Access requirements CNP

In this post, we will try to answer any questions you may have about joining the National Police Corps. We will explain the educational qualifications you need, what the physical tests involve, how they are scored, and much more. Remember that if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment!

The requirements to apply for admission to the National Police Corps’ Escala Básica are:

• Have Spanish nationality.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• The general minimum height requirement for entry to the National Police has been abolished. Specific conditions may apply for admission to certain units.
• Be in possession of the Spanish Bachiller qualification or equivalent (academic requirement published in the BOE no. 180 of 29-07-2015).
• Commitment to carry weapons and, if applicable, to use them, which will be provided through a declaration from the applicant.
• Not have been convicted of an intentional criminal offence, dismissed from the service of the State or the Autonomous, Local or Institutional Administration, or disqualified from holding public office.
• Be in possession of a class B driving license at the time of submitting the application.
• Not have any physical condition or illness that prevents performance of the role, in accordance with the medical exclusion criteria approved by Royal Decree 326/2021 of 11 May.
• Be in possession of the Spanish Bachiller qualification or equivalent. (click here to see the equivalences) 

Those interested in applying for the positions reserved for TYM military personnel, in addition to the previously mentioned requirements, must meet and prove that they have five years of service at the time of submitting the application.

The competitive selection process will consist of the following tests, each of which must be passed: physical fitness (click here to see the physical tests), knowledge, medical examination, personal interview and psychotechnical test.

The candidates who pass the previous selection tests will join the National Police School (Ávila), where they will begin their training process, integrating into the career plan of the National Police.