The Philippines Civil Service Commission will be conducting Civil Service Examinations Pen and Paper Test twice a year. Refer to the exam schedules shared on this post.
Applicants can also take the CSE COMEX test if it is the preferred method of exam.
Normally, CSC conducts two Civil Service Exams Pen and Paper Test every year. The first CSE – PPT Career Service Examination is set this coming March 12, 2017 and the second one will be on August 6, 2017. Those who plan to take the Professional or the Sub-Professional levels test must prepare and submit the requirements before application deadline, the earlier the better.
Students who graduated with honors (at least Cum Laude) from any Philippine Universities or Colleges is automatically eligible for Civil Service provided they meet other basic requirements like he/she has not been found guilty of any crime, etc. There is no need for this group to take the Civil Service Examination, this is covered under PD No. 907.
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2018 Schedule of Civil Service Exam – 2nd Batch
CSE APPLICATION FILING for 1st Exam Schedule this 2017
The Civil Service Commission will start accepting applications beginning November 14, 2016 up to January 13, 2017 for those who wants to take the CSE – PPT Test on March 12, 2017.
Check this other article for more details on requirements for the CSE – Pen and Paper Test.
There will be various testing centers per region, kindly refer to the list below.
It would be best to contact the branch or testing center where you plan to take the Civil Service Exam for 2017 to inquire about the exact address and location of the testing venue.
For those who wants to take the 2nd CSE Pen and Paper Test for 2017:
Exam schedule is August 12, 2017.
Application Period is from April 3 to June 2, 2017
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION TESTING CENTERS (same for 2018 exams)
Region 1 – San Fernando City, La Union, Dagupan City, Urdaneta, Vigan City, Laoag City
Region 2 – Tuguegarao City, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Basco, Batanes, Cauayan City
Region 3 – San Fernando City (Pampanga), Cabanatuan City, Malolos City, Baler
Region 4 – Bacoor City, Sta. Cruz (Laguna), Batangas City, Lucena City, Calapan City (Oriental Mindoro)
Mamburao (Occidental Mindoro), Boac (Marinduque) Odiongan (Romblon)
Region 5 – Legazpi City, Naga City, Masbate City
Region 6 - Bacolod City, Iloilo City, Roxas City, San Jose (Antique)
Region 7 - Cebu City, Dumaguete City, Tagbilaran City
Region 8 – Tacloban City, Catbalogan City, Borongan City
Region 9 – Zamboanga City, Pagadian City, Dipolog City
Region 10 – Cagayan de Oro City
Region 11 – Davao City, Tagum City
Region 12 – Cotabato City, Kidapawan City, Koronadal City ,General Santos City
NCR – (List of National Capital Region Civil Service Exam testing centers for Pen and Paper Test to be announced at a later date)
CAR – Baguio City, Tabuk City, Bangued (Abra), Bontoc (Mt. Province)
CARAGA – Butuan City, San Francisco (Agusan del Sur), Surigao City, Tandag City
ARMM– Cotabato City, Iligan City, Bongao (Tawi-Tawi),
CSE APPLICATION FILING for 2nd Exam Schedule this 2017
The second round of Civil Service Exam will be this coming August 6, 2017. Filing of applications for the 2nd schedule of CSE is from April 3, 2017 to June 2, 2017 only. This exam is for the Pen and Paper Test (PPT).
The testing centers for the first and second Civil Service Exam schedules 2017 differ a bit, be guided.
Region 1 – San Fernando City (La Union), Dagupan City, Urdaneta City, Vigan City, Laoag City
Region 2 – Tuguegarao City, Bayombong (Nueva Vizcaya), Cauayan City
Region 3 – City of San Fernando (Pampanga), Cabanatuan City, Malolos City, Olongapo City
Region 4 – Dasmariñas City, Sta. Cruz (Laguna), Batangas City,, Lucena City, Morong (Rizal), Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, San Jose (Occidental Mindoro), Puerto Princesa City (Palawan)
Region 5 – Legazpi City, Naga City, Virac (Catanduanes)
Region 6 – Bacolod City, Iloilo City, Kalibo, Aklan
Region 7 – Cebu City, Bogo City, Dumaguete City, Tagbilaran City
Region 8 – Tacloban City, Catarman (Northern Samar), Maasin City
Region 9 – Zamboanga City, Pagadian City, Dipolog City
Region 10 – Cagayan de Oro City
Region 11 – Davao City, Tagum City
Region 12 – Cotabato City, Kidapawan City, Koronadal City, General Santos City
NCR – for separate announcement in the future
CAR – Baguio City, Bangued (Abra), Luna (Apayao), Lagawe (Ifugao)
CARAGA – Butuan City, San Francisco (Agusan del Sur), Surigao City, Bislig City
ARMM – Cotabato City, Iligan City, Bongao (Tawi-Tawi)
Read up on How to Apply for Civil Service Examination and get details about the qualification requirements and exam scope. Review for the CSE Pen and Paper test early!
Apply if you are interested to work for the Philippine government.
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Mary Ann esperanza says
how about civil service exam in hongkong?
Hilda Monteron says
Is it necessary to accomplished 72 units in college to take the CSC CSE?
iSensey says
College level is not required for Civil Service Exam – SUB PROFESSIONAL LEVEL. Check this post to get details about Civil Service Exam Requirements for SubProfessionals.
Pamela De Roy says
When the 2018 Civil Service Available?