eJPT Exam Voucher: How to Buy at the Best Price in 2026

The INE Junior Penetration Tester exam, universally known as eJPT, is the entry-level hands-on penetration testing certification from eLearnSecurity and INE. It is a 48-hour practical exam that tests whether you can actually run the tools and chain the techniques, not just answer multiple-choice questions about them. For anyone starting a penetration testing career in 2026, it is the first credentialed step that employers and hiring managers recognise.

What does the eJPT exam cover?

The exam covers four core domains: penetration testing processes and methodologies, host and network auditing, host and network penetration testing, and web application penetration testing. In practice this means: scanning and enumeration with Nmap and Nessus, identifying and exploiting common misconfigurations, using Metasploit against realistic targets, cracking credentials, performing privilege escalation on Linux and Windows, and exploiting OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities in web apps. You have 48 hours and the exam is open-book, meaning you can use your notes and tool documentation.

How much does the eJPT cost?

INE sells the eJPT exam voucher directly for $249. This is the standalone voucher price — it does not include INE training courses or lab access. If you want the training alongside the voucher, INE sells bundle plans starting at $299 per month (Fundamentals) or $399 per month (Professional), which include the exam attempt plus full course and lab access. However, if you already have study materials or prefer self-study, buying the standalone exam voucher is the most cost-efficient route.

How to use the eJPT exam voucher

1. Purchase the voucher — you receive a unique alphanumeric code by email.
2. Log into your INE account at ine.com (create a free account if you do not have one).
3. Navigate to the eJPT exam page under Certifications.
4. Click "Purchase Exam" and select "I have a voucher" at checkout.
5. Enter your code and confirm. Your exam attempt is now activated.
6. Start the exam within the voucher validity window (12 months from purchase).

eJPT exam format and difficulty

The exam consists of 35 questions, a mix of multiple-choice and interactive practical questions. You are given access to a live network environment with multiple targets. Some questions require you to exploit a vulnerability and retrieve a flag; others ask you to interpret scan output or identify a misconfiguration. The pass mark is 70%. Most candidates who have completed basic penetration testing study — the INE free Starter Pass content, TryHackMe pre-security rooms, or equivalent — find this achievable in their first attempt.

eJPT vs CompTIA PenTest+ — which should you take first?

This is the most common question from candidates starting out. The eJPT is fully practical — no multiple-choice theory sections, just doing. CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) is a mix of practical and multiple-choice, with broader coverage of the penetration testing engagement lifecycle including scoping, legal, and reporting. If your goal is eventually OSCP, eJPT is better preparation because OffSec values practical lab experience over theory. If your goal is a role that requires DoD 8570 compliance or government contractor work, PenTest+ is the one to take. Both are valuable; they are not competitors.

Is the eJPT worth it in the job market?

Hiring managers and CTFs aside, the eJPT does two things in the real job market. First, it proves you have completed at least one practical security exam — which filters you out of the noise of people who list "penetration testing" as a skill on a CV without any evidence. Second, it gives you a concrete study target with a defined skill set, which is more motivating than "I am learning security" as an indefinite state. Junior SOC, junior pentester, and security analyst roles increasingly list eJPT or equivalent as a qualifier in job postings, particularly in the US market where CompTIA dominates the entry-level cert landscape but eJPT is gaining ground for specifically offensive roles.