MANILA, Philippines – Who are exempted in taking Civil Service Exam – Pencil and Paper Test (CSE-PPT)? Am I already qualified? Is there really an exemption? What are the requirements and process in securing Civil Service Eligibility Certificate? These are just some of the most common questions being raised by interested applicants who want to work in Philippine government and have a Civil Service Commission (CSC) eligibility.
Passing the CSE-PPT is one of the basic requirements in securing any first and second level government positions in the country.
SEE ALSO: 2022 Civil Service Exam Schedule (Professional and Subprofessional)
CSC recently announced that though the Bar passers, PRC board exam passers, among other qualified professionals are granted designated eligibilities, they can opt to take the Civil Service Exam if they want to. They are not exempted.
Summarized below are the complete list of CSC eligibilities.
A. BAR AND BOARD EXAM PASSERS ELIGIBILITY
Granted pursuant to Republic Act 1080, passers in bar exams conducted by the Supreme Court and licensure board exams conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) are already exempted. As quoted from RA 1080, (Full details and requirements courtesy of CSC)
Eligibilities resulting from passing the Bar/Board examinations shall be required for appointment to positions the duties of which constitute the practice of profession regulated by the Philippine Bar/Board laws. Eligibilities resulting from Bar/Board examinations which require completion of a bachelor’s degree shall be considered appropriate to positions for which the examinations were given, and to other first and second level positions not covered by Bar/Board/special laws, and/or those that require other special eligibilities as may be determined by the Commission, or those that require licenses such as those positions listed under Category IV of CSC MC No. 11, s. 1996, as amended. (Provided under Item No. 6, Part V of the Revised Policies on Qualification Standards) Eligibilities resulting from Board examinations which require less than four (4) years of college studies shall be appropriate for appointment to positions for which the examinations were given, and to other first level positions not covered by other Board/special laws, and/or those that require other special eligibilities as may be determined by the Commission, or those that require licenses such as those positions listed under Category IV of CSC MC No. 11, s. 1996, as amended. (Provided under Item No. 7, Part V of the Revised Policies on Qualification Standards)
B. BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS (BHW) ELIGIBILITY
Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7883, also known as the “Barangay Health Workers Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995”, a BHW with at least two years in college education leading to a college degree and and five years of active and satisfactory service as BHW to the community may be granted with BHW eligibility. As extracted from RA 7883, (Full details and requirements courtesy of CSC)
The services must be voluntary, meaning, the BHW has not been employed and has not received any form of salary, or compensation, except honorarium, in the entirety of the five-year period for service requirement. The services rendered must be continuous for a minimum period of five (5) years, meaning, the BHW should have served actively and satisfactorily on a full time basis. The services rendered shall be under accredited status of the BHW, meaning, the applicant-BHW should already had been accredited by the Local Health Board before rendering the five-year service requirement. BHW who had been hired by agency under Job Order status and/or Contract of Service, may still avail of/qualify for the grant of BHWE.
C. BARANGAY NUTRITION SCHOLARS ELIGIBILITY
Pursuant to the Presidential Decree No. 1569, it says that the Barangay Nutrition Scholars shall be granted to Barangay-based volunteer workers for rendering at least 2 years of continuous and satisfactory nutrition services and other related activities such as community health, environmental sanitation, culture, mental feeding and family planning.
Likewise, the decree also stated that those who have been hired by agencies under Job Order status and/or Contract of Service may still avail of/qualify for BNS eligibility. (Full details and requirements courtesy of CSC)
D. BARANGAY OFFICIALS ELIGIBILITY
Barangay officials are granted CSC eligibility pursuant to Republic Act No. 7160 also known as the Local Government Code of 1991.
These consists of the Barangay Captain, Sangguniang Barangay members, Sangguniang Kabataan Chairmen, Barangay Officials: Barangay Treasurers, and Barangay Secretaries appointed by the duly appointed Barangay Chairman. (Full details and requirements courtesy of CSC)
E. ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING SPECIALISTS
Pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 90-083 dated January 22, 1990, passers of the proficiency tests and training courses administered by the ICTO formerly National Computer Center (NCC) shall be granted CSC eligibility. These includes those passers of Systems Analysis and Design and Computer Programming courses like Java, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Visual Basic. (Full details and requirements courtesy of CSC)
F. FOREIGN SCHOOL HONOR GRADUATES ELIGIBILITY
Pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 1302714 dated December 17, 2013, those who graduated summa cum laude, magna cum laude, cum laude or its equivalent in their baccalaureate degree beginning school year 1972-1973. Applicable Philippine law and rules shall be observed in resolving issues/concerns on citizenship. (Full details and requirements courtesy of CSC)
F. HONOR GRADUATES ELIGIBILITY
Pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 907, dated March 11, 1976 entitled “Granting Civil Service Eligibility to College Honor Graduates”, those who graduated summa cum laude, magna cum laude or cum laude, in their baccalaureate degree, regardless of the number of years of completion both for Private HEIs with bachelor’s degree recognized by Commission on Higher Education and State Colleges with baccalaureate degree duly approved by its Board of Trustees. (Full details and requirements courtesy of CSC)
G. SANGGUNIAN MEMBERS ELIGIBILITY
In accordance with CSC Resolution No. 1300486 pursuant to RA No. 10156 stating the act of conferring upon members of Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod and Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the appropriate CSE Eligibility. These includes the Vice Mayor, Vice Governor and regular members of Sanggunian. (Full details and requirements courtesy of CSC)
H. SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL SPECIALISTS ELIGIBILITY
Pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 997 entitled “Conferring Civil Service Eligibilities on Scientific and Technological Specialists on the Bases of Their Qualifications and the Requirements of Public Service”, the following are automatically granted with STSE provided additional requirements are met. As per CSC,
At least three (3) years of continuous experience in research and/or teaching in the pertinent field, which may include specialized training in research, or teaching experience at the college level in one’s major field or field of specialization, or completion of a patented invention or has earned a master’s or doctorate degree in his area of specialization. (Full details and requirements courtesy of CSC)
The applicant shall be specialized in the following fields of study.
Natural Sciences
- Astronomy – Astrophysics
- Biological Sciences – Biology (S & T), Microbiology, Botany, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology , Ecology, Physical Anthropology, Marine Biology and Zoology
- Geological Sciences – Archeology, Geophysics, Paleontology, Seismology
- Meteorology
- Oceanography
- Physics/Applied Physics
Engineering Sciences
- Biological Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Materials Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Food Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Geothermal Engineering, Railway Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Textile Engineering, Nuclear Engineering
Mathematics and Information and Communication Technology
- Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Pure Mathematics, Statistics
Other Disciplines
- Environmental Science, Food Science
I. SKILLS ELIGIBILITY
Pursuant to CSC MC No. 11, s. 1996, positions which are not measurable by written test will be granted CSC eligibility. These include plant electrician, automotive mechanic, heavy equipment operator, laboratory technician, shrine curator, carpenter, draftsman, plumber, and others. (Full details and requirements courtesy of CSC)
J. VETERANS PREFERENCE RATING ELIGIBILITY
Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) No. 132, s. 1948 and EO No. 790 dated April 3, 1982, the veteran himself/herself or spouse and children shall be given Civil Service Eligibility. (Full details and requirements courtesy of CSC)
Should the applicant not in the list of eligibles, he/she may still apply for examination and be granted with CSC eligibility. CSC is administering these exams twice yearly. The next, as posted above will be on October 2016.
Disclaimer
All information posted above are courtesy of the Civil Service Commission. This article has been made for dissemination purposes only. Should you have further clarification, we recommend to call them at their hotline or visit their nearest CSC Regional Office.
Hi,
Just want to clarify if the graduates of Electronics and Communication Engineering are also exempted?
Regards,
Christian
Nope, unless you passed the board exam.
Just to clarify im a sk councilor before,am i qualified too?
Is it possible to take the professional level if i had already have a bachelors degree in computer course like Information Technology?
At least three (3) years of continuous experience in research and/or teaching in the pertinent field, which may include specialized training in research, or teaching experience at the college level in one’s major field or field of specialization, or completion of a patented invention or has earned a master’s or doctorate degree in his area of specialization
I am an industrial design graduate . isn't counted?
awaiting for reply asap. thankyou.
Nope.
Hi, I am a graduate of Computer Engineering, A i eligible for exemption?
Hi I'm a graduate of Information technology. Am I eligible for exemption? Thanks in advance
Read the article above. If you're a board exam passer, then you're exempted. It does not count if you only graduated from a certain course, unless you're a Magna or Summa Cum Laude graduate.
just to clarify, i been sk kagawad for 6 years. Am I qualified?
no, for sanguniang kabataan, only sk chairman can grant the said eligibity. equivalent to 1st level eligibity.
Yes, you are. Go to the nearest CSC office for more details and for the requirements.
Sure po ba na pwede ang sk kagawad for 6 years??
Hello i am a graduate of Bachelor of science in Nursing, at pasado po ako sa Board exam (NLE) am i exemted to csc exam? And am i qualified to work as a government official? thank you..
Yes you are exempted from taking and passing the CSE exam. Your case belongs to Category A (Bar and Board examinations passers pursuant to RA 1080).
How about B.S marine transportation maritime industry authority board passer
yes..RA1080 is considered as 2nd level of eligibility
Alin nmn po un mga sub pro na ang hawak din prc
RA 1080 can be subprof or prof depending to your degree. The Bar or Board exam is equivalent to (subprof/2nd grade/first level)if you have studied less than 4 years in college.
while, if you have atleast 4 years & above in college it is equivalent to (prof/first grade/2nd level eligibility).
Exempted po ba ang Bachelor of Science of Computer Information Science Major Computer and Network Engineering Graduate. I have also Microsoft Certifications(Like Microsoft Certified Solution Associates in Server 2012 and 2008)- It is an International Examination for Microsoft. Please reply. and how to authenticate to Civil Service if exempte. ..
ok
hello, i am an Information Technology Instructor for more than 6 years. i am also a graduate of Master in Information Technology. am i exempted?
Hello i am a graduate of Bachelor of science in Criminology, at pasado po ako sa Board exam (CLE) am i exemted to csc exam? And am i qualified to work as a government official? thank you.. –
Hello i am a graduate of Bachelor of science in Information Technology, am i exempted?
Good day, I'm a graduate of Computer Engineering since 1994, am I eligible for exemption?
Thanks.
I have have my NCIII in bookkeeping. am I eligible for exemption?
Hi,
I would like to ask if Instrumentation and Control Engineering is included in the exemption? Thank you.
Good day, may I ask if presidential academic awardee is exempted to take the exam? Your response will be highly appreciated. Thank you.
unless you graduated with high honor, cumlaude, sumacumlaude or magnacumlaude.
hi i am graduate of bs computer science, masters and business administration and working as asst professor for 5 years.. am i eligible for exemption? thanks
hi im one of the assessors of tesda for Food and Beverage services NCII.. am i eligible for exemption? thanks
Is Real Estate Broker Passer also eligible for exemptions?
Thanks
Hi. Im a high school graduate, am i eligible to take the civil service exam?
yes you are qualified . go to the nearest hospital …
bakit sa hospital ha ?
Hi I'm a fire officer exam passer.. Pwede Po pa I convert it to civil service exam?
yes
Hi I'm a passer of Professional Board Examination for Teacher (PBET) exempted na po ba ako sa CS exam at puyde ko nang gamitin ito to apply in any government offices?
YES.. Passers of Licensure Board Exams conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) are already exempted.
Ask kulang po anu po ung PBET? parang LET din po bayan? Or parang 2nd level eligibilty lang? Pwde po ba yang PBET sa ibang agency like commission on election?
Hi… good day graduate po aku ng BS Computer Science and BS Information Technology with all Cum Laude, Am I qualified for Honor Graduate Eligibility?
How about the elected kabataang barangay?
how about nc2 tesda passer? consumer electronics, computer system servicing , electronics product assembly servicing, instrumentation and control servicing and mechatronics servicing?
Hello, good pm.im graduate of medical technology..not a passers..but I have a license of medical laboratory technician issued from prc., am I qualified for civil service? What eligibility fit to me. Pro or sub pro.. thank you.
Hello!LET (licensure examination for teachers) na po ako.. exempted na po ba ako sa pag take ng CS exam? Paano po makakapag apply sa public office? O pwede ko na gamitin to? Thank you.
is purok chairman who rendered 3 years in the purok elligible?
Good afternoon, I'm a fresh graduate and I graduated as cum laude. Since I am already eligible, would that mean that I can already apply in any government offices directly or I still need to go to the nearest CSC office and ask for a certification? What would be the process and what are the needed requirements? Thank you and I will be waiting for your reply. God bless
Hi im an incoming fifth year Industrial Engineering student, am i allowed to take the CS exam on August 6 2017 even im not yet graduate?
RA 1080 clearly states the following are exemption from Civil Service Exam/Eligibility:
Engineering Sciences
Biological Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Materials Engineering, Computer Engineering, … "Industrial Engineering"…
I am an Industrial engineering Graduate meaning I am exempted from the CSE, and I can work in a government sector with taking the Civil Service Exam?
Hi,
I think RA 1080 tackles the "Board/Bar" Eligibility. Unless you're a board or bar passer then you can acquire a civil service eligibility even without taking the Career Service Examination.
Meanwhile, from your pointed field of study, I believe it is discussed under "Scientific and Technological Specialist Eligibility (STSE)" pursuant to P.D. No. 997 (and not RA 1080). In addition, I think you can acquire a civil service eligibility even without taking the Career Service Examination if you're at least a Bachelor's degree in areas listed above AND MEETS ANY of the following additional requirements:
– At least three (3) years of continuous experience in research and/or teaching in the pertinent field, which may include specialized training in research, or teaching experience at the college level in one’s major field or field of specialization, or completion of a patented invention; or
– Has earned a master’s or doctorate degree in any of the fields of study enumerated above.
On that note, STSE will not be granted to you if you didn't fulfill any of the additional requirements.
Thank you for info, but just want to ask, I'm a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology and rendering two(2) years in government service as Job Order(JO for the position of Computer Programmer 1, if I reach the 3 years requirements, does it mean I'm eligible? Our Company is under in Research and Development Institutions (RDIs) but i'm not in the research industry because we create, enhanced and maintained different Information System of the company that they've used. Thank you. and Godbless
Hi..is this for Manila only?
hi i have my NCII and NC III certificate in electrical with three years of experience in teaching, w/no licence in teaching. can i convert my nc certfcte to MC 11?
Hi. I'm a graduate of political science. I have masteral units earned master in business administration. I have units earned in law studies too. Am I exempted to take civil service exam?
Is food technologist and food science the same?
Hi,
I would like to ask if Instrumentation and Control Engineering is included in the exemption? Thank you.
i am bs marine engineering grad and done apprenticeship for 1 year and passed marina licensure exam,can i apply for csc eligibilty?
I passed the LET board exam last 2016. I am applying to both teaching and government positions, is R.A.1080 equals to CSC first level or second level eligibilities?
Hi,
For your reference of R.A. 1080 Section 1,
Section 1. The bar examinations and the examinations given by the various boards of
examiners of the Government are declared as civil service examinations, and shall, for
purposes of appointment to positions in the classified service the duties of which involve
knowledge of the respective professions, except positions requiring highly specialized
knowledge not covered by the ordinary board examinations, be considered as equivalent to
the first grade regular examination given by the Bureau of Civil Service if the profession
requires at least four years of study in college and the person has practiced his profession
for at least two years, and as equivalent to the second grade regular examination if the
profession requires less than four years of college study.
hi!!!good day po..ask lang po if credited ba o no need na po bah magexam for eligibility if nakapasa na po ng FOE(fire officer exam)?
salamat po!!!!
How about agriculturist (Major in Animal Science) ??? LEA passers.. are they exemted??
im a cum laude garaduate of a private school. am i qualified .?
Yes you are
Hello good day, i would like to ask if am i excempted to take the exam as well? I havw NCII for housekeeping and bartending. Thank you
Pwede po bang magtake and mommy na at age 29 y/o.
Hello Po Graduate napo ako ng BSinformation Technology Exempted napo ba iyon?
Kung Cumlaude, Magna, or Suma Cum laude ka po sa pag graduate mo… pwede na if not you need to take an exam
Good day po..bhw po aq since 2008..pde npo b aq..graduate din po aq ng 4yr course..if ever po swan po aq pde mg apply ng bhwe..tga Batangas po aq..slmt po
good day! Bs Biology graduate po ako, kasali po ba ako sa eligible or kailangan ko pong mag take ng civil service exam?
hi..saan ka na po ba attached ngayon maam?
I have have my NCIII in Visual Graphic Design. am I eligible for exemption?
i already passed the licensure examination for teachers but i'm working as court stenographer. i'm not teaching since i passed the LET. do i have to renew my license?
Good day po.. I am NC III in Bookkeeping Passer.. is it qualified that I am eligible for exemption? I'm waiting for your reply because I want to take the CS Exam.. thank you
hi po tanong ko lang po exempted po ba ang subanen tribe sa exam sa civil service ?
hi graduate of advance rotc course are exempted? (Military science)
Hi! I am a graduate of bs railway engineering. Am i already exempted to take Civil Service exam? Thanks
Hi Passers po ako NCII for horticultural crops at nk engage po ako sa Phil.Crop Insurance Corp.possible po ba n exempted ako
Graduate po ako ng BS Agriculture NC2 passer din po ako ng horticultural crops exempted po ba ako
Hi . Graduate po ako ng Computer Programming at NCII passer. Exempted po ba ako?
Hello just ask lang prc board passer na ako.alam ko po na considered na po ako sa eligibility…pero gusto ko lang po mag exam ng cs…qualified po ba ako or ma deny ang application ko for exam?or e coconsider parin ba nila na makaexam ako kahit eligible na ako as board passer.thank you.need a reply asap .
Exempted din po ba ang mga fresh IT Graduate?
Im an optional retiree of the PNP with a rank of SPO1 & I've passed the SPO examination (Promotional Exam) from NAPOLCOM XI. Do I need to take an exam? Thank you…
Good morning! Ask kolang po if meron bang special law for length of service sa government office para exempted to take the csc eligibility examination? for example 20 years in government service with very satisfactory rating as permanent/casual. Marami po kasing matagal na hard working employees na hindi makapasa sa exam. Thank you and god bless.
KAPAG PO B PASADO SA TESDA NG DATA ENCODER DATI PA KAYA LANG PO NAG EXPIRED NA YUNG ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE NA BINIGAY NG TESDA PANO AT ANO PONG ELIGIBILITY ANG PWEDE..
THANKS PO…
Hello.. I am a Registered Master Electrician. Does RME belongs to RA1080?
yes. first level bro pwede gamitin yan or equivalent yan sa sub-pro.
RME RMP CE EnP here.
Pag bachelors degree and certified plant mechanic proffesional po bayun o sub prof
How about Sangguniang Kabataan Member?, Exempted po ba din sa Civil Service Exam?..Thank you.
NC II??
Is the Masters Degree Holder and Doctorate level is exempted for this?
Same question po. Exempted po ba may masters degree graduated as Meritissimus?
Hi, Im already a Registered Master Electrician and a graduate of BS Electrical Engineering. Am I already credited for the eligibility?
Hi, I am teaching research subject in college, a masteral graduate major in Psychology, am I exempted?
Thanks,
Joy
Hello po, are COmputer engineering Graduates with honors are exempted from the examination??
Thanks
Good day! May i ask po kung ang licensed teacher exempted from taking the examination? Thank you
good day.. may i ask if exempted na ba ang graduated sa INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY from taking the exam? salamat.
Hi, how about PWD?
BSIT course are excempted to take cse?
if ever I am a graduate of BS Statistics, am I already exempted?
hi, naging Sk kagawad po ako for only 3 years, exempted na po ba ako? thanks..
if ever I am a graduate of BSBA Marketing Dean's lister, am I already exempted?
Is the Doctorate graduate honoris causa exempted for this?
nttc or TM1 from tesda are exempted
hello isa po akung anaka ng brgy. treasurer almost 30 years na in service sa aming barangay matanda na siya ngayon ang nanay ko pwede po ba ma transfer yung eligibility niya sa akin. kasi 13times na ako nagtake ng bord exam ko hindi ako nakakapasa.
Hi, graduate po ako ng BS Information Technology am i exempted? or kailangan ko pa mag teach ng 3 years/mka grad ng masters?
Hi,I am already a Licensed Tracher,am i exempted of taking CSE?
Hi, just a quick question.
I'm an IT/CS Teacher for more than 7 years with Computer Programming NC4 certificate and other relevant Tesda NCs. Am I qualified to be excepted of taking CSE? thanks.
Hi, good day. are Let passers also exempted on cs exam?
I just passed the let exam last march 2017, am I already exempted on cs exam?
hi i'am CSNT computer system network and technology or Comtech. am i exempted on CS exam?
Hello good day po.ask ko lang po.if exmted po ang COMPUTER ENGINEERING WITH EPAS NCII CERTFCATE??fresh grad po ako.
Hi po, Ask ko lang, I graduated 1998 "with Distinction" Bs Accountancy Am I exempted to take CS exam. Thanks
Why is it hindi included ung agricultural engineering sa exemption?
Hello, good pm.I'am graduate po ako ng BS ELECTRONICS., magpapa-advice po sana ako sainyo kung ano po ang pede para ma-exempt po ako sa CSE? thank you po, amd GOD BLESS SAINYONG LAHAT DYAN…
Helow po graduate po ako ng industrial engineering at mechatronics nc 2 and trainers methodlogy passer po ako un nga lang d ko na practice ung i.e ko sa field pero nsa eduaction field namn po ako ng technical school for almost 5 years. Pde po ba yun? Salamat
Good day ask ko lang
How about if yung prc license ko ay expired na at di ko narerenew, pwede parin po ba ito i convert sa CS eligibility? thanks po sa response
master's degree po? pwd?
about master's degree pwd po ba ma exempted?
yung may master degree po? bka pwd ma exempted?
NCIV COMPUTER PROGRAMMING PASSER PO AKO CONSIDER PO BA UN SA LETTER E ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING SPECIALIST?
Hi is information technology graduate exempted?
Hi good say just want to ask if you are in IT graduate are exempted? Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.
Hi good day, i have been teaching Psychology subjects in college for 13 years , can i be qualified for STSE? please advise, thank you.
hi, ive een teaching Psychology subjects in college for 13 years , can i avail the STSE?please advise, thanks
iam a PAFR Phil.airforce reserved (reservist).im I exempted to civil service exam.?while veterans are exempted
I am a Board Passer of a licensure examination at PRC. Am I eligible for any Certificate of Eligibility or Certificate of Exemption (If Any) in the CSC and what level?
Thank you for the fast response.
hellow po.ilang years po ang service ng appointed brgy. secretary pra maexempted s civil service exam?thanks
hi! i have a Medical Laboratory Technician PRC license. am i exepted to take CS exam?
good day maam/sir, I am a board passer of Maritime Industry Authority Licensure Exam, am i exempted for the civil service exam?
thank you and godbless
Hi, I'm BS-IT graduate and I also passed several Microsoft examinations. Now I'm Microsoft certified Professional, Microsoft Certifies Solutions Associate. Am I exempted to take the CSE exam? thank you!
"Mathematics and Information and Communication Technology
Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Pure Mathematics, Statistics" How about BS Math with specialization in Computer Science?
hello, i graduated as BS aircraft maintenance and technology and holding CAAP license, i just wanted to confirm i am exempted for the civil service exam?