HOW TO JOIN THE PHILIPPINE ARMY | Qualification, Requirements and Recruitment Process


Looking for a stable job in government sector? Want to be a soldier and serve our motherland? Join the Philippine Army!

 UPDATE (01/24/2024): Attention to all Philippine Army aspirants, the Army Recruitment Offices are now open for the registration of Pre-entry Examinations: Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT), Army Qualifying Examination (AQE) and Special Written Examination (SWE) for Officer Candidate Course.

 


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The Philippine Army (PA) or Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas is the main, oldest and largest branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), responsible for ground warfare.

Check out the recruitment details below, courtesy of Philippine Army:

 

OFFICER CANDIDATE COURSE (OCC)

 
Qualifications:
  • Baccalaureate degree holder
  • Natural-born Filipino Citizen
  • Single with no parental obligation
  • At least 5 feet tall (both male and female)
  • Physically and mentally fit
  • At least 21 years old but not a day older than 27 years old upon oath-taking
  • No pending case in any court

 

 

OFFICER CANDIDATE COURSE - RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (OCC-ROTC)

 

Qualifications:

  • Baccalaureate degree holder
  • Natural-born Filipino Citizen
  • Single with no parental obligation
  • At least 5 feet tall (both male and female)
  • Physically and mentally fit
  • At least 21 years old but not a day older than 28 years old on the date of graduation at the Officer Candidate School (OCS)
  • MS43 graduate
  • No pending cases in any court

 
Officer candidates are entitled to the following:

 

OFFICER CANDIDATES (during training)
  •  Pay and allowances PhP45,556.00 / month

OFFICERS (SECOND LIEUTENANT)
  • Pay and allowances PhP51,879.00 / month
 
BENEFITS

  • Develop your leadership skills
  • Nationwide and Foreign deployment
  • Opportunity to travel local and abroad
  • Opportunity for career advancement based on performance
  • Opportunity to become an exchange cadet while on training (Singapore, Australia, Japan and/or USA)
  • Opportunity for United Nations Deployment
  • Opportunity to lead in the Army 

 

READ: HOW TO JOIN THE BFP | Qualification, Requirements and Recruitment Process

 

CANDIDATE SOLDIER COURSE (CSC)

 
Qualifications:
  • At least 72 units or Senior High School graduate
  • Natural-born Filipino Citizen
  • Single with no parental obligation
  • At least 5 feet tall (both male and female)
  • Physically and mentally fit
  • At least 18 years old but not a day older than 26 years old upon oath taking
  • No pending cases in any court

 

 
 

SPECIAL ENLISTMENT

 
Qualifications:
  • Must be an AFPSAT passer
  • Natural-born Filipino citizen
  • At least 18 years old but not a day older than 36 years old
  • Single or married
  • Physically and mentally fit
  • With good moral character
  • No pending cases in any court

 

Enlisted personnel are entitled of the following:
 

CANDIDATE SOLDIERS (during training)
  • Pay and allowances PhP20,777.00 / month

ENLISTED PERSONNEL (Private)
  • Pay and allowances PhP37,518.00 / month


READ: HOW TO JOIN THE PCG | Qualification, Requirements and Recruitment Process
 

Schedule

 

1. Diploma (College / Senior High School)

2. Transcript of Records / Form 137-A / Copy of Grades

3. PSA Birth Certificate

4. Any government issued ID



READ: HOW TO JOIN THE RESERVE COMPONENT (RESERVIST) | Qualification, Requirements and Recruitment Process

 

 

Where and How to Apply

 
 
Online
 
1. All interested and qualified applicants are advised to register via Philippine Army Recruitment official website, https://jointhearmy.ph.

 
You may also check their alternative links posted on their official facebook pages:
 
 

2. Wait for approval thru your registered email
*if approved, print your confirmation slip and proceed to Army Recruitment Office on your scheduled examination
*if disapproved, check your registered email for the reason/s of disapproval
Comply with the requirements then register again to https://join.army.mil.ph

3. Present your confirmation slip to Army Recruitment Personnel


 


Walk-in
 
 
Please visit Army Recruitment Office nearest you or their respective FB pages regarding the PROCEDURE (HOW TO APPLY) for the recruitment.
 
  • Army Recruitment Office Luzon
Location: CMOR Compound, Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
  • Army Recruitment Office Visayas
Location: Camp Lapu-lapu, Lahug, Cebu City
  • Army Recruitment Office Mindanao
Location: Camp Evangelista, Cagayan De Oro City

 

READ: HOW TO JOIN THE BJMP | Qualification, Requirements and Recruitment Process

 

 

Attire

 

 Examination attire for applicants: White T-Shirt, Long pants and Rubber shoes.

 

 

Application Process


STEP 1: Registration (prepare your requirements)

STEP 2: Examination (free)

Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT)
Army Qualifying Test (AQT)
Special Written Exam (SWE)

STEP 3: Initial Board Interview

STEP 4: Physical Fitness Test (sit up, push up, run)

STEP 5: Physical Medical Exam (free at the nearest Military Station Hospitals)

STEP 6: Final Board Interview

STEP 7: Oath Taking

 

 

READ: HOW TO JOIN THE PHILIPPINE MARINE CORPS | Qualification, Requirements and Recruitment Process

 

 

For Inquiries


For inquiries, you may contact the following Army Recruitment Office:

  • Army Recruitment Office Luzon
Location: CMOR Compound, Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Contact Number: 09665688511
Email: armyrecruitmentofficeluzon@gmail.com 
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AROLuzonOfficialPage
  •  Army Recruitment Office Visayas
Location: Camp Lapu-lapu, Lahug, Cebu City
Contact Number: 09758539941
Email: arcvisayas_cebu@yahoo.com 
Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069071294923
  • Army Recruitment Office Mindanao
Location: Camp Evangelista, Cagayan De Oro City
Contact Numbers: 09915338807
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AROMindanaoOfficialPage
Email: aromindanao@gmail.com

 

 

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