The Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test or the AFPSAT is the pre-entry examination for qualified applicants who wish to join the armed forces. If you are planning to join the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy, or the Philippine Air Force, you must first take and pass this test administered by the Army Recruitment Office. To help you on the first step to your future military career, we will discuss the requirements, schedule, and exam coverage of the AFPSAT this 2023. We will also provide a free online reviewer to increase your chances of passing the AFPSAT and getting the required score for your chosen course. Please read on.
AFPSAT Qualifications and Requirements
The AFPSAT is only given to those who are qualified to take the Officer Candidate Course, Officer Preparatory Course, or the Candidate Soldier Course. Do you want to find out if you are qualified? Check out our post on “How to be a soldier in the Philippine Army“. That article is for the Philippine Army, but it is also applicable to the Air Force and Navy.
Note: New age requirement for Officer Candidate Course (OCC) is 20 years old to not a day older than 25 years old and for Candidate Soldier Course (CSC) is still the same, 18 years old to not a day older than 26 years old upon admission.
Basic Requirements:
If you think you have all the qualifications, please prepare the following basic requirements for the AFPSAT:
- Birth Certificate in SECPA issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority
- Original Transcript of Records and Diploma (for degree holders)/TOR for college undergraduates.
- Original diploma with Form 137-A ( for high school graduate applicants but with Tesda or Vocational course certificate)
- Government-issued Valid ID (e.g., PhilSys ID, Driver’s License, SSS ID)
- 2 pcs 2×2 picture with white background
- Female applicants should be at least 72 units from college.
- Mongol Pencil No.2.
- Medical Certificate from Municipal / City Health Office stating that you are COVID-FREE/Fit to travel.
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face mask, face shield, and disinfectant/alcohol
2023 AFPSAT Schedule and Venue
Luzon
The new schedule for the Pre-entry Examinations (AFPSAT, AQE, and SWE) at the Army Recruitment Office-Luzon are as follows:
Officer Candidate Course
- AFPSAT, AQE, and SWE every Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
Candidate Soldier Course
- AFPSAT – every Wednesday and Thursday
Strictly no walk-in registration. Interested applicants must register first at the Philippine Army Recruitment Website (https://join.army.mil.ph/) for online registration.
ARO- Visayas
The Army Recruitment Office-Visayas is open for the registration of Pre-entry Examinations (AFPSAT, AQE, and SWE). Following are the tentative schedule of examinations for AFPSAT and AQE/SWE:
Negros and Siquijor Island
DATE | EXAM | VENUE |
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11-12 March 2023 | AFPSAT | Sagay City, Negros Occidental |
13 March 2023 | AQE/SWE | Sagay City, Negros Occidental |
14-16 March 2023 | AFPSAT | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
17 March 2023 | AQE/SWE | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
11-12 April 2023 | AFPSAT | Bais City, Negros Oriental |
13 April 2023 | AQE/SWE | Bais City, Negros Oriental |
15 – 16 April 2023 | AFPSAT | Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental |
17 April 2023 | AQE/SWE | Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental |
Panay and Guimaras Island
DATE | EXAM | VENUE |
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10−11 March 2023 | AFPSAT | Sibalom, Antique |
12 March 2023 | AQE/SWE | Sibalom, Antique |
14-16 March 2023 | AFPSAT | Iloilo City |
17 March 2023 | AQE/SWE | Iloilo City |
19-21 March 2023 | AFPSAT | 3ID, PA, Jamindan, Capiz |
22 March 2023 | AQE/SWE | 3ID, PA, Jamindan, Capiz |
23-24 March 2023 | AFPSAT | Roxas City |
25 March 2023 | AQE/SWE | Roxas City |
Strictly no walk-in registration. Interested applicants must register first at the Philippine Army Recruitment Website (https://join.army.mil.ph/) for online registration.
Coverage and Reviewer
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Like any other AFPSAT exam in the past, the AFPSAT for 2022 will cover the following subjects in a 150-question test in multiple-choice format. This examination is not that hard but the real deal here is the time limit. Each of the covered subjects has a duration of 30 minutes. It means you only have about 1 and a half minutes to answer each question.
Do you want to join the Air Force and get the chance to become a pilot someday? Check this out: Philippine Air Force Exam 2019 Schedule, Venue and Requirements
Passing Score and Mechanics
After taking and passing the AFPSAT, the results shall be valid for 3 years. All the major services in the AFP (Army, Navy and Air Force) shall recognize the AFPSAT results as valid and you do not need to repeat the same test if you decide to apply in another branch of service within the 3-year validity.
AFPSAT Form A (30 September 2019 to date)
DESCRIPTION | GRADE | SCORES | REMARKS | |
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Outstanding | A | 92-150 | PASSED | ENLISTMENT/COMMISSION |
Above Average | B | 71-91 | PASSED | |
Average | C | 60-70 | PASSED | ENLISTMENT ONLY |
Below Average | D | 48-59 | PASSING SCORE | |
Very Low | E | 36-47 | BELOW PASSING SCORE | RETAKE AFTER 6 MONTHS |
Failed | F | 0-35 | FAILED | RETAKE AFTER 6 MONTHS |
AFPSAT Form B (17 April 2019 to date)
DESCRIPTION | GRADE | SCORES | REMARKS | |
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Outstanding | A | 110-150 | PASSED | ENLISTMENT/COMMISSION |
Above Average | B | 88-109 | PASSED | |
Average | C | 74-87 | PASSED | ENLISTMENT ONLY |
Below Average | D | 56-73 | PASSING SCORE | |
Very Low | E | 47-55 | BELOW PASSING SCORE | RETAKE AFTER 6 MONTHS |
Very Poor | F | 0-46 | FAILED | NO RETAKE |
If you only managed to get a below-passing score, a retake shall only be allowed and it shall be conducted at least 6 months after the first examination. Examinees who failed the test will not be allowed for a retake.
If you are an officer candidate who will undergo the Officer Candidate Course or the Officer Preparatory Course, you must pass this exam with a raw score of 88 or higher.
Conclusion
Do you have what it takes to be the next officer or enlisted personnel in the Armed Forces of the Philippines? What are you waiting for? Go to the nearest Philippine Army Recruitment Office in your area and submit your application. Good luck!
Do you have any questions, reactions, or suggestions? Feel free to drop a comment below. Thank you and good day!
Wala pa po ba sa Mindanao area
When po sched ng manila
ilang taon po pwede sa enlistment
SANA WALNG AGE LIMIT ,KAKA 28 KO LANG SAYANG DINA PWEDE HUHUHUH
Up to 26 yrs old lang po
Schedule for Mindanao po?