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ASVAB Test Dates 2027: How and Where to Schedule the Test
There's no public national calendar of ASVAB test dates for 2027. See how a recruiter schedules your test at a MEPS or MET site, how the at-home PiCAT and school testing work, what to bring, and how to time your date around retest waits and score validity.
Short answer
There's no public national calendar of ASVAB test dates for 2027. For enlistment, you contact a recruiter, and once you're otherwise qualified, the recruiter schedules your test at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) or a nearby Military Entrance Test (MET) site, or may give you a PiCAT code to test at home first. High school students take the school version on the date their school sets. Pick your date around the retest waits, one calendar month after a first test, and the two-year window in which scores can be used to enlist.
Why you won't find a 2027 date list
The ASVAB for enlistment isn't booked like a college entrance exam. The official site says applicants first contact a military recruiter, and once the recruiter determines you're otherwise qualified, they set up a time for you to test at the closest MEPS or MET site. So your test date comes from your recruiter and the testing site's schedule, not from a public calendar. Pages that list "2027 ASVAB test dates" aren't official.
Three ways to take it
| Route | Who schedules it | Where | Notes from the official site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enlistment testing | Your recruiter | A MEPS or a MET site | 65 MEPS across the U.S. and Puerto Rico; MET sites are often in federal buildings, National Guard armories, or Reserve centers |
| PiCAT | Your recruiter gives you a code | At home, on a computer with internet | Code expires 30 days after it's issued; finish within 48 hours of starting |
| Student testing (CEP) | Your school | At school | Ask a teacher or counselor; see the high school guide |
Most MEPS and MET sites use the computer test, which takes about two hours and shows your scores right away. The official site says paper testing is offered at only a few MET sites; paper sessions run three to four hours with instructions, and answer sheets are scored at the MEPS, which usually takes a few days.
PiCAT: test first, verify later
The PiCAT is the unproctored version you take at home. The official site says:
- it's only for people who have never taken the ASVAB, and you can take it once
- there are no time limits on individual subtests, and it usually takes two to three hours
- you get your scores from your recruiter, not on screen
- if your scores suggest you may qualify, you must pass a proctored verification test at a MEPS or MET site within 45 days; it takes about 25 to 30 minutes and doesn't produce a score
So a PiCAT route has two dates: the at-home session and the verification test. The PiCAT guide explains the difference between that verification test and the confirmation test.
Test day at a MEPS or MET site
- Bring valid identification. You need it to enter the testing room.
- Be on time. The official site says late arrivals are turned away and have to reschedule.
- Your recruiter can drive you but can't come into the testing room.
- No calculator. Not on any version.
How to choose a date for 2027
Work backward from when you want to enlist or ship:
- Leave room for a retest. The official retest policy requires one calendar month after your first test, another calendar month after your first retest, and six months between later retests. A first test at least a couple of months before you need the score leaves room for one or two retakes.
- Mind the two-year window. Scores can be used to enlist for up to two years from the test date, so a test in early 2026 may still count in early 2028, but any 2024 test will have expired before 2027 begins.
- Count a school test. The retest policy is the same whether your first test was a student test or an enlistment test, so a CEP test starts the clock too.
- Study before you book, not after. Your score, not your date, decides eligibility.
Questions to ask your recruiter
- Will I take the PiCAT first, or go straight to a MEPS or MET site?
- Which site is closest, and does it use the computer or paper test?
- Which AFQT and job composite scores do I need?
- If I retest, which date and which score will count?
Plan your ASVAB study weeks around the date your recruiter gives you, starting with the four AFQT subtests. The ASVAB 2027 guide summarizes the format and scoring, and the free study planner spreads the work across your days.
Trust the source
Official sources
Exam policies can change. Use these primary sources for the most current details.