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Trinidad & Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Entrance Examination

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Your Study Path

TTPS Trinidad & Tobago Police Service Entrance Examination License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

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Phase 1: Map the TTPS Selection ProcessYou are here

Confirm the age, citizenship, education, height, and driver's-permit eligibility rules, and the full sequence of selection stages from the written exam to drug testing.

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Phase 2: English & Grammar Fundamentals

Drill grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and reading comprehension at a CXC/GCE O-Level English standard.

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Phase 3: Dictation Practice

Practice listening to a passage read aloud and transcribing it accurately, focusing on spelling and punctuation under time pressure.

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Phase 4: General Knowledge

Review Trinidad and Tobago history, governance, and geography, current regional and international affairs, and the structure and role of the TTPS.

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Phase 5: Mixed Review & Recruitment Logistics

Run mixed practice across all three areas, and confirm required documents (birth certificate, academic certificates, ID, driver's permit, photos) before applying.

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Estimated total study time
23 hours
That's about 3 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the TTPS Entrance Exam Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Not less than 18 and not more than 35 years of age (published guidance ties this to 1 January of the year of appointment).
Education
Passes in five (5) subjects in the CXC examinations, including English Language, at General Proficiency Grade I, II, or III, or at Basic Proficiency Grade I in all five subjects; or five GCE O-Level passes including English; or an equivalent or higher standard of education.
Experience
No prior law enforcement or policing experience is required to apply as a recruit.
Background Check
Background investigation including fingerprinting, a police certificate of character, a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, and drug testing, all conducted or arranged by TTPS.
Additional Requirements
  • Must be a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Minimum height of 167 cm (male applicants) or 150 cm (female applicants), plus a physical examination and agility test.
  • Must hold a Trinidad and Tobago driver's permit with a Class 3 endorsement.
  • Must pass a medical examination.
  • Must be of good character, evidenced by a police certificate of character.

TTPS Entrance Exam Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Recruiting Office, Ministry of Homeland Security

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Not published by TTPS. Eligibility to reapply or retest in a later recruitment cycle is determined by the TTPS Recruiting Office.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeNot published; no application or examination fee is listed by TTPS
Total Estimated CostPrimarily the cost of academic certificate copies, ID documents, photos, and travel to the TTPS Recruiting Office; TTPS does not publish a separate exam fee
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Free TTPS Entrance Exam Prep Tools

Reported exam pass rate: Not published by TTPS. TTPS does not release a nationwide first-time pass-rate percentage for the written entrance examination.. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

Three Real Test Areas

Practice Dictation, English, and General Knowledge — the tested areas published in the TTPS recruitment selection process.

Aligned to 2026 Recruitment

Reflects the eligibility rules and selection stages currently published by the TTPS Recruiting Office.

General Knowledge Focus

Covers local, regional, and international current affairs alongside TTPS-specific knowledge, as the exam requires.

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What You'll Study

6 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

TTPS Entrance Exam Exam Details

Trinidad & Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Entrance Examination

Administered by Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS)

Official Source
Not published by TTPS
Passing Score
Not
Questions
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Time Limit
No application or examination fee is published by TTPS for the recruit selection process.
Exam Fee
Study time: 15-25 hours
Prerequisites: Applicants must be citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, aged 18-35, hold at least five CXC/GCE O-Level passes including English Language, meet minimum height standards, and hold a Trinidad and Tobago driver's permit with a Class 3 endorsement.
Valid for: Tied to the specific recruitment cycle/vacancy announcement; TTPS does not publish a fixed score-validity period between cycles.

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) content outline

DictationNot published

Listening and transcription: candidates must accurately write down a passage read aloud, testing spelling, punctuation, and attentive listening.

EnglishNot published

Grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and reading comprehension at a level consistent with the CXC/GCE O-Level English Language requirement for applicants.

General KnowledgeNot published

Local, regional, and international current affairs and general knowledge, plus knowledge of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service itself.

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