Philippine Army Exam Schedule this 2024

Philippine Army Exam Schedule

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The Philippine Army has announced its exam for 2024 | AFPSAT, AQE, SWE, and PME

If you want to know about the Philippine Army Examination Schedule, then this article is for you.

Stay updated and prepare to fulfill your dream of becoming a part of the Philippine Army this year!

Army Examination for Two Types of Program

  • Candidate Soldier Program: This program is for people who want to join the Army as regular soldiers. They must take an exam to prove their qualifications.
  • Officer Candidate Program: This program is for people who want to become officers, which means they will lead and manage soldiers. Applicants must pass an exam to be considered.

Types of Army Examination

  • Pre-Entry Examination
    • AFPSAT (Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test): This test assesses your aptitude in areas like verbal and numerical reasoning and other general knowledge skills.
    • AQE (Army Qualifying Examination): This exam evaluates your knowledge in subjects like mathematics, English, and other relevant topics. 
    • SWE (Specialized Written Examination): The SWE is for candidates applying for specialized positions, such as technical roles. 
  • Physical and Medical Examination
    • A physical and medical assessment ensures candidates meet military service health and fitness standards.

Army Exam Schedules

Here are the Army Examination schedules for the different regions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Army Recruitment Office Luzon

Pre-Entry Examination Schedule

Program TypeVenueDateExam Type
Officer Candidate CourseLaguna Province: New Los Baños Municipal Bldg. Cor. PCAARRD Rd. National Highway Timugan, Los Baños, LagunaSeptember 02, 2024AFPSAT
September 03, 2024AQE and SWE
Pampanga Province: Don Honorio Ventura State University, Villa de BacolorAugust 18, 2024AFPSAT
August 19, 2024AQE and SWE
Cabanatuan City: Manuel V. Gallego Foundation Colleges, Inc., Zulueta Street, Cabanatuan City, Nueva EcijaAugust 22, 2024AFPSAT
August 23-24, 2024AQE and SWE
Tarlac City: Tarlac State University-Lucinda Campus, Brgy. Lucinda, Tarlac CityAugust 27, 2024AFPSAT
August 28-29, 2024AQE and SWE
Candon City: Ilocos Sur Polytechnic College, Main Campus, Candon CityOctober 23, 2024AFPSAT
October 24, 2024AQE and SWE
Baguio City: Cordillera Career Development College, Buyagan, La Trinidad BenguetOctober 27-28, 2024AFPSAT
October 29-30, 2024AQE and SWE
Batangas City: University of Batangas, Batangas CityNovember 04-05, 2024AFPSAT
November 06, 2024AQE and SWE
Tuguegarao City: University of Saint Louis, Mabini Street, Tuguegarao CityNovember 04-05, 2024AFPSAT
November 06-07, 2024AQE and SWE
Pangasinan Province: University of Eastern Pangasinan, MacArthur Hwy, BinalonanNovember 13-14, 2024AFPSAT
November 15, 2024AQE and SWE
Cabanatuan City: Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Sumacab, Cabanatuan City, Nueva EcijaNovember 18-19, 2024AFPSAT
November 20-21, 2024AQE and SWE
Tarlac City: United School of Science and Technology Colleges, Inc. P.Burgos St., Brgy San Isidro, Tarlac CityNovember 24-25, 2024AFPSAT
November 26, 2024AQE and SWE
Legazpi City: Bicol University, Legazpi CityDecember 02-03, 2024AFPSAT
December 04, 2024AQE and SWE
Pili, Camarines Sur: Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Pili, Camarines SurDecember 07-08, 2024AFPSAT
December 09-10, 2024AQE and SWE
Candidate Soldier CourseLaguna Province: New Los Baños Municipal Bldg. Cor. PCAARRD Rd. National Highway Timugan, Los Baños, LagunaSeptember 04, 2024AFPSAT
Pampanga Province: Don Honorio Ventura State University, Villa de BacolorAugust 20, 2024AFPSAT
Cabanatuan City: Manuel V. Gallego Foundation Colleges, Inc., Zulueta Street, Cabanatuan City, Nueva EcijaAugust 25, 2024AFPSAT
Tarlac City: Tarlac State University-Lucinda Campus, Brgy. Lucinda, Tarlac CityAugust 30, 2024AFPSAT

Physical and Medical Examination Schedule

Program TypeVenueDate and TimeExam Type
Officer Candidate CourseNot yet announcedNot yet announcedPME
Candidate Soldier CourseARMY STATION HOSPITAL, 2ID, PA – Camp Capinpin, Brgy Sampaloc, Tanay, RizalOctober 6, 2024
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12: 00 nn		PME
(16th Batch)

Army Recruitment Office Visayas

Pre-Entry Examination Schedule

Program TypeVenueDateExam Type
Officer Candidate Course (OCC)Headquarters Visayas Command, AFP, Camp Lapu-Lapu, Barangay Apas, Cebu City
(Fixed Testing Center)		Monday, Tuesday, and SaturdayAFPSAT, AQE, and SWE
ASU, New Washington Campus, AklanOctober 16-17, 2024AFPSAT
October 18, 2024AQE and SWE
HERCOR College, Roxas Avenue, Roxas City, CapizOctober 19-20, 2024AFPSAT
October 21, 2024AQE and SWE
CSI Review Center, Mapa Street, Iloilo CityOctober 22-23, 2024AFPSAT
October 24, 2024AQE and SWE
CSI Review Center, CAP Education Building, San Jose, AntiqueOctober 25-26, 2024AFPSAT
October 27, 2024AQE and SWE
State University of Northern Negros Main Campus, Sagay City, Negros OccidentalOctober 29-30, 2024AFPSAT
October 31, 2024AQE and SWE
Sipalay New Government Center, Sipalay City, Negros OccidentalNovember 02-03, 2024AFPSAT
November 04, 2024AQE and SWE

NORSU-Bais Campus, Bais City, Negros Oriental		November 05-06, 2024AFPSAT
November 07, 2024AQE and SWE
Northwest Samar State University, Calbayog City, SamarNovember 09-10, 2024AFPSAT
November 11, 2024AQE and SWE
Eastern Samar State University, Borongan City, SamarNovember 12-13, 2024AFPSAT
November 14, 2024AQE and SWE
Eastern Visayas State University, Tacloban City, SamarNovember 15-16, 2024AFPSAT
November 17, 2024AQE and SWE
Southern Leyte State University, Sogod, Southern LeyteNovember 18-19, 2024AFPSAT
November 20, 2024AQE and SWE
Candidate Soldier Course (CSC)Headquarters Visayas Command, AFP, Camp Lapu-Lapu, Barangay Apas, Cebu City
(Fixed Testing Center)		Wednesday and ThursdayAFPSAT
ASU, New Washington Campus, AklanOctober 18, 2024AFPSAT
HERCOR College, Roxas Avenue, Roxas City, CapizOctober 21, 2024AFPSAT
CSI Review Center, Mapa Street, Iloilo CityOctober 24, 2024AFPSAT
CSI Review Center, CAP Education Building, San Jose, AntiqueOctober 27, 2024AFPSAT
State University of Northern Negros Main Campus, Sagay City, Negros OccidentalOctober 31, 2024AFPSAT
Sipalay New Government Center, Sipalay City, Negros OccidentalNovember 04, 2024AFPSAT
NORSU-Bais Campus, Bais City, Negros OrientalNovember 07, 2024AFPSAT
Northwest Samar State University, Calbayog City, SamarNovember 11, 2024AFPSAT
Eastern Samar State University, Borongan City, SamarNovember 14, 2024AFPSAT
Eastern Visayas State University, Tacloban City, SamarNovember 17, 2024AFPSAT
Southern Leyte State University, Sogod, Southern LeyteNovember 20, 2024AFPSAT
Bantayan Island, CebuNovember 25, 2024AFPSAT

Physical and Medical Examination Schedule

Program TypeVenueDate and TimeExam Type
Officer Candidate CourseNot yet announcedNot yet announcedPME
Candidate Soldier CourseCAMP PERALTA STATION HOSPITAL 3ID, PA – Camp Peralta, Brgy. Jaena Norte, Jamindan, CapizOctober 6, 2024
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12: 00 nn		PME
(16th Batch)

Army Recruitment Office Mindanao

Pre-Entry Examination Schedule

Program TypeVenueDateExam Type
Officer Candidate CourseBasilan: Hardam Furigay College Foundation, Lamitan City, BasilanOctober 01, 2024AFPSAT
October 02, 2024AQE and SWE
Zamboanga City: Headquarters Task Force Zamboanga, Camp Enrile, Malagutay, Zamboanga CityOctober 05-06, 2024AFPSAT
October 07, 2024AQE and SWE
Zamboanga Sibugay: 904CDC, 9RCDG, RESCOM, PA, Main Building, Bangkerohan, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay ProvinceOctober 10-11, 2024AFPSAT
October 12, 2024AQE and SWE
Lanao del Norte: Mayor Nelieta Noval Hall, TESDA LNNAIS, Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del NorteOctober 15, 2024AFPSAT
October 16, 2024AQE and SWE
Surigao del Sur: North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU)- Main Campus, Tandag City, Surigao del SurOctober 19, 2024AFPSAT
October 20, 2024AQE and SWE
Agusan del Sur: San Francisco Gymnasium, San Francisco, Agusan del SurOctober 23, 2024AFPSAT
October 24, 2024AQE and SWE
North Cotabato: Midsayap, Gymnasium, North CotabatoNovember 03-04, 2024AFPSAT
November 05, 2024AQE and SWE
South Cotabato: KCC Mall, Koronadal City, South CotabatoNovember 08-09, 2024AFPSAT
South Cotabato: STI, Koronadal City, South CotabatoNovember 10, 2024AQE and SWE
Candidate Soldier CourseBasilan: Hardam Furigay College Foundation, Lamitan City, BasilanOctober 03, 2024AFPSAT
Zamboanga City: Headquarters Task Force Zamboanga, Camp Enrile, Malagutay, Zamboanga CityOctober 08, 2024AFPSAT
Zamboanga Sibugay: 904CDC, 9RCDG, RESCOM, PA, Main Building, Bangkerohan, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay ProvinceOctober 13, 2024AFPSAT
Lanao del Norte: Mayor Nelieta Noval Hall, TESDA LNNAIS, Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del NorteOctober 17, 2024AFPSAT
Surigao del Sur: North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU)- Main Campus, Tandag City, Surigao del SurOctober 21, 2024AFPSAT
Agusan del Sur: San Francisco Gymnasium, San Francisco, Agusan del SurOctober 25, 2024AFPSAT
North Cotabato: Midsayap, Gymnasium, North CotabatoNovember 06, 2024AFPSAT
South Cotabato: KCC Mall, Koronadal City, South CotabatoNovember 11, 2024AFPSAT

Updated Pre-Entry Examination Schedule

Program TypeVenue (Fixed Testing)Scheduled Days Exam Type
𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 (𝐎𝐂𝐂)Army Testing Office – Mindanao, Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro CityMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Saturday𝐀𝐅𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐓, 𝐀𝐐𝐄, & 𝐒𝐖𝐄
𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 (𝐂𝐒𝐂)Thursday𝐀𝐅𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐓
Friday𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐗

Physical and Medical Examination Schedule

Program TypeVenueDate and TimeExam Type
Officer Candidate CourseNot yet announcedNot yet announcedPME
Candidate Soldier CourseCAMP EVANGELISTA STATION HOSPITAL 4ID, PA – Camp Evangelista, Brgy Patag, Cagayan De Oro CityOctober 6, 2024
–
12: 00 nn		PME
(16th Batch)

Additional Information

Qualifications for Philippine Army Applicants

To join the Philippine Army in 2024, candidates must meet the following qualifications:

Officer Candidate Course (OCC)

  • Must be a Baccalaureate Degree Holder
  • Must be 21-27 years old
  • Must have no pending cases
  • Must be physically and mentally fit
  • Minimum height: 5 feet for both males and females

Candidate Soldier Course (CSC)

  • Must be a Senior High School graduate or a College graduate
  • Must be 18-26 years old
  • Must have no pending cases
  • Must be physically and mentally fit
  • Minimum height: 5 feet for both males and females

For more detailed instructions, you may click these important links:

Conclusion

The Philippine Army is looking for new members in 2024 and has planned tests for those who want to join.

There are different tests based on whether you want to be a regular soldier or an officer who leads soldiers.

Everyone who wants to join needs to pass these tests and meet certain requirements like age and health.

This is a great chance for anyone who dreams of being part of the Army and helping the country.

If you’re interested, make sure you’re ready and go for it!

References

  1. Army Recruitment Office Luzon. (2024). Facebook Page. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/AROLuzonOfficialPage
  2. Army Recruitment Office Visayas. (2024). Facebook Page. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyRecruitmentOfficeVisayas
  3. Army Recruitment Office Mindanao. (2024). Facebook Page. Available at: https://www.facebook.com/AROMinTheOfficialPage