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:
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:
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);
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 4A – Cavite –
https://m.facebook.com/CSCFO.CAVITE - Region 4A – Laguna –
https://m.facebook.com/cscfolaguna - Region 4A – Batangas –
https://m.facebook.com/csc.batangasfo - Region 4A – Rizal –
https://m.facebook.com/cscroFOURizal - Region 4A – Quezon Province –
https://m.facebook.com/CSCQuezonFieldOffice - Region 4B – Occidental Mindoro –
https://m.facebook.com/cscoccmindoro - Region 4B – Oriental Mindoro –
https://m.facebook.com/cscfoorientalmindoro - Region 4B – Marinduque –
https://m.facebook.com/CSCMarinduqueFO - Region 4B – Romblon –
https://m.facebook.com/cscforomblon - Region 4B – Palawan –
https://m.facebook.com/cscpalawan
- Aklan –
https://www.facebook.com/cscaklan - Antique –
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068788617142 - Capiz –
https://www.facebook.com/CSCFieldOfficeCapiz - Guimaras –
https://www.facebook.com/cscguimarasfieldoffice - Iloilo –
https://www.facebook.com/cscregion6 - Negros Occidental –
https://www.facebook.com/199795770044853
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.
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Is there age limit when taking civil service exam? What age?