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CSC Opens Applications For Career Service Examination-Pen And Paper Test
Manila, Philippines - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has officially announced the opening of applications for the 20 August 2023 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) for Professional and Subprofessional Levels. From 22 May to 21 June 2023, interested individuals can submit their applications to become part of the country's civil service.
CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles assured that extensive preparations have been made by the Commission in anticipation of a significant number of applicants. "Ang CSC ay nagkasa ng 97 testing centers sa 16 na rehiyon sa buong bansa bilang paghahanda sa inaasahang dami ng mga aplikante at upang gawing mas accessible ang pag-a-apply para sa CSE-PPT para sa mga interesadong maging bahagi ng serbisyo sibil ng bansa," he stated.
To be eligible for the application process, interested applicants must meet several qualification requirements. They must be Filipino citizens, at least 18 years old on the date of filing the application, and possess good moral character. Additionally, applicants must not have been convicted of offenses involving moral turpitude, disgraceful or immoral conduct, dishonesty, examination irregularity, drunkenness, or addiction to drugs. They should also not have been dishonorably discharged from military service or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government.
Furthermore, applicants should not have taken the same level of Career Service Examination, either through PPT or CSC Computerized Examination, within three months from the exam date or from 20 May to 19 August 2023.
The CSC emphasized that educational attainment does not hinder individuals from applying for the CSE-PPT. However, applicants must submit the following requirements to the CSC offices:
1. Fully accomplished application form (CS Form No. 100, revised September 2016).
2. Four (4) copies of passport-sized I.D. pictures with a handwritten name tag legibly showing signature over the printed full name.
3. Original and photocopy of any valid ID cards accepted for the civil service exam.
4. Duly accomplished Certificate of Consent/Release/Waiver relating to the Corona Virus Disease.
5. Examination fee of PHP500.
The application form can be obtained from various CSC Regional or Field Offices or downloaded from the CSC website and printed on legal-size bond paper. Detailed information on the specifications of the I.D. pictures, the list of accepted I.D. cards, and other instructions can be found in CSC Examination Announcement No. 02, s. 2023, posted on the CSC website.
Applicants are advised to contact the CSC Regional Office or CSC Field Office in their intended testing location for information on filing an application and the corresponding procedures. A complete directory of CSC Regional and Field Offices nationwide is available on the CSC Website for reference.
The Career Service Professional and Subprofessional examinations are designed to measure verbal, analytical, numerical, and clerical skills. The exams also include questions on the Philippine Constitution, government work ethics (Republic Act No. 6713), peace and human rights issues and concepts, and environment management and protection.
The CSC emphasized that it does not provide review classes or publish and distribute review materials for the career service examinations. Furthermore, the CSC does not accredit any individual, group, or review center involved in the production, publication, distribution, marketing, or sale of review materials. The Commission also does not endorse any entity offering review sessions or classes to prospective civil service examinees. Availing of such products or services is solely the individual's choice and responsibility, the CSC cautions.
Passing the Career Service examinations grants individuals either Career Service Professional Eligibility or Career Service Subprofessional Eligibility. These eligibility certificates, along with education, experience, training, and other competency requirements, are necessary for a permanent appointment to corresponding positions in the government career service that do not involve the practice of a profession and are not covered by the Bar, board, and other special laws.
CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles assured that extensive preparations have been made by the Commission in anticipation of a significant number of applicants. "Ang CSC ay nagkasa ng 97 testing centers sa 16 na rehiyon sa buong bansa bilang paghahanda sa inaasahang dami ng mga aplikante at upang gawing mas accessible ang pag-a-apply para sa CSE-PPT para sa mga interesadong maging bahagi ng serbisyo sibil ng bansa," he stated.
To be eligible for the application process, interested applicants must meet several qualification requirements. They must be Filipino citizens, at least 18 years old on the date of filing the application, and possess good moral character. Additionally, applicants must not have been convicted of offenses involving moral turpitude, disgraceful or immoral conduct, dishonesty, examination irregularity, drunkenness, or addiction to drugs. They should also not have been dishonorably discharged from military service or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government.
Furthermore, applicants should not have taken the same level of Career Service Examination, either through PPT or CSC Computerized Examination, within three months from the exam date or from 20 May to 19 August 2023.
The CSC emphasized that educational attainment does not hinder individuals from applying for the CSE-PPT. However, applicants must submit the following requirements to the CSC offices:
1. Fully accomplished application form (CS Form No. 100, revised September 2016).
2. Four (4) copies of passport-sized I.D. pictures with a handwritten name tag legibly showing signature over the printed full name.
3. Original and photocopy of any valid ID cards accepted for the civil service exam.
4. Duly accomplished Certificate of Consent/Release/Waiver relating to the Corona Virus Disease.
5. Examination fee of PHP500.
The application form can be obtained from various CSC Regional or Field Offices or downloaded from the CSC website and printed on legal-size bond paper. Detailed information on the specifications of the I.D. pictures, the list of accepted I.D. cards, and other instructions can be found in CSC Examination Announcement No. 02, s. 2023, posted on the CSC website.
Applicants are advised to contact the CSC Regional Office or CSC Field Office in their intended testing location for information on filing an application and the corresponding procedures. A complete directory of CSC Regional and Field Offices nationwide is available on the CSC Website for reference.
The Career Service Professional and Subprofessional examinations are designed to measure verbal, analytical, numerical, and clerical skills. The exams also include questions on the Philippine Constitution, government work ethics (Republic Act No. 6713), peace and human rights issues and concepts, and environment management and protection.
The CSC emphasized that it does not provide review classes or publish and distribute review materials for the career service examinations. Furthermore, the CSC does not accredit any individual, group, or review center involved in the production, publication, distribution, marketing, or sale of review materials. The Commission also does not endorse any entity offering review sessions or classes to prospective civil service examinees. Availing of such products or services is solely the individual's choice and responsibility, the CSC cautions.
Passing the Career Service examinations grants individuals either Career Service Professional Eligibility or Career Service Subprofessional Eligibility. These eligibility certificates, along with education, experience, training, and other competency requirements, are necessary for a permanent appointment to corresponding positions in the government career service that do not involve the practice of a profession and are not covered by the Bar, board, and other special laws.
May 17, 2023
