pre-Orientation (Recruitment PNCO/Clerk)
Step 5 (Depending on the approved quota)	Initial Medical Assessment (Group Medical Personnel/ Recruitment PNCO/Clerk)
Step 6 (Depending on the approved quota)	Physical Agility Test (HRDD Personnel/ SOU)
Step 7 (Depending on the approved quota)	Endorsement for Neuro-psychiatric (PPE) (HS/Recruitment PNCO-Monitoring)
Step 8 (Depending on the approved quota)	Complete Background Investigation (CBI (DI/Recruitment PNCO-Monitoring)
Step 9 (Depending on the approved quota)	Physical, Medical, and Dental Examination (HS/Recruitment PNCO-Monitoring)
Step 10 (Depending on the approved quota)	Drug Test (DT) (CLG/Recruitment PNCO-Monitoring)
Step 11 (Depending on the approved quota)	Final Committee Deliberation (FCD) (RSS Personnel/Recruitment Board)
Step 12 (Depending on the approved quota)	Preparation for Oath-Taking (RSS Personnel)
Step 13 (Depending on the approved quota)	Preparation for Oath-Taking (RSS Personnel)

Application Period

The recruitment process for the Calendar Year 2026 PNP Regular and Attrition Quota will begin soon.

All interested and qualified applicants are also encouraged to stay updated by regularly checking the official Facebook pages of:

• PNP Recruitment and Selection Service (PNP RSS)
• Regional Recruitment and Selection Units (RRSUs)

for the latest announcements and updates.

Conclusion

The PNP Patrolman/Patrolwoman Recruitment Quota for CY 2026 offers a great opportunity for aspiring law enforcers to serve the country and uphold public safety.

If you’re determined to join the Philippine National Police, stay prepared and updated through verified sources for the next steps.

Reference

1. PNP Recruitment and Selection Service. (2026). Facebook.com. https://www.facebook.com/pnprss-recruitment/posts

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