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Every police written test here, one row each

One row per test. Each row links to the test's practice page and its facts page. A test joins this list only after its facts are checked against the owner's documents and its question set has passed review.

Police written tests

Checked Oct 21, 2026 against each source linked in the table. Pass marks, retake waits and fees are often the hiring agency's rule, not the test owner's. Each agency's rule is on its department page.
TestQuestionsTesting timeFormatPassing scoreRetake ruleScore valid forTest feeGo to
PELLETBCalifornia Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training65–781 h 45 minPaper and pencilSet by the agency30 daysNo POST limitNo POST feePractice Facts
FrontLine NationalNational Testing NetworkNot publishedAbout 2 h 15 minVideo, online or centerSet by the department3 months1 yearVaries by departmentPractice Facts
NPOSTStanard & Associates7575 minPaper or onlineSet by the agencySet by the siteSet by the agencySet by the siteas of Oct 21, 2026 · site fees change, check with the test sitePractice Facts
CJBATFlorida Department of Law Enforcement971 h 30 minComputer, Pearson VUE70, plus 30 of 503 tries per 12 months4 years$39Practice Facts

The table shows how the tests differ. It doesn't tell you which one to take, because the department decides that. To find yours, start with departments and states. To see what each section tests, read the police written exam guide.

Coming next

Next in this group: the CBP Officer Exam, the LEAB and the NCJOSI. Each one appears here once its fact card and practice questions are ready, not before.

Test guides

  • PELLETB The four sub-tests, T-scores, the 30-day retest rule and who takes the score
  • FrontLine National The three sections, who sets the pass mark, retakes and where it is used
  • NPOST What the four sections test, who uses it and who sets the pass mark
  • CJBAT What the Florida Basic Abilities Test covers, how it is scored, who needs it

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