The Philippine Civil Service Commission releases the Schedule for the 2023 Pen and Paper Test as well as the BCLTE and FSO Exam. If you want to be eligible to work in the government, you should take and pass the Civil Service Exam.
If you have doubts or questions, you can read the Civil Service Exam Guide in the Philippines here.
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Civil Service Exam 2023
The CSC exam 2023 Batch 1 is scheduled for March 26, 2023. The application period is from December 22, 2022, until January 25, 2023. While the target release of Test Results is on May 25, 2023. Refer to the table below for the complete details.
| Date of Exam | Name of Exam | Application Period | Release of Results |
| 26 March 2023 | CSE Professional and Sub-professional | *December 14, 2022- December 21, 2022 (Special Application period for unrefunded examinees of the canceled March 15, 2020 CSE PPT) December 22, 2022- January 25, 2023 | May 25, 2023 |
| 13 August 2023 | CSE Professional and Sub-professional | May 15, 2023- June 14, 2023 | October 12, 2023 |
See the CSE 2023 Schedule in PDF here:
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Reminder:
It is important to apply as early as possible on the said opening of the application. Don’t wait for the deadline as the CSC accepts on a first-come, first-serve basis. Meaning slots may be filled before the deadline.
Testing Centers
The CSC will issue individual announcements one week before the start of the application period including the Testing Sites for the CSC Exam, Qualifications, Requirements, and Where to file the application forms.
Disclaimer: The details below are from the previous CSC Exam.
Qualifications
To be qualified to take the exam one must be a Filipino Citizen, and at least 18 years old at the filing of the application. Applicants should be of good moral character, and must not be discharged from military police or dismissed from any civilian position in the government.
Lastly, you must not have taken the same level of career service exam within three months from the last examination.
Note: You can apply regardless of your educational attainment as long as you meet the qualifications above.
You are exempted to take the Civil Service Exam if you fall into these categories.
Civil Service Exam Requirements
Here are the documentary requirements you must submit when filing for the CSC exam:
- A duly-accomplished application form (CS FORM No. 100 Revised September 2016). Don’t put your signature and right thumb mark as these will be done in the presence of a CSC representative/ processor during the filing of the application.
- Four (4) pcs. passport-size pictures with a dimension of 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm or 1.78 x 1.38 inches.
It should be taken within the last 3 months prior to the filing of the application. Moreover, the photo must be colored in a white background with a standard close-up shot (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).
It is important that the picture is printed on good-quality photo paper. Additionally, it must be in the bare face with no eyeglasses, colored contact lenses, or any accessories that may cover the facial features (facial features not computer-enhanced). Refer to the photo below.
- Original and photocopy of CSC List of Accepted ID’s, which is preferably valid (not expired on the date of filing of application).
If your only available ID does not contain your birth date, submit a copy of your NSO or PSA Birth Certificate.
- Prepare an examination fee of Php 500.00.
Filing of Application
Prepare the necessary requirements listed above. Then go personally to the CSC Regional Office where you will intend to take the exam. Check the Civil Service Commission Office Directory to find the CSC Office near your area.
You should submit a COMPLETE set of application documentary requirements to the CSC Regional/Field Office. Wear Proper attire during the filing of an application. They won’t allow SLEEVELESS SHIRT/BLOUSE, SHORTS/SHORT PANTS, and SLIPPERS.
How to know your Room Assignment?
CSC will post the school assignment of examinees through the Online Notice of School Assignment (ONSA). Check on the CSC website. It is usually available 2 weeks before the exam date.
It is advisable to visit the venue of the exam before the exam date to familiarize yourself with the venue.
Examinees who cannot access the ONSA and/or still do not know their school assignment one week before examination day should inquire directly with the CSC Regional/Field Office concerned. A complete directory of CSC Regional/Field Offices nationwide is available on the CSC website.
Release of Test 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.
Examinees can generate their examination rating through OCSERGS or Online Civil Service Examination Result Generation System which can also be accessed through the CSC website. Generation of examination rating through OCSERGS shall be available approximately 15 days after the posting of the List of Passers, or as indicated in the corresponding issuance/advisory.
CSC Regional Offices Facebook Page
Updates, advisories, and contact information are also posted on the CSC Regional Office’s Facebook page. Make sure to follow your preferred page to stay informed.
Updates, advisories, and contact information are also posted on the CSC Regional Office’s Facebook page. Make sure to follow your preferred page to stay informed.
- CSC Region I: Civil Service Commission Regional Office 1
- CSC Region II: CSC Region 2
- CSC Region III: CSC Regional Office 3
- CSC Region IV: CSC Regional Office 4
- CSC Region V: Civil Service Commission Region V – Bicol
- CSC Region VI: Civil Service Commission Regional Office No. 6
- CSC Region VII: Civil Service Commission Regional Office No. 7
- CSC Region VIII: Civil Service Commission Regional Office 8
- CSC Region IX: CSC Regional Office IX
- CSC Region X: CSC Regional Office No. 10
- CSC Region XI: Civil Service Commission Davao Region
- CSC Region XII: Civil Service Commission Regional Office 12
- CSC National Capital Region: CSC National Capital Region
- CSC Cordillera Administrative Region: Civil Service Commission CAR
- CSC Caraga: Civil Service Commission Caraga
- CSC Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao: www.facebook.com/cscarmmbangsamoro
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Pwde pa po bang mag apply sa June 19,2022 CSC prof. exam?
Hi, have a nice day,
pwede pa bang makahabul sa examination schedule by this coming june 19, 2022
Pwede pa po ba mag apply sa june 19 2022 para sa CSC prof. Exam
How to apply po and what is the requirements???