Additional points for qualified government workers
Qualified government workers who fell short on the Civil Service Exam have six months from the release of the test results to claim up to 10 additional points under the newly implemented Career Service Eligibility - Preference Rating (CSE-PR) policy.
Under the new Omnibus Guidelines, eligible examinees who missed the passing mark can receive up to 10 preference points based on their length of service and performance ratings, helping them reach the required 80% passing rate.
Promulgated under CSC Resolution No. 2600729 on 26 2026 (effective 2 October 2026). Interested applicants are encouraged to review the full Omnibus Guidelines and documentary requirements on the official CSC website before submitting their applications.
Key deadlines
- 8 March 2026 CSE-PPT Professional and Subprofessional8 March 2026 CSE-PPT
Results released on 18 May 2026. Application deadline is 18 November 2026.
- 9 August 2026 CSE-PPT9 August 2026 CSE-PPT
Results posted on 5 October 2026. Application deadline is 5 April 2027.
Eligibility criteria
To qualify for the CSE-PR grant, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Failing score threshold — A CSE-PPT score of at least 70.00%
- Service requirement — At least five aggregate years of government service in an eligible position.
- Performance rating — Satisfactory performance ratings as prescribed by policy.
Coverage and special rules
The policy applies to the following groups:
- JO, COS, casual, contractual, and coterminous personnel — Job Order (JO), Contract of Service (COS), Casual, Contractual, and Coterminous personnel.
- Employees holding Category III and IV positions and first-level career service eligibles — Under CSC MC No. 10, s. 2013
- Military and uniformed personnel — AFP, BFP, BJMP, BuCor, PCG, PNP, and NAMRIA Hydrography Branch.
- Temporary appointees and Government Internship Program (GIP) beneficiaries — Preferential ratings apply exclusively starting from the 9 August 2026 CSE-PPT onward. Earlier exam results are not eligible.
Inventory of Government Human Resource (IGHR) - Career and Non-Career
| Region | 2025 | 2026* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107,803 | 108,224 |
| 2 | 97,803 | 94,689 |
| 3 | 184,246 | 186,311 |
| 4 | 276,734 | 286,518 |
| 5 | 106,835 | 142,337 |
| 6 | 146,577 | 194,482 |
| 7 | 135,997 | 135,437 |
| 8 | 114,530 | 112,327 |
| 9 | 65,974 | 83,621 |
| 10 | 97,937 | 107,775 |
| 11 | 78,207 | 103,728 |
| 12 | 79,461 | 80,525 |
| NCR | 418,732 | 417,912 |
| CAR | 55,072 | 65,416 |
| CARAGA | 69,487 | 72,357 |
| BARMM | 63,548 | 65,034 |
| Total | 2,098,943 | 2,256,693 |
*as of June 2026
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