Want a job in the government? Here's your 2018 Civil Service Exam schedule
One of the most basic requirements in getting a job in the government is passing the civil service exam. For those planning to get their Civil Service eligibility this year, you still have a lot of time and chances to fulfill this. So, get your calendars ready and check out these dates:
First things first: Decide whether you are taking a professional or a subprofessional exam.
There are two levels of the civil service exam: professional and subprofessional exams. The former is more difficult than the latter, with more subjects covered and a longer time allotment. Passing the professional level exams qualifies you for both first level (clerical, custodial, and trade) and second level (scientific, technical, and professional) positions. Passing the subprofessional exams only qualifies you for first level positions.
Second: Another decision - Pen and Paper or Computerized?
There are two ways of taking the civil service exam: the traditional pen and paper (PPT) mode where like students in school, examiners answer the exam questions by shading their choices in their test papers; and the computerized mode, referred by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) as the Computerized Examination (COMEX). Are you more comfortable using the computer or do you think reading questions from a test booklet and shading answer options is more of your thing? Think of which method could lessen your jitters and will altogether help you pass the exams.
Third: Take note of these dates.
PPT Intenders, if you are reading this and haven't taken the test yet, you just missed the submission of applications deadline (January 31, 2018) for the first exam date on March 18. But don't worry, as you still have another chance on August 12. Take note that application period for the August 12 exam will run from April 10 "“ June 22, 2018.
COMEX intenders will need to decide where to take the test. Those who want to take the COMEX-Professional in the CSC Central Office, Quezon City need to take note of the following dates:
- April 3, 17, and 24
- May 8 and 22
- June 5 and 19
The Sub-Professional level exam will be conducted on May 29.
COMEX-Professional level exam in participating CSC Regional Offices will be on the following dates:
- April 12, 19, and 26
- May 17 and 24
- June 7, 21, and 28
The Sub-Professional level will be conducted on May 31.
Interested applicants must create an account through the COMEX website at www.comex.csc.gov.ph/user and reserve an examination slot six (6) days prior their desired exam date, at 8:00 a.m. For those in the regions interested in taking the COMEX, they are advised to directly coordinate with their CSC Regional Offices to confirm availability of COMEX in their region. Also, Take note that the COMEX will have more available dates for the remainder of the year. Stay tuned to know the rest of the schedule.
Fourth: Prepare your requirements.
On the day of the exam, successful COMEX registrants must bring the following:
Original and photocopy of any of the valid IDs accepted by the CSC (driver's license, passport, PRC license, SSS I.D., GSIS I.D. (UMID), Voter's I.D. BIR I.D. (ATM type/TIN card type with picture), PhilHealth I.D. (must at least contain the holder's name, clear picture, signature, and PhilHealth number), current company/office I.D., current school I.D. (validated for the current school year/semester/trimester), Police Clearance/Police Clearance Certificate, Postal I.D., Barangay I.D., Voter's I.D., or NBI Clearance. For examinees without date of birth on their valid I.D. card, it is necessary to bring original and photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority or the Local Civil Registry.
COMEX fee of P680.00.
On the other hand, those taking the PPT need to personally submit their applications at the CSC Main Office, CSC Regional Office (CSC RO), or at any of the CSC RO's Field Offices where they intend to take the examination during the application period. Interested applicants must complete the following requirements:
Properly accomplished Application Form (CS Form No. 100, Revised September 2016, available at any CSC Regional/Field Office, and downloadable from the CSC website www.csc.gov.ph);
Four pieces of recently taken (not more than three months ago) passport sized (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) I.D. pictures in white background, showing the applicant's bare face (without eye glasses or any accessory that may cover facial features), and with hand-held and written name tag legibly showing the applicant's signature over printed full name;
Original and photocopy of any of the following I.D. cards which must be valid (not expired): Driver's License, Passport, PRC License, SSS I.D., GSIS I.D. (UMID), current Company/Office I.D., current School I.D., Postal I.D., BIR I.D., PhilHealth I.D., Barangay I.D., Voter's I.D., Police Clearance/Police Clearance Certificate, or NBI Clearance; and
If the I.D. card has no indicated date of birth, original and photocopy of birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (formerly National Statistics Office), or the Local Civil Registry printed on security paper.
Examination fee of PhP500.
There you go! Good luck to those intending to take the civil service exams. For those who are eligible already, have a look at the openings currently in government:
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