Check the Official AFPSAT Schedule, Requirements & Reviewer 2023-2024

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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 2020. We will also provide a free online reviewer to increase your chances of passing the AFPSAT and get 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.

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)
  • Valid ID (Government-issued)
  • 2 pcs 2×2 picture with white background
  • For female applicants, should be at least 72 units from college.
  • Mongol Pencil No.2.

Schedule and Venue

For Metro Manila and nearby provinces, the AFPSAT is open every day (0800H-1700H) at the Philippine Army Recruitment Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Similarly, the Army Recruitment Mobile Teams of the Army Recruitment Offices in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao conduct AFPSAT, AQE, and SWE on the different venues across the country. Follow their official Facebook pages for the AFPSAT schedule and venues. You may also bookmark this page for 2020 AFPSAT schedule updates.

  • Army Recruitment Office – Luzon
  • Army Recruitment Office – Visayas
  • Army Recruitment Office- Mindanao or ARO Zamboanga

Update: February 24, 2020

Mindanao Area

In line with the fast-spreading COVID-19, the scheduled AFPSAT/AQE/SWE will be suspended to ensure that all applicants and personnel are safe. Just wait for further announcement

Visayas Area

The ARO- Visayas will conduct the AFPSAT and AQE/SWE on the following dates and venues. Please note that these AFPSAT schedules are still tentative and may change based on the availability of the examiner. For the complete details on the exact exam venues and other pertinent information, please contact the Army Recruitment Office- Visayas at (032) 231-5157 or email them at arcvisayas_cebu@yahoo.com.

DATE VENUE
7-12 February 2020 Jamindan, Capiz or Roxas City
21- 26 February 2020 Tacloban City or Ormoc City
7-11 March 2020 Bacolod City
21-25 March 2020 Cebu City
04-08 April 2020 Tagbilaran City or Trinidad, Bohol
18-22 April 2020 Iloilo City
24-29 April 2020 Dumaguete City or Bais City
01-06 May 2020 Tacloban City or Catbalogan City
16-20 May 2020 Tagbilaran City or Tubigon, Bohol
22-27 May 2020 Bacolod City or Kabankalan City
06-10 June 2020 Cebu City
19-24 June 2020 Calbayog City or Tacloban City
03-08 JUly 2020 Bais City or Dumaguete City
17-22 July 2020 Jamindan, Capiz or Roxas City
24-29 July 2020 Tacloban City or Ormoc City
01-05 August 2020 Tagbilaran City
14-19 August 2020 Bacolod City or Sagay City
22-26 August 2020 Cebu City
05-09 September 2020 Iloilo City
11-16 September 2020 Tacloban City or Catbalogan City
26-30 September 2020 Kabankalan City
03-07 October 2020 Cebu City
09-14 October 2020 Jamindan Capiz or Roxas City
23-28 October 2020 Bacolod City
06-11 November 2020 Iloilo City
21-25 November 2020 Tagbilaran City
04-09 December 2020 Ormoc City or Tacloban City

Interested applicants may register online thru AFPSAT E-Portal Login and have the examination permit printed. Screening starts at 7 A.M. and the exam immediately follows on the above-mentioned dates. You must first register online at https://afpsat.afp.mil.ph/ and print your examinee number and bring it along with the other above-mentioned documentary requirements.

The pre-screening of prospective applicants prior to the examination should satisfy the following mandatory qualifications and needed requirements during registration.

Quota Allocation

Here is the distribution and training timeline of the first cycle Candidate Soldier regular quota for CY 2020- Regular Enlistment.

UNIT QUOTA TIMELINE
MALE FEMALE TOTAL
FSRR 47 3 50 FEBRUARY- JUNE 2020
SFR (A) 47 3 50
LRR 47 3 50
1ID 190 10 200
2ID 190 10 200
3ID 285 15 300
4ID 380 20 400
5ID 475 25 500
6ID 190 10 200
7ID 190 10 200
8ID 190 10 200
9ID 285 15 300
10ID 285 15 300
11ID 285 15 300
ARMOR DIV 332 18 350
Total 3418 182 3600

Legend:

FSRR – First Scout Ranger Regiment
SFR (A) – Special Forces Regiment (Airborne)
LRR – Light Reaction Regiment
ID – Infantry Division

Coverage and Reviewer

Like any other AFPSAT exam in the past, the AFPSAT for 2020 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.

  • Mathematics
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Abstract Reasoning

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
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
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, 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.

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18 thoughts on “AFPSAT Schedule, Requirements & Reviewer 2023-2024”
    1. Paano Po mag upply ng AFPSAT gusto ko pong maging army grade 12 graduate Po ako 20 years old,, nag aral ako ng tesda welder’s pero wla pang NCII

  1. Ano po ba yung link for online registration for afpsat 2022? Hindi ko po mahanap dito. Thank you po in advance.

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