National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)

NBI Clearance for First-Time Job Seekers

First-time job seekers apply through firsttimejobseekers.nbi.gov.ph and appear with a Barangay Certification, signed Oath of Undertaking, and two valid government IDs. NBI’s Citizen’s Charter states this clearance is free of charge.

Free NBI Clearance route for first-time job seekers under the official NBI First-Time Job Seekers process—separate from ordinary paid clearance.

Last verified October 7, 2026

Updated October 7, 2026

Checklist, free-of-charge status, portal URL, and HIT handling come from NBI’s FTJS Citizen’s Charter and how-to-apply cross-reference. Do not infer eligibility limits from unofficial blogs.

Quick Summary

Agency
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
How to apply
Online or walk-in
Published processing time
No-hit applications proceed to printing after biometrics and verification. HIT or quality-control cases return on a scheduled date per NBI’s FTJS Citizen’s Charter steps.
Published NBI clearance fees
Free of charge

What You’ll Need

Use this as a preparation checklist. Items marked “If it applies” are situational.

  • Online application through the FTJS portal

    Official source

    Use https://firsttimejobseekers.nbi.gov.ph—not the ordinary clearance.nbi.gov.ph portal.

    Get it from: firsttimejobseekers.nbi.gov.ph

  • Barangay Certification of first-time job seeker status

    Official source

    NBI’s FTJS Citizen’s Charter requires a Barangay Certification with official letterhead, dry sealed, and signed by the Punong Barangay or an authorized Barangay Officer.

    OriginalGet it from: Barangay hall covering your residence

  • Signed Oath of Undertaking

    Official source

    NBI’s how-to-apply page requires a signed Oath of Undertaking for first-time job seekers. Bring the signed form to the branch.

  • Two valid government-issued IDs or acceptable certificates

    Official source

    FTJS Citizen’s Charter checklist: two valid government-issued IDs or acceptable certificates (examples noted include Birth Certificate / Voter’s Registration Certificates, etc.).

    Originals

  • Personal appearance at the FTJS / biometrics lane

    Official source

    Proceed to the First-Time Job Seeker lane for photograph, fingerprints, and signature capture.

How To Do It

  1. 1

    Confirm you are using the FTJS route

    Official source

    This free process is only for first-time job seekers under NBI’s FTJS framework. Ordinary applicants should use the paid NBI Clearance guide instead.

  2. 2

    Secure Barangay Certification and Oath of Undertaking

    Official source

    Obtain the barangay certification that meets NBI’s letterhead, seal, and signature requirements, and prepare the signed Oath of Undertaking.

  3. 3

    Register on the FTJS portal

    Official source

    Create the online FTJS application and secure the reference details needed for the branch visit.

  4. 4

    Appear with documents for free biometrics processing

    Official source

    Present documents and two valid IDs at the FTJS biometric section. NBI’s charter lists fees as none (free of charge).

  5. 5

    If HIT, return on the scheduled date

    Official source

    No-hit cases proceed to printing. HIT / quality-control cases return as scheduled for interview and later releasing.

Fees

Ordinary clearance uses the published basic fee plus e-payment charges. First-Time Job Seeker clearance is free of charge per NBI’s Citizen’s Charter.

NBI Clearance for First-Time Job Seekers
Stated in NBI’s FTJS Citizen’s Charter fee column (None / Free of Charge).
Official source
Free of charge

Important Notes

  • Do not mix portals

    Official source

    Using the ordinary clearance portal can route you into the paid process. Start at firsttimejobseekers.nbi.gov.ph when claiming FTJS benefits.

  • Confirm FTJS eligibility with official rules

    Confirm at office

    This page lists NBI’s published documentary checklist. Exact first-time job seeker entitlement limits come from the applicable First Time Jobseekers Assistance framework and NBI’s current instructions—confirm before you go if your situation is unusual.

Where / How To Apply

Register through https://firsttimejobseekers.nbi.gov.ph, then appear at the NBI clearance site using the First-Time Job Seeker lane/process described in NBI’s Citizen’s Charter.

Open NBI Clearance portalOpen FTJS portal

Official Sources

Verify the checklist against the agency before you travel or pay.