Fresh graduates urged to join gov’t

MANILA, Philippines - Graduating students are being urged to consider a career in government service and take the civil service examinations on May 3.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) said the Career Service Examination-Paper-and-Pencil Test for sub-professional and professional levels is designed to measure an individual’s preparedness to enter government service.

Passing the examination entitles one to either a professional or sub-professional career service eligibility, one of the basic requirements for permanent appointment to career positions in government, except for positions involving the practice of profession or those covered by special laws.

They are open to Filipino citizens who are at least 18 years old at the time of filing of application, regardless of educational attainment, the CSC added. 

An individual may continuously take the examinations regardless of the number of times that he or she had failed, provided that the examinee takes the same level of examination once in every three months.

The CSC said applications must be filed at the CSC regional office or at any of the concerned CSCRO’s Field Offices where applicants intend to take the examination.

Applicants are advised to access and read thoroughly the corresponding examination announcements for POE and for CSE-PPT now posted in the CSC website www.csc.gov.ph for details on testing centers, qualifications, application requirements and procedures and other relevant information.

Acceptance of applications shall be on a first come, first served basis and shall be closed anytime before the deadline if the CSC regional/field office has already reached the target number of applicants.

Applications must be filed on or before March 12.