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Philippine Army Recruitment – HOW TO APPLY | REQUIREMENTS

Here’s how to apply to join the Philippine Army. Refer to the list of requirements and qualifications and submit your application. Serve the country with pride, join the Army this 2018!

For those who wants to apply to the Philippine National Police, please refer to this post on How to Join the PNP Requirements and Qualifications.

You can download the application form for the Philipine Army Recruitment per section: Candidate Soldier, Officer Candidate Course, and Officer Preparatory Course.

Basic Qualifications

If you want to apply for the Philippine Army this 2018, you must meet these basic qualifications:

  1. Male or Female natural born citizen of the Republic of the Philippines
  2. Single, never been married, and no obligation to support a child or children
  3. Height requirement for both male and female applicants 154 cm or 5”. Note that height waiver is no longer issued by the Command
  4. Must be of good moral character

OFFICER CANDICATE COURSE (OCC)

If you intend to apply to the OFFICER CANDICATE COURSE (OCC), aside from the Army qualification 1 to 4 above, you must also fulfill these additional requirements:

  • 21 to 29 years old at the date of admission (no age waiver)
  • Baccalaureate Degree Holder (You must be a College Graduate)
  • Physically, Mentally, and Psychologically fit for active military service (P1 profile)
  • Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT) raw score of 71 or higher
  • You must have passed other pre-entry written examinations given by the Philippine Army (Army Qualifying Exam or AQE) and the Special Written Exam or SWE.
  • You must have also passed the Physical Medical Exam and Physical Fitness Test conducted in the Philippine Army thru PAOSC

You can download the Philippine Army OCC application form here. 

 CANDIDATE SOLDIERS (CS)

If you plan to apply to the Philippine Army for the Candidate Soldier (CS) position, you must fulfill the basic qualification 1 to 4 above AND these additional requirements:

  • You must be at least 18 years old but not more than 1 day older than 26 years old before the date of appointment as Candidate Soldier
  • You must have at least 72 units in college or if you are a high school graduate, you must possess technical skills or talents needed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (NC 1 TESDA is accepted).
  • Your AFPSAT score must at least be 45
  • You must have passed the pre-qualifying Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Physical Medical Exam (PME)
  • You must also be physically and mentally fit for military training

Become an enlisted personnel, apply as a Candidate Soldier! You can get the CS application form from the recruitment office or by downloading it online.

 

OFFICER PREPARATORY COURSE (OPC)

For those Officer Candidates that will undergo the Officer Preparatory Course (OPC), you must have the following qualifications:

  • Commissioned in the Reserve Force as second lieutenant
  • Must not be over 31 years old on the date of Called to Active Duty (CAD);
  • Physically, mentally and psychologically fit for active military service (P1 profile);
  • Holder of a baccalaureate degree;
  • Height of not less than 5’0 ft. (152.4cm) both for male and female, but not more than 6’4” (193.04 cm);
  • You must be of good moral character
  • Your AFPSAT raw score must be at least 71 or higher
  • You must have passed other pre-entry written examinations given by the Philippine Army (AQE & SWE); and
  • You must pass the Physical Medical Exam and Physical Fitness Test conducted in the Philippine Army thru PAOSC

You can download the Philippine Army OPC application form here. 

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INITIAL REQUIREMENTS

These are the initial requirements for submission to the Army Recruitment Offices if you want to take the AFPSAT:

  1. Valid Identification Card
  2. 2 x 2 ID pictures with white background
  3. Original NSO or PSA Birth Certificate
  4. Original College Diploma
  5. Original Transcript of Records or Form 137

Philippine Army PAY and BENEFITS

These are the salary and the benefits of those serving in the army as of January 2017.  If there are changes to the pay and benefits, iSensey will try our best to update asap for the benefit of our readers.

  1. Pay and allowances (Monthly Gross)
  • Candidate Soldier – P15,765.00
  • Private (Enlisted Personnel) – P22,204.00 >>> Starting January 1, 2018 this is now P29,668.
  • Officer Candidate – P33,665.00
  • 2LT (Call to Active Duty) – P36, 945.00
  1. Insurance and healthcare benefits
  2. Billeting and housing privileges
  3. Job security
  4. Leadership and other skills trainings
  5. Opportunity for career advancement based on performance
  6. Opportunities for Post Graduate Studies both within the country and abroad
  7. An opportunity to lead in the Army
The Duterte Administration has expressed intent to raise the salary of those serving in the police and military. Once the proposed salary hike is approved, iSensey will update this post to reflect new rates when it becomes effective.
**PLANNING TO APPLY as Sailor or Marine? Check out the Philippine Navy Requirements for Applicants.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines will hire 5,500 additional troops this year 2018. Succesful applicants which will be assigned either in Army, Navy, or Airforce. APPLY na and become a Soldier!

Where to Apply and Submit Requirements for the Philippine Army?

If you meet the basic qualifications, the additional requirements for OCC or CS or OCS, and you have all the needed initial requirements, apply to the Philippine Army this 2017 or next year 2018 at these venues:

LUZON RECRUITMENT OFFICE

Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City

Telephone number: (02) 845 9555 local 6843

Mobile number: 0921 9785548

VISAYAS RECRUITMENT OFFICE

Camp Lapu Lapu, Cebu City

Telephone number: (032) 231 5157

Cellphone number: 0943 6763952

MINDANAO RECRUITMENT OFFICE

Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City

Telephone number: (088) 850 5279

Mobile number: 0917 7121222 or 0927-332-1077 or 0926-467-4644

If you have any questions about the Philippine Army Recruitment procedures and requirements, please inquire at the Philippine Army Recruitment Offices in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao or via the nearest Regional Community Defense Groups (RCDGs) or at any Army Units in your locality. You can also visit the Philippine Army official website at www.army.mil.ph.

Apply to the Philippine Army! Serving the people! Securing the land!

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    • Good noon sir.I’m Raymond San Jose 29 yr old from Davao Del norte sir.saan po banda office nyo dito sa Davao city.para mgapply po ako ask officer preparatory course sir..

    • sir /maam pwede pa ba mag apply ng sundalo ang 26 years old? hangang ilang taon lang ang tina tanngap niyo sa papa alpha?

    • Sir i am 28years of age and im working as a ofw but i really want to join afp.. I physicaly fit and mentaly do i have a chance to join

    • Sir mam im willing to get age waver because of my age i just really wnt to join philippine army

    • hi maam sir third yr.high school lang ako 27 na rin ako pero gusto ko maging sundalo.pwede paba ako matanggap

  5. my question:
    In medical requirements is it necessary for a women to be virgin in applying in armed forces of the philippines?

  7. Good morning! Sir/madam, gusto ko po mag join sa Phil. Army welding at automotive instructor po ako at ex-abroad na rin po ang question ko po ay pwede po ba ako mag join sa Phil. Army kahit 37yrs old na po ako sa July pwede po ba akong mabigyan ng age waiver? Since na adjust po ang compolsary retirement from 56-60yrs old ma meet ko po ang 20yrs or more in service as a optional retirement.
    Thank you and more power AFP

    • Hi Rommel, we suggest po that you go direct sa opisina ng AFP para magtanong sa age waiver if mapagbibigyan ka. Good luck po!

  8. Good day Sir!
    I am a nurse and was commissioned in the Army Reserve Force last 2013, now I want to apply as an active officer. I am still 26 years old, widowed and I have no child to support to. I have read in the articles that marital status is one of the main qualification for Officer Preparatory Course. Can I be one of the exemption?, since I am technically single and I am wondering if that height requirement can be waived for me too since I am already one of the Reserved Officers in the Army.

    • Hi Ana, coordinate directly with the Philippine Army Recruitment Center nearest you for your concern and request for exemption.

      • Good day Sir/Ma’am, ask me po if i have entered the service as an enlisted personnel and wanted to proceed to become an officer pwede po ba? what is the age limit or is there a required years of service before applying for the officers course? im 29 years old.

        • Hi Hanna, so sorry we don’t have the info you need as of now. For faster answer, we suggest that you call or visit the nearest army recruitment center.

  9. Hi. Good morning.. I really wanted to join, since i was a child being in the military is my greatest dream.. I had seen in one fb page that one of the qualification for OPC is at least 21 -33 years, is it true? Coz the other links that i visited before posted 21-30 only… Alin po dun ung totoo?

    • Hi Grace,

      If you want 100% accuracy as to requirement at any given time, we suggest that you VISIT or CALL the nearest PH Army recruitment center. They will be able to answer all your questions about requirements and joining the Army.

  10. Hindi pala pwd under graduate sa AFP SAYANG highschool lng kasi ako hindi pwd gusto ko pa nman mag army pangarap ko kasi yan na mag sundalo kaso hindi pala pwd highschool d2 sa AFP 5.3 pa nman hight ko kaso hindi pwd kong bibigyan ako ng pag kakataon na mag army papasok ako

    • Low maam tanung po ako pwd pa po ako mag military na may cesarean na po ako, practical nursing natapos ko ,reserve officer in army ako,, pwd pa I’m 25 y.o pwd po ba akong mag apply? Pls reply

  11. Good Pm Sir, Gusto ko po mag join sa Recruitment ng AFP ..Thanks Po..
    GOD BLESS Po

  12. Good day.
    I am old (44 yrs.) for the age requirements but I am very much willing to apply and serve our country till my last day on Earth. I am a Nurse and willing to retire as OFW to serve our country . I hope and prayed that our Government will give us a chance to be one of the defenders of our country . From my heart the sincerity of my words if only our Government will consider us.

  13. Good day Sir/Maam
    Gusto ko po sana mag apply ng I.T currently i am here in qatar working as a Technical Support, I am very much willing to join in AFP for any technical position i really want to serve our country. I hope na sana mapag bigyan kami na maka sama at makatulong sa ating bayan.

  15. Good afternoon ma`am&sir,
    My name is Katherine Joy Maglangit from Bansalan Davao del Sur , 22 years of age im 5”2 in height , college level undergrad of Bachelor of Science in Radiologic technology , currently working as a personal driver , have some skill for Electricals , I came from a military family thats why I want to join the Philippine Army to follow the foot steps of my uncle , cousin , and of course my father , I want to serve the country with all my heart my soul and life , hope you read this and call me 09171455174 salamat po God bless

    • Hi Katherine, if you meet the basic qualifications, visit the nearest recruitment center so you can submit your application or ask any question you may have direct with a Philippine Army recruitment officer.

  16. good day..
    ask lang po sana ako..kuNG PWEDI PO ba ang may asawa? kasi my nagsabi kasi na pwedi ba daw dhl sa marcial law. gusto sana mag apply asawa ko 4 yrs po ang natapos.dati cyang employee sa DSWD kaso natapos na ang project nya..33 yrs old na po cya..salamat po

    • Hi Je Ann, sa pagkakaalam namin hindi puede ang may-asawa. Tsaka ang martial law po nasa Mindanao lang at malapit na tanggalin pagkatapos ng gyera sa Marawi.

  17. Sir/ma’am
    Im Marck Anthony A. Fonbuena. MMS (Merchant Marine Stewarding) graduate. Born December 7,1991.
    Can I still join Philippine Army?

  20. Good afternoon po!
    Taga Calapan City Oriental Mindoro po ako and gusto ko po sanang mag join as Philippine Army! Criminology Graduate po ako kaso 4′ 9 lang po ako gusto ko din po sanang malaman kung saan pwedeng nag apply? Thanks po.

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