Civil Service Exam Online Registration via OCSEAS (Step By Step Process)

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Step-by-step Application Procedure

Online Application via OCSEAS

1. Sign-up for an account at https://ocseas.csc.gov.ph/. After a successful registration, an activation link will be sent to your registered email.

2. Access your email and click on the activation link. Account must be activated within one (1) hour after it was created.

3. Once activated, go to https://ocseas.csc.gov.ph/ and log in to your account using your login credentials and immediately update your profile. Please take note that you can only update this once. As such, you are advised to double check what you have entered before clicking the Save/Update button. Your personal information, specifically your full name, date of birth, and place of birth, must be accurate and exactly the same as what is reflected in your PSA-issued birth certificate.

Commencing at exactly 12:00 a.m. of 19 November 2024, interested examination applicants are advised to do the following:

4. Carefully select your preferred Type of Exam (Professional/Subprofessional), and Test Center.

Be advised that you can no longer transfer to another test center and/or type of exam after successfully submitting your application.

5. Read carefully and comply with the Admission and Application Requirements and click “Proceed”.

6. Read and comply with the important reminders before clicking “Apply Now”.

7. Properly, completely, and accurately fill out the additional personal data, then click “Submit Application”.

8. Review the details you encoded (any discrepancy on your full name, date of birth and place of birth will be a ground for disapproval of your application).

9. Click “Save and Proceed”.

10. Select from the dropdown list the CSC Field Office (CSC FO) where you could submit your application. The list varies depending on the Test Center you selected in Item 4.

11. Upload all the documentary requirements to supplement your application:

a. Passport size ID picture with nametag and signature (refer to https://bit.ly/PictureSpecs for the specifications);
b. Valid I.D. card (front and back);
c. Duly accomplished Certificate of Consent (may be downloaded through this download link);

d. Proof of Full Vaccination (only if applicable);
e. Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority, or the Local Civil Registry (only for applicants without date of birth in their I.D. card/s);

12. Once complete, click “Upload Documents”.Please be advised that the application process (items 4-11) must be completed within one (1) hour, otherwise the system will automatically cancel your application and you will have to repeat the process starting from Item 4, subject to availability of slots.

13. After successfully submitting your online application, constantly check the status of your application through your OCSEAS account’s system dashboard. Please be informed, however, that a successfully submitted application does not automatically confirm your slot for the said examination.

14. In the event that your application is disapproved, the applicant must comply with the reason for disapproval and reapply or resubmit the application (starting from Item 4, subject to availability of slots).

15. Once your application has been reviewed and verified, you must immediately set an appointment schedule and select your preferred date of Personal Appearance for you to pay the examination fee and submit the hard copies of all the documentary requirements by clicking on the calendar icon, then click “Submit”.

Your online application will be cancelled if you fail to select an appointment schedule within 48 hours reckoning from the date it was verified/evaluated. In this case, you need to reapply (starting from Item 4, subject to availability of slots).

Likewise, ensure of your availability on the chosen date for your personal appearance. Transfer of venue for the personal appearance is strictly not allowed. Further, the system will automatically cancel your online application if you fail to personally appear before 5:00 p.m. of your chosen date. In this case, you need to reapply (starting from Item 4, subject to availability of slots).

16. Download and print your Application Form. The name of the CSC Evaluating Officer must be reflected on the system-generated application form.

The system-generated Application Form must be printed back-to-back in a Legal-size bond paper.

17. On the scheduled date of appointment, the applicant must immediately proceed to the CSC RO/FO concerned and submit the hard copies of the following documentary requirements:

a. System-generated application form (printed back-to-back in a legal-size bond paper);
b. Four (4) pieces of identical Passport size I.D. pictures (refer to https://bit.ly/PictureSpecs for the specifications);
c. Duly accomplished Certificate of Consent;
d. Original and photocopy of any valid I.D. card/s (refer to CSC MC No. 2, s. 2018 and/or Philippine Identification card pursuant to RA 11055);
e. Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or Local Civil Registrar (LCR), if the valid I.D. card submitted lacks information, particularly the applicant’s date of birth;
f. Original and photocopy of Proof of Full Vaccination (only if applicable);

Only those with examination application appointment will be entertained on their scheduled date of appointment. Incomplete documentary requirements submitted on the scheduled date of Personal Appearance shall be a ground for disapproval of the application.The system will automatically cancel the applicant’s evaluated/verified application if they do not appear on their scheduled date of Personal Appearance. In this case, they need to reapply (starting from Item 4, subject to availability of slots).

All exam applicants are reminded of the basic health and safety protocols including the mandatory wearing of face masks.

18. Pay the examination fee of Five Hundred Pesos (₱500.00).

19. After a successful transaction, the CSC Evaluating Officer will give you your application receipt and CSC Official Receipt.

This now confirms your slot for the said examination.

Approval of applications, however, may be recalled any time upon discovery of applicant’s disqualification, for which the examination fees paid shall be forfeited.

The online application system will no longer receive applications once slots are full. However, a slot may be made available again in the event of any disapproved or cancelled applications since the system will automatically adjust to any action taken, granting that it is still within the application period. Walk-in applicants will not be accepted.

CSC Official Directory

  • If you have concerns and you need help from the Civil Service Commission (CSC), you can now access their office address, contact number and email address through this link: CSC Official Directory

Facebook Pages of CSC Regional Offices

Region 1 – Ilocos Region
Region 2 – Cagayan Valley
Region 3 – Central Luzon
Region 4 – CALABARZON & MIMAROPA
Region 5 – Bicol Region
Region 6 – Western Visayas
Region 7 – Central Visayas
Region 8 – Eastern Visayas
Region 9 – Northern Mindanao
Region 10 – Zamboanga Peninsula
Region 11 – Davao Region 
Region 12 – SOCCSKSARGEN
Region 13 – Caraga Administrative Region 
NCR – National Capital Region 
CAR – Cordillera Administrative Region
BARMM – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Examination Coverage

The following topics were covered in the March 2023 CSE-PPT for both Professional and Subprofessional levels:

1. Professional Level – In English and Filipino

  • Numerical Ability (Basic Operations; Word Problems)
  • Analytical Ability (Word Association – identifying assumptions and conclusions; Logic; Data Interpretation)
  • Verbal Ability (Grammar and Correct Usage; Vocabulary; Paragraph Organization; Reading Comprehension)

2. Subprofessional Level – In English and Filipino

  • Numerical Ability (Basic Operations; Word Problems)
  • Clerical Ability (Filing; Spelling)
  • Verbal Ability (Grammar and Correct Usage; Vocabulary; Paragraph Organization; Reading Comprehension)

The general information items on the following: Philippine Constitution; Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (R.A. 6713); Peace and Human Rights Issues and Concepts; and Environment Management and Protection are also included for both professional and sub-professional exams. (Source: Civil Service Commission)

Number of Items

  • For Professional level, 170 items in a 3 hours and 10 minutes time will be given
  • For Sub-Professional level, 165 items in a 2 hours and 40 minutes time

The applicant is advised by the Commission to come at the examination center one hour before the test proper.

Passing Score

To pass the examination, the examinee must get an overall score of 80.00%.

CSE-PPT Exam Statistics & Passing Rate

Here is the summary of Civil Service Exam Results (Professional & Subprofessional Levels) in previous years:

Exam Date No. of Examinees No. of Passers Passing Rate
August 2023 345,194 64,635 18.72%
March 2023 381,607 64,420 16.88%
August 2022 138,671 26,307 18.97%
June 2022 129,117 20,996 16.26%
March 2022 70,833 12,179 17.19%
March 2019 264,473 27,944 10.57%
March 2018 279,787 30,175 10.78%
August 2017 228,917 25,127 10.98%
March 2017 219,679 25,090 11.42%
October 2016 203,339 22,978 11.30%
April 2016 229,463 25,276 11.00%
October 2015 119,333 13,152 11.02%

Testing Centers

Region Testing Center
1 San Fernando City, La Union
1 Vigan City
1 Laoag City
1 Urdaneta City
1 Lingayen, Pangasinan
2 Tuguegarao City
2 Cauayan City
2 Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
2 Diffun, Quirino
2 Basco, Batanes
2 Calayan, Cagayan
3 City of San Fernando, Pampanga
3 Malolos City
3 Cabanatuan City
3 Balanga City
3 Baler, Aurora
3 Tarlac City
3 Botolan, Zambales
4 Imus City
4 Sta. Rosa City
4 Batangas City
4 Cainta, Rizal
4 Lucena City
4 Pagbilao, Quezon
4 Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
4 Calapan City
4 Boac, Marinduque
4 Romblon, Romblon
4 Puerto Princesa City
4 Brooke's Point, Palawan
5 Legazpi City
5 Naga City
5 Masbasbate City
5 Virac, Catanduanes
5 Daet, Camarines Norte
5 Nabua, Camarines Sur
5 Sorsogon City
6 Iloilo Cily
6 Bacolod City
6 Roxas City
6 Kalibo, Aklan
6 San Jose, Antique
6 Jordan, Guimaras
7 Cebu City
7 Dumaguete City
7 Tagbilaran City
7 Bogo City
7 Larena, Siquijor
8 Tacloban City
8 Ormoc City
8 Maasin City
8 Catbalogan City
8 Borongan City
8 Catarman, Northern Samar
9 Zamboanga City
9 Dipolog City
9 Pagadian City
10 Cagayan de Oro City
10 Oroquiela City
10 lligan City
10 Valencia City
11 Davao City
11 Tagum City
11 Mati City
11 Digos City
12 Koronadal Cilty
12 General Santos City
12 Kindapawan City
12 Tacurong City
12 AlabeI, Sarangani
NCR Quezon City
NCR Manila
CAR Baguio City
CAR La Trinidad, Benguet
CAR Bangued, Abra
CAR Tabuk City
CAR Bontoc, Mt. Province
CARAGA Butuan City
CARAGA Buenafista, Agusan del Norte
CARAGA San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
CARAGA Surigao City
CARAGA Tandag City
BARMM Cotabato City
BARMM lligan City
BARMM Bongao, Tawi-tawi
BARMM Jolo, Sulu

Release of Results

The March 2025 Civil Service Exam (CSE) results are expected to be released by the Civil Service Commission on May 10, 2024. The scheduled date of announcement is just a target date and may change without further notice.

The List of Passers shall be posted on the CSC website, www.csc.gov.ph, on the target date with no specific time. CSC encourages examinees to directly coordinate with the CSC Regional Office for other concerns like verification of examinee number and further examination result-related matters.

Verification of Rating (OCSERGS)

Examinees can generate their individual examination rating through the OCSERGS or the Online Civil Service Examination Result Generation System, which can also be accessed through the CSC Website around 15 days after the exam, or as indicated in the corresponding issuance/advisory. 

Examinees (both passed and failed) can generate their individual examination rating through https://erpo.csc.gov.ph/ocsergs/. Those who pass the tests should check with the CSC Regional Office to see if Certification of Eligibility is available (CoE). The CoE cannot be claimed by representatives. Certification claims will be accessible approximately thirty (30) days after the results are posted.

Civil Service Eligibility

The scheduled Career Service Examination Pen and Paper Tests are for applicants who aren’t eligible yet and want to apply for permanent position or a promotion. The eligibility exams also give opportunities to employees under job order and contract of service.

As per CSC, The professional eligibility is needed for appointment to second level (technical) positions in the government, requiring at least a bachelor’s degree for education. The Subprofessional eligibility is applicable to first level (clerical) government positions that require less than four years of college studies. The Professional eligibility may also be used for clerical positions. Both eligibilities, though, cannot be used for positions involving practice of profession and those covered by special laws.

CSC’s regular conduct of the Career Service Exam, Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT), both for Prof and Subprof levels are scheduled twice a year to cater the growing number of examinees.

The CSE-PPT examination aims to establish a Register of Eligibles (RoE) from which certification and appointment to first and second-level positions in the civil service, except those involving the practice of the profession and are covered by special laws, shall be made, provided the eligibles meet the qualifications and other requirements of the positions.

Exam Updates

To keep updated on the official results and other updates regarding the conduct of the March 2025 Career Service Exam – Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT), we advise our visitors to bookmark this page, visit CSC’s official website, follow us on our social media pages:

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