Sergeants’ and inspectors’ NPPF step-two legal exams

Support, guidance and information for people taking the national police promotion framework (NPPF) step-two legal exams.

2022 exam dates

Inspectors' exam

Registration:

  • opens on Tuesday 2 August
  • closes at 6pm on Thursday 8 September

Exam:

  • held between Tuesday 4 and Thursday 6 October

2023 exam dates

Sergeants' exam Inspectors' exam

Registration:

  • opens on Monday 16 January
  • closes at 6pm on Thursday 16 February

Exam:

  • Tuesday 14 March to Thursday 16 March

Registration:

  • opens on Monday 13 March
  • closes at 6pm on Thursday 13 April

Exam:

  • Tuesday 9 May to Thursday 11 May

    Registration:

    • opens on Tuesday 1 August
    • closes at 6pm on Thursday 7 September

    Exam:

    • Tuesday 3 October to Thursday 5 October

    Registration:

    • opens on Monday 11 September
    • closes at 6pm on Thursday 12 October

    Exam:

    • Tuesday 7 November to Thursday 9 November

      NPPF candidate handbook

      Information on the rules, syllabus (including the Blackstone's discount offer), how to apply, details of the assessment process, and results and feedback. All candidates must read this handbook.

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      Subjects covered in previous exams

      These are an indication of what was covered previously and do not indicate what will be covered in future exams.

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