This program is open to government officers who meet the important requirements.
For both Senior Executives and Middle Managers Class, the candidate shall be 55 years old or younger at the time of class opening
    except in the security sector where maximum age shall be 46 years.
    For Senior Executives Class, applicants must be incumbents or OIC of permanent positions with Salary Grade (SG) 25 and up; and
    for the Middle Managers Class, s/he must hold SG 18 to 24 permanent positions.
    In both classes, the candidate shall be nominated by the head of agency.
    He/she shall also possess the following qualifications:
   At least a Bachelor’s Degree Holder
   From National Line Agency or its attached agencies
   VS or Outstanding performance rating for the past two years
   No pending administrative and/or criminal case
   Did not go on habitual leave (maximum of 2 months/year, excluding maternity leave)
   Willing to sign a service contract up to one year after completing the program
    The different units for the security sector are:
   Armed Forces of the Philippines (The Army, Navy and Air Force)
   Philippine National Police
   Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
   Philippine Cost Guard
    For Middle Managers Class (MMC)
                   Documents/Evidence                         Prescribed Form                   Issued/Accomplished by
    Updated Personal Data Sheet                        CS Form 212                  Nominee
                                                       Certified True Copy of CSC
    Appointment Papers
                                                       Form 33
    Designation Order (if applicable)                  Certified True Copy          Office Personeel / Administrative Officer
                                                       Original / Certified True
    Transcript of Records
                                                       Copy
                                                       PMDP Admissions Form 1-
    Nomination Letter                                                          Head of Agency
                                                       B
                                                       PMDP Assessment Form 1-
    Assessment of Immediate Supervisor                                         Immediate Supervisor
                                                       D
                                                       PMDP Admissions Form 1-
    Agency Screening Certification                                             Office Personnel / Administrative Officer
                                                       F
                                                       PMDP Admissions Form 2- To be accomplished by the Nominee on the day
    Essay Form
                                                       B                       of the interview
    Completed Medical Certificate with Laboratory
                                                  PMDP Admissions Form 3 Nominee and Physician
    Results attached
    Overall, entry into the Program is determined by the PMDP Admissions Committee on the basis of:
   Managerial and leadership potential
   Character and commitment to public service; and
   Intellectual and creative capacities
    Both the Admissions Committee and Steering Committee of PMDP recognize the primacy of the heads of agencies in identifying
    the senior government executives and middle managers who best meet the criteria, and requirements for admission to the program.
    It is the policy of the program to process the applications only of candidates nominated by the heads of agencies.
    Nomination to PMDP shall be made using the prescribed forms/documents, in accordance with the admission guidelines, and by
    the specified closing date, as published by DAP.
The admission process has five major stages: (1) Document Screening, (2) Interview, (3) Competency and Management Skills
Written Tests (applicable for MMC applicants only) and Essay Writing, (4) Deliberation; and (5) Confirmation.