CSC Civil Service Exam 2024: Schedule and Requirements

The Professional Level is the type of exam for applicants who want to apply for both first-
and second-level positions in the government. The second-level government position includes
job opportunities for managerial posts.
Applicants who are applying for the professional exam must be a graduate of a four-year
course. And unlike the sub-professional level, the time limit for the professional level is
longer — three hours and 10 minutes. It has 170 items covering the following topics:
 Analogy
 English
 Mathematics
 General Information
 Logic Reasoning
Civil Service Exam Requirements

Here are the documents you need to apply for the Civil Service Exam, regardless of the level
of exam you are taking:

 Fully accomplished application form (CS Form No. 100, revised September 2016)
 Four (4) copies of passport-sized I.D. pictures with handwritten name tags legibly
showing signature over printed full name (please refer to the pictures below)
 Original and photocopy of any of the valid ID cards accepted for the civil service
exam
 Duly accomplished Certificate of Consent
 Examination fee of PHP500
How to Apply for the Civil Service Exam?

You must personally file the Civil Service Exam application at the CSC Regional Office
(CSC RO), or at any of the CSC RO’s Field Offices where you intend to take the
examination. Check the Civil Service Commission Office Directory to find the CSC Office
near your area.
Only applications with a COMPLETE set of the documentary requirements mentioned above
must be submitted to the CSC Regional or Field Office. Please be reminded that proper attire
should be worn during the filing of the application. SLEEVELESS SHIRT/BLOUSE,
SHORTS/SHORT PANTS, and SLIPPERS are NOT allowed.

Submit the completed application form without affixing a signature and thumbprint. After
reviewing and evaluating your application form, the CSC officer will require you to affix
your signature and thumbprint. He or she will verify your examination records through their
E-Retaker or DIBAR System to check if you are really qualified to take the exam. If
qualified, he or she will advise you to pay the examination fee to the cashier. Upon receipt of
the examination fee, CSC personnel will issue an official receipt and examination slip.

Civil Service Exam Qualifications

For those who are currently working as non-elected public servants or intend to do so, the
Civil Service Commission in the Philippines administers the civil service examination.
Passing the examination means having the eligibility to have the chance of promotion,
regularization, or getting a position in the government. There are requirements and
qualifications to meet in order to take the test, just like with any other government
examination. If you want to know if you are qualified, check the details below:

 You must be a Filipino citizen, at least 18 years of age at the time of filing the
application.
 You must be of good moral character, have no criminal record, or have not been
convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude.
 Must not have been dishonorably discharged from the military, police, fire, or jail
service or even dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government.
 Must not have taken the same level of career service examination either through PPT
or CSC Computerized Examination (CSC COMEX) within three (3) months from the
last examination taken.
 You can apply regardless of your educational attainment, as long as you meet the
qualifications above.
What’s Next After Filing the Application?

Now that you have already filed your application for the Civil Service Examination, maybe
you’re wondering what to do next. Here are some tips:

1. Prepare your documents

Organize all the documents needed during the examination, e.g., valid IDs, examination slips,
and receipts. They will come in handy when your CSC Regional or Field Office requires
them from you. Do not lose them!

2. Review, review, and review

Do not rely solely on your stock knowledge. Know the scope of the exam and gather review
materials. You can also use our free online civil service reviewer with mock examinations to
get the exposure you need to the actual tests you will take. Remember that by failing to
prepare, you are preparing to fail.

3. Wait for the ONSA

The ONSA, or Online Notice of School Assignments, will be posted on the CSC website
around two weeks before the date of your exam. This is where you will get details on the
exact venue of the examination. DO NOT wait until the last minute to check the ONSA.
Coordinate with your Regional or Field Office early if you have questions about your venue,
preventing you from getting lost on the exam day. Take note that the CSC will not be able to
address your queries during the weekend (the exam is on a Sunday).

For exam-specific concerns, please email your questions to the CSC Examination,
Recruitment, and Placement Office at erpo_ead_07@yahoo.com and
erpo.ead.2014@gmail.com. You may also call them at Tel. # (02) 951-2578 or (02) 931-
8163.

When is the Release of the Results?

The Civil Service Exam result will be available on the official website of the Civil Service
Commission within sixty (60) working days after the examination. However, the results may
come out earlier or later than the expected release date without prior notice from the CSC.
List of Accepted IDs

The Civil Service Commission, or CSC, released a unified list of identification cards (IDs)
that are accepted for transactions within the Commission. If you are applying for the Civil
Service Examinations, grant of eligibility under special laws, or certification or authentication
of eligibility, you must present any of these acceptable IDs:

 Driver’s License/Temporary Driver’s License (LTO O.R. must be presented together

with old Driver’s License; O.R. alone is not allowed)/Student Driver’s Permit;

 National ID;

 Passport;

 PRC License;

 SSS I.D.;

 GSIS I.D. (UMID);

 Voter’s I.D. or voter’s Certification;

 BIR/Taxpayer’s I.D. (ATM type/TIN card type with picture);

 PhilHealth I.D. (must have the bearer’s name, clear picture, signature, and PhilHealth
number);

 Company/Office I.D.;

 School I.D.;

 Police Clearance/Police Clearance Certificate;

 Postal I.D.;

 Barangay I.D.;

 NBI Clearance;

 Seaman’s Book;

 HDMF Transaction I.D.;

 PWD I.D.;

 Solo Parent I.D.;

  Senior Citizen’s I.D.;

 Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-CARD);

 and the CSC Eligibility Card.

For applicants without a date of birth on their I.D. card(s), original and photocopy of a birth
certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA, formerly the National Statistics
Office) or the Local Civil Registry (LCR) printed on Security Paper (SecPa).

CSC Certificate of Consent

How to Fill Out the Consent Form:

1. Write your name and complete address on the space provided. Write it in Given
name- Middle name-Last name format ( ex: Juan Suarez Cruz)
2. Indicate the name of the examination you are taking then write the date of the exam.
3. Read the declarations then give your consent by affixing your name and signature
along with your witness’ name and signature
4. Please write clearly and legibly in print. Do not write anything below the signature
part. Please make sure that all the information is accurate. This form will make CSC
entirely free from any liability or responsibility in the event that you contract COVID-
19 during the period of the aforementioned examination.