The Recruitment Office of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) has just announced the opening of applications for those who are interested to join the Philippine Marines. Here’s a step-by-step guide on the requirements, qualifications, and steps on how to apply in Philippine Marines.
Philippine Marines Recruitment 2025-2026
The application process was posted through the Philippine Marine Corps’ Recruitment Office Facebook Page on April 6, 2021, for interested applicants who want to be a part of the organization.
The Philippine Marine Corps, or Hukbong Kawal Pandagat ng Pilipinas in Filipino, is a naval infantry force under the Philippine Navy’s command. The role of the Philippine Marines is to conduct amphibious and special operations missions for the country.
How to Join the Philippine Marines 2025-2026
The Philippine Marines’s requirements and qualifications would vary depending on whether you would like to take the Marine Basic Course or the Naval Officer Candidate Course (NOCC). Here’s how to join the Philippine Marines according to your chosen course.
NOTE: Because of the pandemic, only ONLINE APPLICATIONS sent through their email are accommodated. The recruitment office currently does not accept walk-in applicants.
Qualifications for Marine Basic Course (MBC)
Applicants for the Marine Basic Course must be:
- At least 18 years old and not more than 25 years old
- Must be a natural-born Filipino citizen and of Good Moral Character (GMC)
- Single, never been married, and has no child of his/her own
- Completed the K-12 or at least 72 units in college (preferably technical courses) or TESDA NCII for old curriculum high school graduates
- At least 5’0 (60 inches) in height
- Must have no tattoo
Requirements for Marine Basic Course (MBC)
- PSA Birth Certificate
- K-12 Diploma/TESDA Diploma
- Transcript of Records
- 2×2 Picture (white background)
- Duly accomplished application form (scroll below for downloadable form)
Qualifications for Naval Officer Candidate Course (NOCC)
- At least 20 years old but not a day older than 25 years old on the date of admission
- Must be a natural-born Filipino citizen and of good moral character
- Single, never been married, and has no child of his/her own
- Graduate of a 4-year baccalaureate degree (preferably technical course)
- At least 5’0 but not more than 6’4″ in height
- Must have no tattoo
Requirements for Naval Officer Candidate Course (NOCC)
- PSA Birth Certificate
- College Diploma
- Transcript of Records
- 2×2 Picture (white background)
- duly accomplished application form (scroll below for downloadable form)
How to Apply as Philippine Marines 2025-2026
Step 1 – Fill up the Philippine Marines 2025-2026 Application Form
Download the photo of the Application Form for AFP Service Aptitude Test below. Print a copy, fill it up with the correct information, and attach your 2×2 photo to the box found on the upper right side of the form.
Download and fill up this application form
(For mobile phone viewers of this article, long-press the image and click on “Download image“. For desktop viewers, right-click the image, click on “Save image as…” and specify your preferred saving location to download the form.)
Step 2 – Scan Application Form and requirements
Scan the accomplished application form and the initial requirements needed for your chosen course in JPEG format. Save your documents in one (1) electronic folder and label it with your name (ex. PMC applicant Juan Dela Cruz).
Step 3 – Send your application to the PMC Recruitment Office
Send your application form and the initial requirements to the PMC Recruitment Offices via email: philmar.recruitment@gmail.com
Step 4 – Wait
Once you have sent the application, wait for the next steps from the Recruitment Office of the PMC. Notification/acknowledgment receipts of your application will be sent to your email.
For inquiries
For questions and other concerns, you may contact the Philippine Marine Corps through the different channels:
Hotline: 0956 807 4591
Email Address: philmar.recruitment@gmail.com