Here are the Civil Service Examination Schedule for 2017, both for Professional and

Sub-Professional Levels (CSE-PPT):

Examination 1
Date of Examination: March 12, 2017
Period of Filing of Application: November 14, 2016 to January 13, 2017
Examination 2
Date of Examination: August 6, 2017
Period of Filing of Application: April 3, 2017 to June 2, 2017

The Story
Id been hesitant on applying for Career Service Eligibility. Maybe because I am on the
hope of passing the board examination last year. This time, I am not taking the risk
again and theres no harm if I will apply for both examinations. The PRC Board
Examination for Chemistry will be held this September 15-16, 2015 while the CSC
Career Service Eligibility (CSE) Examination is scheduled on October 18, 2015. I am
not negative that I will fail the board exam (I will pass!) but this is a better plan than do
achieve nothing this year.
Note: If you already passed a board examination held by the Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC), there is no need for you to take the exam as you are already more
than qualified to occupy a government position. This is stated on Philippine Republic Act
1080. If you graduated from a non-board course, you should take the exam otherwise.

Qualification Requirements

Both examinations are open to every Filipino citizen regardless of educational

attainment. It doesnt matter if you are an elementary, high school, technical course
or college graduate. You are eligible in taking the exam.
The applicant should be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
No criminal record, havent convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime.
Have not been dishonorably discharged from military service.
Have not taken the same level of examination in the last three months (3 months).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
I guess you had already decided to apply after reading the civil service facts above. The
following are the complete requirements for application:

1. FULLY ACCOMPLISHED APPLICATION FORM (CS FORM 100).

The spaces for signature over printed name and thumbmark should be filled in front
of a CSC processor. You may opt to fill up the form inside the CSC premises as they
will further guide you on how to fill it up correctly. Also, there are additional fields in
the back about pregnancy and LGBT group. As of this writing, those fields were not
yet included in the downloadable form.

2. FOUR (4) COPIES OF IDENTICAL PHILIPPINE PASSPORT SIZE ID PHOTO.

Taken within the past three (3) months.

Philippine Passport Size (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm or 1.4 inches x 1.8 inches, width x height)
Handwritten nametag (not computer generated and should be held by the applicant).
Recommended size of the nametag is 2 to 2.5 inches x 12 inches (width x height).
The nametag should contain the full name of the applicant in this format: First Name
Middle Initial Last Name. Signature should be placed right above the applicants
name.
In standard close-up shot, full face view facing the camera (from shoulder level up
with the head and face occupying at least 80% of the picture and with the name tag
positioned at approximately 1 inch or 2.54 cm below the chin)
In bare face, neutral facial expression (no smiling and both eyes open), showing left
and right ears (with no eyeglasses or any accessories that may cover the facial
features)
Colored with white background and printed in quality photo paper.

Note: The name tag should be held by the applicant 1 inch or 2.4 centimeter below the
chin in the actual shot or 0.3 to 0.5 centimeter distance from the chin to the nametag in
the printed photo.

3. ORIGINAL AND PHOTOCOPY OF A VALID ID

Original and photocopy of a valid ID containing the applicants clear picture, complete
name, gender, date of birth, signature and signature of the head of the issuing agency.
Valid IDs are the following:

Drivers License (LTO Student Permit is not accepted)

SSS ID
GSIS ID
Philhealth ID
Voters ID
Company ID (current)
Student/School ID (current and validated within the date of application)
Postal ID
BIR ID
Barangay ID
Valid Passport
Police Clearance (NBI clearance is not accepted)

Note: Any other ID not included in the list is not accepted. The ID should not contain any
alterations or unreadable information. For identification cards that lacks information
especially the date of birth, a NSO Birth Certificate or an authenticated birth certificate
from Local Registrar is required. The original and photocopy of the birth certificate
should be presented for validation purposes. All of the original documents shall be
returned to the applicant.

4. COPY OF APPOINTMENT LETTER

Copy of appointment letter received by the application through email (for Computer
Assisted Test only)

5. EXAMINATION FEE

Examination Fee of P500 for CSE Professional and Subprofessional; P600 for CSE
CAT.

Tips and Reminders

Civil Service Commission is quite strict in their requirements. Dont tend to argue and
insist what you want especially in the photo you are submitting to them. You should
strictly follow all the specification stated in no. 2. For you to easily picture the correct
picture you will submit, check these images from the CSC website:

I advised you to follow and complete all the requirements before going to a CSC office.
It is a great way for you to say time and avoid any hassle rushing for a correct photo or
photocopy of a supporting document (birth certificate). Applying for the examination is
easy. Also, apply early for you to have enough time to review and relax before the
examination date.
Once the application is accepted, the processor will give you your official receipt,
examination slip and possibly a guide map to the testing center you are assigned. In
some case however, the room/seat number will be provided 5 days before the
examination date (You will be going to the CSC office personally again to get your
room/seat number).

Things to Bring During the Exam

Application official receipt (OR) and examination slip

Valid ID/IDs (The same ID you presented during application is recommended)
Mongol No 1. or 2 lead pencil(s)
Eraser
Black ballpen

Note: Calculators are not allowed.

Also, bring a bottled water since we do not know when or if we need to get a few sip
during the examination.

Examination Results
You need to have at least 80% of the questions answered correctly to pass the civil
service exam. Roughly, this translates to 136 correct answers out of 170.

1. CSE-PPT (Paper and Pencil Test)

The following apply for both Professional and Subprofessional Level:

Results are usually released forty-five (45) days after the examination. The name of
passers shall be posted in CSC website.
Those who passed the examination must personally claim their Certificate of
Eligibility at the CSC Regional Office/Field Office upon presentation of required
documents. On the other hand, those who failed the examination may secure a copy
of their Report of Rating through the CSC website.
No Report of Rating shall be mailed to those who failed. To secure a copy of the
Report of Rating, an examinee must key in his/her name, date of birth, examinee
number, examination date, and examination type. Thus, examinees are advised to
safe keep or remember their examinee number until receipt of the examination result.

2. CSE-CAT (Computer Assisted Test)

Results of the CSE-CAT are usually released within two to three hours after the
examination. Examinees are strongly advised to wait for the examination results.
Those who passed shall receive their Certificate of Eligibility, while those who

failed shall receive their Report of Rating. Should an examinee fail to claim/receive
his/her examination result on the examination day, he/she has to personally return at
a later date to claim either his/her Certificate of Eligibility or Report of Rating.
The names of passers of the CSE-CAT examinees are posted at the CSC website by
clicking the following link: Online CSE-CAT Result Generation System. A copy of the
Notice of Rating (for passers) may also be secured online. However, the Notice of
Rating does not in any way replace the Certificate of Eligibility.
Meanwhile, a copy of the Report of Rating of examinees who failed the examinations
may also be secured through the CSC website. To secure a copy of the Report of
Rating, an examinee must key in his/her name, date of birth, examinee number,
examination date, and examination type.

God bless to all of us who will take the civil service exam!