How to apply for Penology Officer Examination (POE) | Schedule , Requirements & FAQs

To establish a Register of Eligibles (RoE) from which certification and appointment to second level ranks in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and other functionally related positions shall be made, provided the eligibles meet the qualifications and other requirements of the positions.

1. Penology Officer Examination (POE) Schedule and Requirements

1.1 Exam Schedule for 2024

• Date of Exam: June 2, 2024
• Start of Application: March 4, 2024
• End of Application: April 3, 2024

Date of Examination	Application Period		Target Release Date of Test Results
	From	To
02 June 2024	04 March 2024	03 April 2024	14 July 2024

Note: Acceptance of applications shall be on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis and shall be closed any time before the deadline once the CSC Regional/Field Office has already reached the target number of applicants

1.2 Qualifications and Requirements

To qualify for the 2024 POE, you must MUST STRICTLY MEET the following qualification requirements:

1. Citizenship: You must be a Filipino citizen.
2. At least 18 years Old on the date/time Of filing Of application;
3. Must be of good moral character;
4. Must have at least graduated from K to 12 Program, or a high school graduate under the old program;
5. Must be mentally and physically fit;
6. Must not have been convicted by final judgment Of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude, or of disgraceful or immoral conduct, dishonesty, examination irregularity, drunkenness, or addiction to drugs;
7. Must not have been dishonorably discharged from military service or dismissed for cause from any civilian positions in the government; and
8. Must be at least 1.57m (5’2) in height for male, and 1.52m (50) for female.

1.3 Application Requirements

When applying for the POE, prepare the following documents:

1. Fully Accomplished Civil Service Examination Form (CS Form No. 100)
2. Valid ID (original and photocopy).
3. Four (4) Philippine passport-size pictures (Follow this guide for the ID picture).
4. Original and Photocopy of Any Valid (Not Expired) ID Card: Acceptable IDs include your passport, driver’s license, or any government-issued ID. See the list of accepted ID Cards.
   • Original and photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority or the Local Civil Registry (only for applicants without date of birth on their I.D. card/s)
5. Examination Fee: Pay the PhP700.00 examination fee

2. How to file for the application of Penology Officer Exam / BJMP Exam

2.1 . Where to apply for POE / BJMP Exam

• Applicants must communicate/coordinate with the CSC Regional Office (CSC RO), or CSC Field Office, where they intend to take the examination for information/details regarding the models of filing application and the corresponding procedures. A complete directory of CSC Regional and Field Offices nationwide is available here.

2.2 . Transfer of Testing Center

• Transfer requests for testing centers must be fulfilled during the application period, or no later than five (5) working days following the application deadline. After this time, no requests for testing center transfers will be allowed under any circumstances. As such, candidates are encouraged to exercise caution and certainty while selecting the testing facility where they want to take the test.
• The written request must: (i) state the reason behind the testing center transfer; (ii) include supporting documentation and a copy of the application receipt; and (iii) be delivered by courier or email to the CSC RO/FO where the exam application was submitted. No requests for testing center transfers will be granted after the specified time frame. As such, candidates are encouraged to exercise caution and certainty while selecting the testing facility where they want to take the test.

3. Scope of the examination for Penology Officer Exam / BJMP Exam

• General Ability : 50%
  • Verbal Ability:
    • Vocabulary: Testing the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings.
    • Reading Comprehension: Assessing the ability to understand written passages, identify main ideas, infer meanings, and draw conclusions.
    • Grammar and Usage: Evaluating proficiency in grammar rules, sentence structure, punctuation, and usage of English language.
  • Analytical Ability:
    • Logical Reasoning: Testing the ability to analyze and evaluate arguments, identify logical fallacies, and draw valid conclusions.
    • Critical Thinking: Assessing the capacity to assess information objectively, make reasoned judgments, and solve problems effectively.
  • Numerical Ability:
    • Arithmetic: Assessing basic mathematical operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
    • Algebra: Testing knowledge and understanding of algebraic expressions, equations, and solving linear equations.
• Specialized Area (50%), distributed as follows:
  • Jail Management Concepts & Applications (7.5%)
    • Commitment and Classifications of Inmates/Prisoners/Detainees
    • Courts and other Entities Authorized to Commit a Person to Jail
      Categories of Inmates
    • Classification of Prisoners
    • Classification of Detainees
    • Inmates Security Classification
    • Requirements for Commitment
  • The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
    (Nelson Mandela Rules) and Custodial Concepts (22.5%)
    • The Nelson Mandela Rules (15%)
      • Guiding Principles of the Nelson Mandela Rules
      • Respect for the Inherent Dignity of Persons Deprived of Liberty
      • Medical and Health Services
      • Disciplinary and Sanctions
      • Investigations Of Deaths and Torture in Custody
      • Protection of Vulnerable Groups
      • Access to Legal Representation
      • Complaints and Independent Inspection
      • Training of Staff
    • Rights and Privileges Of Persons Deprived Of Liberty (PDL) (5%)
      • Rights and Privileges of PDLs
      • BJMP Welfare and Developrnent Programs
        • Therapeutic Community Modality Program
        • Modes and Guidelines Of Release Of PDL
        • Paralegal Services
    • Bill of Rights, Article Ill of the Constitution and Republic Act 9745 orthe Anti-
      Torture Act of 2009 (2.5%)
  • Special Laws and Other Related Laws (20%)
    • Salient Features of R.A. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public
    • Officials and Employees)
    • Salient Features of R.A. 9263 (An Act Providing Professionalization of the BFP and
    • BJMP, Amending Certain Provision of R.A. 6975)
    • Salient Features of R.A. 9729 (Climate Change Act of 2009)

4. Passing Grade

Number of items of the POE Exam:

Reference		Penelogy Officer Examination
No. of Test Items	Test Proper	150
	EDQ*	10
	Total	160
Time Limit		3 hours , 5 minutes
Test Proper		8am to 11:10am
Time Required for Pre and Post Examination Activities / Documentation		Approximately one hour before and one hour after the test proper

Passing Rate:

To pass the test, an examinee should get a general rating of at least 80.00%.

5. Target Release of Test Results

The official List of Passers will be published on the CSC Website at www.csc.gov.ph by July 14, 2024. Please note that only the list posted on the CSC Website is considered official. The CSC does not endorse or take responsibility for any other postings on unauthorized websites. Examinees can access their individual examination ratings through the OCSERGS (Online Civil Service Examination Result Generation System), which is also available on the CSC Website by July 21, 2024, as indicated in the corresponding issuance or advisory

6. Resulting Civil Service Eligibility

The civil service eligibility resulting from passing the Penology Officer Examination shall be
called Penology Officer Eligibility. It is a second level eligibility, which is specific and
appropriate for appointment to second level ranks under the uniformed service in the jail
management and penology, and functionally related services only, except for ranks under the
Philippine National Police. The Penology Officer Eligibility is NOT comparable to the Career
Service Professional or Subprofessional Eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

1. What is POE Exam meaning?
   • The Penology Officer Examination (POE) is an assessment conducted by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to establish a Register of Eligibles (RoE) from which certification and appointment to second level ranks in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and other functionally related positions are made. It ensures that candidates meet the qualifications and requirements necessary for positions within the BJMP and related services.
2. What are the Penology Officer Examination (POE) Schedule and Requirements for 2024?
   • Exam Schedule: The exam is scheduled for June 2, 2024.
   • Application Period: March 4, 2024, to April 3, 2024.
   • Release of Test Results: Targeted for July 14, 2024.
3. How many items will the Penology Officer Examination POE have?
   • 160 items total. 10 items EDQ, 150 items Test proper.
4. What are the Qualifications and Requirements for the POE?
   • Filipino citizenship, good moral character, minimum age of 18 years old, completion of K to 12 or equivalent, mental and physical fitness, no convictions involving moral turpitude, height requirements, among others.
5. What documents are required for the POE application?
   • Fully Accomplished Civil Service Examination Form, Valid ID, Four passport-size pictures, Original and Photocopy of Birth Certificate, Examination Fee of PhP700.00.
6. Where can I file for the application of Penology Officer Exam / BJMP Exam?
   • Applicants must coordinate with the CSC Regional Office (CSC RO) or CSC Field Office. A directory of offices is available on the CSC website.
7. Can I request a transfer of Testing Center?
   • Transfer requests must be made during the application period or within five working days following the application deadline, with supporting documentation and reasons provided.
8. What is the scope of the examination for Penology Officer Exam / BJMP Exam?
   • The exam covers General Ability (50%) and Specialized Area (50%), including various topics related to jail management concepts, custodial concepts, special laws, and related laws.
9. What is the passing grade for the POE?
   • To pass the test, an examinee must achieve a general rating of at least 80.00%.
10. When are the Test Results Released?
    • The official List of Passers will be published on the CSC Website by July 14, 2024. Individual examination ratings can be accessed through the OCSERGS by July 21, 2024.
11. What civil service eligibility does passing the POE result in?
    • Passing the Penology Officer Examination results in Penology Officer Eligibility, which is specific to appointment to second-level ranks within BJMP and related services, except for ranks under the Philippine National Police.

These FAQs provide comprehensive information regarding the Penology Officer Examination (POE) and its application process. For further details, applicants are encouraged to refer to official CSC announcements and guidelines.