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Civil Service Exam is open to apply for Filipinos. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced the schedule for the Civil Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test.

Table of Contents
- What is Civil Service Exam?
- Civil Service Examination Timeline and Schedule
- CSE Professional and Sub-Professional levels
- Civil Service Examination Requirements
- How to Apply
- Useful Guides for Filipinos
What is Civil Service Exam?
Civil Service is an Exam in the Philippines for Government jobs for Filipinos. The Exam is conducted twice a year by the Civil Service Commission of the Philippines (CSC). Many Filipinos dream of getting a government job in the Philippines because of the many benefits of the Government. To get the job, they must pass the civil service exam.
Civil Service Examination Timeline and Schedule
Career Service Examination for Foreign Service Officer (CSE-FSO)
Date of Exam | Jan 28, 2024 |
Title of Exam | CSE-FSO |
Issuance Date of Exam Announcement | c/o DFA-BFSE (Department of Foreign Affairs- Board of Foreign Service Examinations) |
Application Starts from | Sep 18, 2023 |
Application Deadline | Oct 20, 2023 |
Test Results | March 10, 2024 |
Career Service Examination Professional and Sub-Professional levels
Date of Exam | March 3, 2024 |
Title of Exam | CSE Professional and Sub-Professional levels |
Issuance Date of Exam Announcement | Oct 30, 2023 |
Application Starts from | Nov 20, 2023 |
Application Deadline | Jan 3, 2024 |
Test Results | May 12, 2024 |
FOE / POE / BCLTE – Fire Officer Examination / Penology Officer Examination / Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination
Date of Exam | June 2, 2024 |
Title of Exam | FOE / POE / BCLTE |
Issuance Date of Exam Announcement | Feb 12, 2024 |
Application Starts from | March 4, 2023 |
Application Deadline | April 3, 2024 |
Test Results | July 14, 2024 |
CSE Professional and Sub-Professional levels
Date of Exam | Aug 11, 2024 |
Title of Exam | CSE Professional and Sub-Professional levels |
Issuance Date of Exam Announcement | April 22, 2024 |
Application Starts from | May 13, 2024 |
Application Deadline | June 13, 2024 |
Test Results | Oct 20, 2024 |
Civil Service Examination Requirements
- You must be a Filipino citizen
- A good moral character is required
- Has no dismissal record from military or government service
- Has not taken the same-level exam within the last three months before the exam date
How to Apply
Prepare the mentioned requirements. Then, go to the CSC Regional Office where you want to take the exam in person. To find a Civil Service Commission office in your area, check the Civil Service Commission Office Directory.
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