On
nbi recruitment


NBI is a government agency under the Department of Justice whose main job is to investigate crimes and other offenses against the laws of the Philippines. NBI can do this on its own initiative or when
the public interest requires its participation.

        Related: How To Become A PDEA Agent

Are you more than 30 years old and perhaps no longer qualified to join the PNP, BJMP or BFP?

You may perhaps also no longer be qualified to join any branches of the armed forces of the Philippines by reason of your age.

Do not lose hope if all you wanted for your life is to become a law enforcer.

Government agencies like the NBI and PDEA accept applicants whose age does not exceed 35.

Generally, There is 2 Entry Level kind of operating personnel in the NBI. NBI agent and NBI Special Investigator.

For those intending to join the NBI, Be aware of the ff: qualifications

Those who like to join as Officers or Special Agent
1. Filipino Citizen
2. Good Moral Character - Not convicted of a crime involving moral character.
3. Physically and Mentally Healthy - Not suffering from any ailments or physically disabled.
4. No pending criminal, civil or administrative charges.
5. No conviction of any crime.
6. At least 5'5 inches in height for male, 5'3" for female.
7. Vision within normal range.
8. No tattoo mark or pierced ear.
9. Between 25 and 35 years old.

Those who like to join as non-officers or Special Investigators

The qualifications are the same as Special agent except for the ff:
1. General weight average of 84% in the transcript of records without any failing grade in any subject.
2. First Grade civil service eligible or a Board Exam passer in any profession.


Those successful of being accepted to the NBI go to the NBI academy in Baguio City to train.

NBI does not advertise as private companies do in newspapers or other media when recruiting agents.

How will you know if NBI is in the process of recruitment?

You may contact NBI in the ff: ways to inquire if Recruitment is open
1. By Making a Phone Inquiry
   +63 2 524-2596
2. By Sending an Email Inquiry
   training@nbi.gov.ph