• The reading part of the PELLET B is a single reading comprehension sub-test with 20 to 24 multiple-choice items. The CLOZE sub-test was removed on January 1, 2025. (California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training)
• The writing part of the PELLET B has 45 to 54 multiple-choice items across three sub-tests: spelling, vocabulary and clarity. (California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training)
• POST lets each hiring agency set its own PELLET B passing score but recommends a T-score of 42 or above. T-scores have a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. (California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training)
• POST puts no expiry date on a PELLET B score, but each hiring department can set its own time limit for accepting older scores. (California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training)
• Only authorized California law enforcement agencies may give the PELLET B, and only inside California. POST's applicant FAQ says it is given in paper-and-pencil format. (California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training)
• To take the PELLET B, applicants must contact California law enforcement agencies or basic training academies that give it. POST does not keep a list of testing locations or test dates. (California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training)
• The agency or academy that gave the PELLET B must give each applicant their reading, writing and total T-scores in writing within 30 days of the test. POST does not give scores to applicants. (California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training)

Facts verified Oct 20, 2026 against California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.