The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is now accepting applicants for its Recruitment Cycle 2024. They are looking for qualified applicants to fill positions as Corrections Officer 1.
The (BuCor) is a part of the Department of Justice and is in charge of the safekeeping and rehabilitation of offenders convicted by the courts through progressive, effective, and efficient administration. Those offenders under the care of BuCor are classified as national prisoners, serving sentences of three years or more. The agency has its headquarters on the New Bilibid Prison Reservation in Muntinlupa.
How to Apply
The application period is from January 12 to February 02, 2024. Please submit your application folder within this timeframe. The assembly area is the Sunken Garden Stage at Gen. Paulino Santos Avenue, Poblacion, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, near the National Bilibid Prison. The assembly hours are from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday to Friday. You are required to wear the following proper attire: a white round-neck shirt, blue denim pants, white rubber shoes, white socks, a black garrison belt with a silver buckle, and a surgical mask. For males, your hair must be neatly trimmed. For females, your hair must be tied in a bun. Applicants who do not follow the dress code, arrive late, or submit late will not be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants who wish to become a part of the Bureau as a Corrections Officer or a Corrections Technical Officer must possess the following qualifications:
- He or she must be a Filipino citizen;
- Must be of good moral character and not have been convicted by final judgment of any offense or crime involving moral turpitude;
- Must be a graduate with a baccalaureate degree;
- The applicant must be at least 5’4″ (male) or 5’2″ (female) in height*;
- Must possess any of the following eligibilities:
- Passer of Civil Service Exam-Professional Level (2nd Level Eligibility)
- RA 1080 (Bar or Board Examination)
- P.D. 907 (College Latin honors)
- He or she must not be less than 21 years but not more than 40 years of age. The age limit for applicants for Corrections Officer 1 as per R.A. 10575 is 40 years old. However, those above thirty-six (36) years old will have to sign a waiver stating that they may not be able to qualify for the full retirement benefits afforded to a Uniformed Officer of BuCor.
- Must not have been dismissed dishonorably from military employment or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government;
- Physically and mentally fit.
- Must pass the physical/agility test, qualifying exam, interview, neuro-psychiatric exam, and medical and dental exams.
- Must have the following: BIR Number, Pag-IBIG Number, and Philhealth number.
*Height waiver is accepted for applicants belonging to cultural minorities.
Age and Height Waivers
Waiver of the height requirement may be granted to a male applicant who is at least 5’2″ and to a female applicant who is at least 5’o”. Those applicants with special qualifications and skills and who possess good aptitude but do not meet the required age and height shall be given an opportunity to apply for a waiver. The applicants for a waiver must possess any of the following:
- Special skills in investigation, and intelligence information;
- Special talents in the field of sports, music, arts, and culture;
- Extensive experience and training in forensic science and other legal, medical, and technical services;
- Outstanding academic records and extracurricular activities;
- Good family background in law enforcement or socio-civic activities;
- Recognized social standing in the community; and
- Awards and commendations.
The height requirements for the initial appointment to BuCor may be waived only when the number of qualified applicants falls below the minimum quota subject to the provision of Rule 11 of RA No. 10575 otherwise known as “The Bureau of Corrections Act of 2013”. Provided, that applicants who belong to cultural communities must submit proofs of their membership in a particular cultural minority as certified by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) or the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF);
Upon the recommendation of the BuCor Recruitment Unit, a waiver of the height requirement may be granted by the Director-General of the Bureau of Corrections.
Requirements
If you possess all the qualifications above and are willing to apply, prepare the following documentary requirements below. Only folders 1 and 2 are to be initially submitted when applying for the position. Folders 3 and 4 are to be submitted at a later announced date, subsequent to the result of the Agility Examinations.
Salary and Benefits
As a new Corrections Officer 1, you will receive a basic salary of Php 29,668.00. In addition to the basic salary, you shall be entitled to longevity pay and other allowances. Since you are working in the government, you shall enjoy the security of tenure and free advanced training and seminars.
What are you waiting for? Apply now!
Hi i would like to ask about 2025 quota. When is the tentative date for submission and how long is the process until the training? Thank you so much
Sir/Mam, Pwede po ba Gamitin na Eligibility From PRC Ang Registered Master Electrician?
Good day po.paano po ung walang eligibility?may entrance exam po ba para maka apply ng BUCOR?
good afternoon po.. ask lang po sana ako kung saan po yung malapit na office dito sa region 12 for inquiry for application. thank you po
saan po pwedi lumapit for inquiry for application taga Gensan po ako
Good day sir/ma’am..can I use my fire officer examination eligibility here at bucor?it is also an 2nd level eligibility under CSC…
FOE eligibility is only intended for BFP. Civil Service Professional Eligibility and PRC Eligibility only accepted.
Sir pwd po mag tanong? Pwd po ba mag apply khit BSENTREP GRADUATE?
Good day. Ask ko lang po kung applicable na po ang Republic Act 11549 or the PNP, BFP, BJMP, and BuCor Height Equality Act ngayong applyan po?
Hanggang kelan po application period? Due to current situation, almost impossible pa kumuha D.I. clearance sa Crame. Kahit nga NBI Clerance na pwede sana makuha locally mahirap because of lockdown. Pwede po ba to follow na lang clearances na yan?
AFAIK, hanggang April 30, 2021 ang submission.About sa DI, pwede daw po na kumuha sa pinakamalapit na pnp regional office sa inyong lugar at hindi na kailangan pumunta pa sa Camp Crame.
UPDATE: BuCor is extending the deadline for the initial submission of documentary requirements for application until May 21, 2021.
Sir ask ko lng pwde ba mag exam kht wlang eligibility..ibig ko po sabhn entrance exam.
Criminology grad. po
Hindi po. Kailangan po ng eligibility o kaya PRC license.
wala na po bang hiring dito sir?
Abang-abang lang sir. Malay mo magkarron pa this year. You can follow BuCor’s HR Division FB page for updates.
Sir nasa region 9 pagadian ZDS po ako saan po ako kukuha ng D.I at paano po salamat sir.
pwede po bng gmitin yng pnp entrance exam sa napolcom as eligibity sa application sa bucor
Hindi po.
Sir Bakit hanga ngayon hindi pa natatawag anak ko for oath na siya until now wala pa tawag
Hello, good pm. I would.like to ask: 1.where to address the letter of intent?
2.how to have D.I clearance even if I’m here in Iligan city? Is there any way to get D.I clearance as traveling nowadays is not so easy?
3.i have one molar tooth removed, am I still qualified?
Thanks and have a nice day!!!
Pwede ba mag apply ang may bunot na ang mga ngipin?
Good day mam/sir saan poh nka address Ang letter of intent?? Thank you for response
good afternoon po,kami po ay permanent employees ng Cebu Provincial Jail (CPDRC),Pwedi po bang mgtransfer of service kami sa Bureau of Correction?slamat po
Hi. Kindly contact the Human Resource Division at 8850-0062 or 8659-0832.
slamat po
sir: can I ask the email address of the Bureau of Correction and name of contact person authorize to receive our letter from Cebu Provincial Jail. Thank you
Are the bucor still acceting applicants for this march 2021 in muntinlupa bilibid branch…?
And can i apply even im not finish in college degree only first year college and I.T course and i have a NCII Certification from tesda in Building Electrician II…?
Yes, they are now accepting applications but unfortunately, they are looking for applicants with baccalaureate degrees.
hello po gd pm,pwedi po bang mgtransfer of service sa Bureau of Correction?kami po ay permanent employee ng cebu provincial jail,slamat
Pwede po ba magapply pag full denture na Yung upper teeth ko.
im willing to applay bucor but how???? what is the requirements???
I am an operation officer of Security Agency, a licensed Criminologist and presently designated as Inspector. I am also a Bulldozer Operator. Can I still submit my application in New Bilibid Prison and penal Farm at Muntinlupa though I am a resident of PasayCity? Im 31 years old with 1.58m in height can I be qualified having a waiver?
yeah yeah yeah
Pwede po ba kpag married na?
gud day po, kailangan hiring this 2020?
ask ko lang po ung naipopost sa BuCor PIO na nagtake ng qualifying exam sa HQ Muntinlupa po ba? or other region po iyun. salamat po at godbless
Good Day po!
Clarify ko lang po about dun sa Drug test, ECG, and Hepa. Isa lang po ba sa tatlong yan ang kukunin namin or lahat po dapat. And kung kayo po mismo ang magbibigay nung test through schedule? Or dapat po kami na and kasama na sya sa white folder by the time na ipapasa po namin? Thank u
Kasama na sya sa white folder na isusubmit.
sir kailan ba ang deadline ng submission of requirements? reply asap po.
Wala pa announcement about sa deadline. Apply na lang as soon as possible.
Maam/sir,gud day, tanong ko lang po,Kailan po deadline ng submission of requirements?
Wala pa naman announcement.
False or postiso teeth pwede po ba mag apply
Good eve.sir / ma’am qualified po ba mag apply ng prison guard ang sub professional eligibility criminology graduate po..thank you sa sagot.
good day sir,
ask lang po kelan ang next recruitment ng bucor?salamat
good morning sir tapos na po ba ang qualifying exam sa correction technical officer? SalAmat po sa pag Sagot. God bless
Good am,
Ask ko lang po kung allowed mag apply ang near sighted?
Good day sir!
Ako po ay 53 taong gulang at graduate ng Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Passer po ako ng Civil Service Eligibilty Exam – Professional. Ako po ay may karanasan sa trabaho na humigit kumulang 25 taon dito sa ating bansa at gayundin sa dayuhang bansa. Ang mga trabaho pong ito ay may kinalaman lahat sa aking propesyon. Kaugnay nito, ako po ay nagnanais na makapaglingkod sa inyong tanggapan bilang isang Correction Technical Officer para sa Construction Department. Umaasa po ako na inyong bibigyang pansin ang komentong ito,
Maraming salamat po!
Is a mild colorblind person qualified to be a a BUCOR officer?
Sir,
Good pm pag s/a po sa provincial jail pwede po bang mag apply?
No. Ang provincial jail po is under BJMP.
Sir I’m a license agricultural Engineer from isabela po 34 na po ako.Pwede po ba Magapply as CT01. Tanks yout utmost reply
Yes po.
letter of intent po kanino dapat naka-addressed? Thank you.
ALam ko sa Director General ng BuCor.
good pm po maam/sir meron po ba kayong hiring ngayong 2019 at kailan po magsisimula ang hiring.
Sir,
Tanong ko lng po kung hiring pa kayo until june 2019?, ofw po kasi ako june pa po uwi ko jan sa pilipinas atinterested po ako magapply LET passer po ako.
Looking forward po sa inyong reply, salamat.
Gud eve sir, I am a licensed teacher and currently working as a public school teacher here in leyte for 7 years. I would like to ask po if when is the next schedule of hiring for CTO1 this 2019?
Hi, as of now wala pa po schedule.
good day. xray technician po ako 42 years old pwede ba ako magapply jan sa bucor?
Sir,madam,pwd PO ba mag apply,Ang penology passer?
Yes po pwede ang PEnology passer.
Hi gudam..san po ba sa davao del norte? Panahonor tagum facility?
Mga boss, 31 yrs old po, board passer. Kelan po ang hiring sa Bucor Zamboanga? Pasagot po sir. Salamat po
Good day! Sir, ongoing pa po ba ang hiring sa CTO1? I’m a licensed teacher po from Bicol Region. Thank you po.
Good eve po. Tanong ko lang po sana kung gano po ba katagal ang training po sa bucor? At kung nakalabas po ba ang mga traineys? O kung may provided po para sa kanila sa loob ng training camp po para tutuloyan po nila? Thank you po sa sagot po..
Good eve po. Gusto ko lang po sana itanong kung gano po ba katagal ang training po sa bucor? At kung nakakalabas po ba ang mga traineys or may tutuluyan po sila sa loob po na provided po para sa mga traineys po?
Good day po ask q Lang po qng ongoing pa ang hiring for correction officer 1? salamat po..
Sir gud afternon po Im Gallardo Romel Boy Member of PNP-NUP with the position of Radio Operator piru ung eligibility namin coming frm civil service pwd q po b un magamit sir/mam.
Edit: Removed phone numbers.
Kung Civil Service Professional Level po pwede.
Good day po…Im from CDO po plan ko po sana mag pasa sa Davao Penal farm …ask ko lang po kung pwede e courier thru LBC ang application requirements po???….
Please po masagot po sana…
good day po ask po kailan po ang susunod na recruitment dito sa ABUYOG LEYTE PO at kong sa leyte lang po ako mag submit nang requirment sa leyte lang rin po ba ako ma assign kong sakaling matanggap po ako?i am criminologist po 28yrs old
sir kailan po ulit recruitment Davao Penal Colony?
Hanggang kailan po deadline ng filling sa sablayan farm and penal colony? Thanks
Sa CTO po ba eh may weight requirement? hehe.saka mag undergo ba ng physical training ang cto applicant?
Good am Im Mr.Santos pwede po mag apply ang pasado sa NAPOLCOM EXAM pero 35 na po ako.
Sir, good day! Paano yung mga previous PDL’s na nag plea bargain. Yung SERVED SENTENCE tapos may eligibility. Pwed pa rin ba mag apply? Cleared na kase sa Police at NBI clearances. Thanks
Hi Sir, Im Leonil Rey B. Arimado, 30 years old from Sipocot, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region. A Registered Criminologist and a Registered Teacher currently working at DepEd Cam Sur as Public Teaacher. I just want to know po the difference between CO1 and CT01? And would I qualify as Correction Technical Officer 1? Thank you po.
Yes, you’ll qualify as a CTO1. Corrections Technical Officers are personnel employed in the implementation of reformation programs and whose nature of work requires proximate or direct contact with inmates. Corrections Technical Officers include priests, evangelists, pastors, teachers, instructors, professors, vocational placement officers, librarians, guidance counselors, physicians, nurses, medical technologists, pharmacists, dentists, therapists, psychologists, psychometrician, psychiatrists, sociologists, social workers, engineers, electricians, agriculturists, veterinarians, lawyers and similar professional skills relevant to the implementation of inmate reformation programs.
ung CTO1, wla bang agility test?
Good day! Sir, ongoing pa po ba ang hiring sa CTO1?
Magandang araw po.. matanong lang pwede na po ba ang CSP (certified security professional) as eligibility. Thank you.
Hindi po.
Ung agility test ba ay part ng training? or dpat maipasa mo muna bago ka masabak sa training?
Part sya ng selection process. Kailangan mo maipasa yun bago ka amsabak sa training kung mapipili ka.
ah ok. what ba ung agility test nila? push ups ska takbo?
I am an NUP of PNP, a licensed teacher and presently designated as fingerprint examiner under Investigation Section of MISOR Police Provincial Office. Before entered I entered PNP I was once a Laboratory Analyst on a Food Manufacturing Corporation here in Cagayan de Oro City. Can I still submit my application in Davao though I am a resident of Misamis Oriental? I am also 1.55m in height can I be qualified having a waiver?
thank you.
Yes, you can submit an application in Davao Prison and Penal Farm. For the waiver and recruitment inquiries, please contact the Human Resource Division at (02) 850-0062 / 659-0832 or email: bucorpersonnel@yahoo.com.ph
GUD AM SIR/MADAM, .. ASK KO LNG PO KUNG PEDE PO AKO MAG LATERAL ENTRY. I’M A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST HAVING WORK IN THE GOV’T SERVICE FOR 28 GOING 29 YRS FIRST IN THE NBI TAFT ( NEURO) THEN AT THE DOH REHAB TAGAYTAY. PRESENTLY I AM PSYCHOLOGIST III IN THIS REHAB.
Kailan po next recruitement, kailan po start filing or submission ng folder/document. License criminologist po ako, 5’7″ height ko.
sir gud pm kailan po deadline neto?
Sir,
good Day! Im asking if pwd apply kahit no eligibility..?4years degrée Lang.
No, dapat may 2nd-level eligibility.
sir/ma’am tanong lng po kung sa leyte mag submit ng mga papers requirements ang applicant sa leyte po ba ang training?
Mgndang araw po,pede po b mg pass requirements for correction officer? Tnx
Good day po ma’am/sir.public school teacher po ako 25 years in service na po ako .masters degree graduated po ako.possible po ba na magtransfer lang ako ng agency?nais ko pong makapagtrabaho sa bucor bilang guro.maraming salamat po
Tawag po kayo ma’am sa BuCor kung pwede anh lateral entry.
Good day sir/ma’am tanong lng po f mag submit ng folder yung applicant sa leyte doon ba din ang training nila?
When is the deadline?im from negros oriental..licensed agriculturist po ako.
Sa negros oriental po ako..ask lang po ako kong may office po kayo sa cebu?
Hangang kelan po ang end ng submission??
Ok lang po ba kung may Diabetis?
O kung may tattoo sa braso?
Hi po..yun po bang 2 years college completion, ano po yun 2 years course grad or yung naka-2years sa college? Thanks po sa sasagot.
Gud evnng po, ask ko lang pi kung pwd po ba ako mag lateral entry from Philippine Army to BuCor, 15 years in service na po ako sa Army, ako po ay Commissioned Officer, trained po ako sa Signal at Intelligence. Ty po
Ask ko lang po ano difference ng corrections officer and corrections technical officer? Thanks
Good day po,
My question is regarding sa Notarized PDS, kailangan po ba na yung ipapa-notarize ay yung 10 copies of PDS or yung 3 original lang then kapag notarized na saka lang ipapa-photocopy ng 7 for a total of 10 copies? Nalilito lang po ako, and interested ako mag-apply.
Thank you po.
Alam ko notarized lahat ng copies.
Thank you po.
Good am po pwede po gamitin ang eligibility ng penology officer sa bucor prison guard
Yes.
Good morning sir.
Ask ko po sana if okey lng may tattoo.
Good eve maam/sir, Iloilo po ako san pwedi dito mag apply.Licensed teacher po ako. At present working as data encoder in LGU.
Good Pm kailan po ang deadline ng submmition ng papers for correction officer 5’3” 1/2 po ang height kailangan pa po ba ng waiver may height waiver po ako bigay ng NCIP kaso po ang naka lagay sa NCIP yung tri Bureau lang po am Criminology passer 31 years old
Tawag ka po sa mga numbers above.
Good day po sir!
I am a licensed social worker po, 31 years old, presently employed at the Local Government Unit of Imelda Zamboanga Sibugay as regular employee for almost 11 years already but my salary cannot suffice to meet our basic needs in the family as i am only receiving P12, 755.00 a month from the position of Administrative Aide VI..therefore i am interested to apply in this bureau of corrections. I also just finished my Master’s degree in Public Administration and waiting for graduation ceremony this coming November 11, 2018..
You can apply as a Corrections Technical Officer 1. Punta ka po sa pinakamalapit na BuCor office at mag-inquire. O kaya tumawag ka sa kanila baka possible na makapasok ka through lateral entry.
Ok sir thank you po s reply..kailan po ba ang deadline for submission ng lahat ng requirements?
Gud eve po sir! I already submitted all d requirements at Bucor San Ramon last September, 2018 and sad to note na di po ako nakahabol sa quota, ung sabi po ay maghintay nlang po ako sa next quota s 2019..last December 13, 2018 i received a text from Bucor na kailangan po i submit ung height waiver ko asap kasi nga po 5’1 lang ang height ko..kaso nga lang on process pa po til now ung inapplyan kong waiver sa NCIP..ano po gagawin ko? May posibilidad pa kaya akong makasali sa quota? Sayang naman interesado po naman ako…
MA/SIR PWEDE PO BA MAG APPLY 44 YEARS OLD NA AKO PERO NASA GOVERNMENT SERVICE NA AKO PERMANENT PO..SALAMAT…
Good day mam, ask ko lang po, if need pa ma meet ang height requirement kung mag aaply bilang non uniformed personnel?
Criminologist ako pero 160cm lng turning 40 dis coming december.. Would i qualify?
Former security oic
Just to know, my License (PRC), has already expired last June this year, is it still acceptable? Thank you and have a great day.
I would like to clarify what are the differences between corrections officer and corrections technical officer?
Kelan po ang oath ng mga mahihire nitong recruitment at 6 months din po ba ang training nyan? Thanks sa sagot Godbless
.pwd po b barangay civil service eligibility..qualified po b un?
No. First level eligibility lang yung barangay eligibility.
Good day sir! Pwede po ba mag apply kahit galing na po sa pagka fracture ng colar bone? Licensed Teacher po ako..
How to apply sir/maam
Good evening po. kailan po ang submission dito sa Davao? thank you po.
hi.i am rgister criminologist.. i want 2 apply nup, am i qualified?
I dont have civil service liscense yet..im college level amd ex ofw..with high scholastic record.
Im i qualified
Allowed ho ba ang midwife mag apply kahit 2 yrs lang pero meron din nman board exam?
Hindi po. Kailangan po baccalaureate degree.
Sir draven, ano po ung “” authenticated certification from school/ched””
hello po kelangan po ba complete na po agd ang recuirements.. tga mindoro po aq… wla po nbi dto smen, pwede po ba to follow nlng po.
San po ma-assign if ma-hire?
Good day!
I’m a licensed teacher but I am working as admin office assistant in a private company. I’m from Bohol, is there vacancy for this position in our province, Bohol?
Thanks and more power
Yes, you can apply as a Correction Technical Officer 1. Just submit all the requirements to the nearest BuCor facility/office.
Hi, Good evening po. Iam currently employed as teacher I in one of the secondary public school here in kabankalan, negros occidental. Is it possible to transfer to other department like in bucor. I had also been graduated my master’s degree. MARAMING SALAMAT PO. P. S. : is there nearby place to submit documents
G good day Po sir..gusto ko sanang mg apply ng bucor LET passer Po Ako..ag problems ko LNG Po ay Ang lugar kung Daan Doon mgpaprocess ng requirements..tags Iloilo Po kasi Ako..sana my area Na pwede ditu sa Iloilo..salamat po
sir , from bicol po ako, san ko po pde isubmit ang requirements ko pra sa application sa BUcor, salamat po
Sir isa b sa disqualification ang varicose vien sa bucor?gusto ko sana mgapply.kaso may varicose vien ako sa paa….
Good day po mam.. Kailan po next processing sa bucor sa leyte po mam? Nagsimula na po kasi processing nila at di ako nakab sa pagpasa.. Magpapasa na po sana ako para sa su2nod na qouta.. Maraming salamat po
Good day po mam sir ask tanong ko lang sana kung pwede mag apply yung may mga special grant ng eligibility (data encoder). Sa Philippine Postal Corporation po ako nagttrabaho sa ngayun na may sg 6 na item.
Please contact the Human Resource Division at (02) 850-0062 / 659-0832 or email: bucorpersonnel@yahoo.com.ph for your inquiry.
ano nmn po requirements s nup?willing to apply bucor pero walang cs,ok lng po s nup nlng aaply?
Alam ko kailangan pa din ng eligibility kung mag aaply as NUP. To be sure, contact the HR on the numbers above.
when is the deadline of submission sirs? am from samar and willing to be a part of this recruitment..
Wala pa po sila sinabi kung kelan ang deadline.
Ano po ung autenticated certification from school/ched?san po kukuha height waiver?meron po aq certificate of confirmation of indigenios group
Ano po autenticated certification from school/ched?Un nlng po kasi ang kulang q eh,san po pala kukuha ng heigt waive?Meron lang po kasi sa akin certificate of confirmation of indigenios gruop,
Pwd po ba ang Napolcom or FOE passer?
Negative po.
Good afternoon po..ma’am/ sir..until when po ang submission of requirements s bucor? Thank You.
When is the deadline of submission of the requirments? I’m from Tacloban City,Leyte and i’m interested to work in the BUCOR.
Sir,
I am willing to apply at bugor,but my problem im not a civil service passer,.
i apply.
Sir.
I am interested to apply at bucor. But my problem is my age. I am 41 yrs old but i am in government service since 2003.it s consider as age waiver?
I do not know if the Bureau issues age waivers. Please contact the Human Resource Division on the numbers above. Mas masasagot po nila ang tanong nyo.