Background
Published: 06 October 2026
To help ensure a smooth and orderly conduct of the upcoming civil service exam, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) has released essential guidelines for over 8,000 examinees scheduled to take the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) on 11 October 2026.
The Commission organized the special run of the CSE-PPT to accommodate 8,132 examinees from the General Santos City testing center whose original exam was postponed following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Region XII last June.
CSC data shows that 7,924 examinees (97.44%) are taking the Professional level exam, while 208 individuals (2.56%) will take the Subprofessional level.
Complete details on exam coverage and reminders are published in CSC Examination Advisory No. 15, s. 2026, available on the official website at www.csc.gov.ph.
Examination rules
Examinees must use the exact examinee number listed on the official Examinee Attendance Sheet. Using a different number or switching seats is strictly against examination rules and Republic Act No. 9416 or the Anti-Cheating Law.
Ensure examinee numbers are completely and correctly shaded. Missing, double, or incomplete shading may cause the scanner to invalidate the answer sheet, even if written in text boxes.
CSC reminds all applicants to ensure they meet all basic eligibility requirements, as results are subject to standard post-verification checks.
Important reminders
To maintain a quiet, fair, and focused testing environment for everyone, examinees are asked to take note of standard room guidelines:
- Prohibited items in testing room — Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, cameras, study materials, and loose papers should be kept out of the testing room.
- Scratch work only on designated test materials — Writing on skin, clothing, or personal notes is not allowed.
- Safeguard test integrity — Taking photos, recording videos, sharing exam content on social media, or removing test materials from the room is prohibited.
- Security personnel will conduct routine bag inspections at venue entry points — Weapons and sharp objects are strictly prohibited inside the testing center.
Announcements
Examination announcement/advisories
- Examination Announcement No. 06, s. 2026 — Career Service Examination, Pen and Paper Test for Professional and Sub-Professional Levels 14 March 2027
- Examination Advisory No. 18, s. 2026 — Online Generation of Test Results for the 09 August 2026 CSE PPT
Inventory of Government Human Resource (IGHR)
Inventory of Government Human Resource (IGHR) (Career and Non-Career) as of June 2026. View/download the full report.
- — Region 1: 107,803 in 2025; 108,224 in 2026
- — Region 2: 97,803 in 2025; 94,689 in 2026
- — Region 3: 184,246 in 2025; 186,311 in 2026
- — Region 4: 276,734 in 2025; 286,518 in 2026
- — Region 5: 106,835 in 2025; 142,337 in 2026
- — Region 6: 146,577 in 2025; 194,482 in 2026
- — Region 7: 135,997 in 2025; 135,437 in 2026
- — Region 8: 114,530 in 2025; 112,327 in 2026
- — Region 9: 65,974 in 2025; 83,621 in 2026
- — Region 10: 97,937 in 2025; 107,775 in 2026
- — Region 11: 78,207 in 2025; 103,728 in 2026
- — Region 12: 79,461 in 2025; 80,525 in 2026
- — NCR: 418,732 in 2025; 417,912 in 2026
- — CAR: 55,072 in 2025; 65,416 in 2026
- — CARAGA: 69,487 in 2025; 72,357 in 2026
- — BARMM: 63,548 in 2025; 65,034 in 2026
- View/Download Report — Total: 2,098,943 in 2025; 2,256,693 in 2026