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The Civil Service Examination (CSE) is administered by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Philippines to determine eligibility for career service positions in the national and local government. Passing grants a lifetime eligibility that never expires.

Professional Level (2nd Level) — For college graduates (4-year degree or higher). Qualifies for professional, technical, supervisory, and managerial government positions.

SubProfessional Level (1st Level) — For high school graduates or those with at least 2 years of college. Qualifies for clerical, administrative support, trades, and custodial government positions.

The CSE-PPT (Pen and Paper Test) is held twice a year — second Sunday of March and second Sunday of August.

The COMEX (Computer-Assisted Test) is available throughout the year at CSC testing centers.

You must be:
• A Filipino citizen (dual citizens with RA 9225 certification are allowed)
• At least 18 years old at time of application
• Not convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or exam irregularity
• Not have taken the same level of CSE within the last 3 months

Professional Level: Four-year college degree or higher.

SubProfessional Level: High school graduate or at least 2 years of college education.

Registration is done online via the CSC OCSEAS system:

1. Go to ocseas.csc.gov.ph and create an account
2. Activate your account via the confirmation email
3. Log in, update your profile, and select your exam level and testing center
4. Upload required documents (JPEG format, max 5MB each)
5. Complete the application within 1 hour — it auto-cancels if unfinished

• CSE-PPT (Pen and Paper): ₱500
• COMEX (Computer-Assisted): ₱680

• Accomplished CS Form No. 100 (Revised 2023)
• 4 pcs 2×2 ID photo with handwritten name tag and signature
• Valid ID — original + photocopy (same ID used at application)
• Examination fee
• PSA/LCR Birth Certificate (only if your valid ID lacks date of birth)

The Professional exam has 170 items covering:
• Verbal Ability — Vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension
• Numerical Ability — Number sequences, basic operations, word problems
• Analytical Ability — Word analogy, logical reasoning
• Data Interpretation — Analysis and synthesis
• General Information — Philippine Constitution, code of conduct, peace & human rights, environmental issues

The SubProfessional exam has 165 items covering:
• Verbal Ability — Vocabulary, grammar
• Organization of Ideas
• Clerical Ability
• Spelling
• Numerical Reasoning
• General Information — Philippine Constitution, code of conduct, peace & human rights

✅ Valid ID (Original) — same ID used during application. No ID = No Exam.
✅ Black ball pen only — pencils, gel pens, and colored pens are NOT allowed
✅ Application receipt or CSC official receipt (for your Examinee Number)
✅ Transparent bag (recommended)

❌ NOT allowed: Pencils, calculators, books, dictionaries, tablets, or any electronic devices.

• Professional Level: 3 hours 10 minutes of testing (plus ~1 hour before & after for admin activities)
• SubProfessional Level: 2 hours 40 minutes of testing (plus ~1 hour before & after)

You must achieve a general rating of at least 80% to pass the Civil Service Examination at either level.

Results are posted online — the CSC does not mail individual results.

• List of Passers: www.csc.gov.ph
• Individual Results: exam.csc.gov.ph using your Examinee Number

• Visit the CSC Regional/Field Office with jurisdiction over your testing center
• You must claim it personally — representatives are not allowed
• Temporary CoE: Free, valid 2 years from issuance
• Permanent CoE (Security Paper): ₱100 per copy, valid indefinitely

No. Your Civil Service Eligibility is valid for life. Once you pass, your eligibility never expires and can be used anytime for government employment.

Professional Level — Qualifies for both 1st and 2nd level positions: professional, technical, supervisory, and managerial government roles.

SubProfessional Level — Qualifies for 1st level positions: Administrative Aide, Clerk, Driver (if qualified), Utility Worker, and other support positions.

Browse open government positions at csc.gov.ph/career.

The Fire Officer Examination (FOE) is a special eligibility exam administered by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Philippines specifically for fire protection positions in the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). Passing grants a Fire Officer Eligibility — a 2nd level eligibility valid for BFP and fire protection roles.

Requirements:
• Filipino citizen
• Age 21–35 at time of application (age limit is waived for incumbent or former BFP employees)
• At least a Baccalaureate Degree from a recognized college or university
• No pending criminal charges or conviction for crimes involving moral turpitude
• Must not have previously passed the FOE or hold a Career Service Professional eligibility

The FOE is held once a year, typically in June.

• 2026 Schedule: June 7, 2026 (8:00 AM – 11:05 AM)
• Exact dates, venues, and deadlines are announced at www.csc.gov.ph.

The exam has 160 items total:

• General Ability — 25% (verbal, numerical, analytical reasoning)
• Fire Suppression Operations — 30%
• Fire Safety & Prevention — 20%
• Fire Investigation — 15%
• Administrative Matters — 10% (BFP rules, civil service law, RA 9514)

You must achieve a general rating of at least 80% to pass the Fire Officer Examination — the same passing mark as the Career Service Examination.

Passing grants Fire Officer Eligibility — a 2nd level career service eligibility for fire officer positions in the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).

Important: Fire Officer Eligibility is not interchangeable with Career Service Professional eligibility. For BFP career information, visit www.bfp.gov.ph.