Republic of the Philippines
Civil Service Commission
Upholding merit, integrity, and excellence in public service
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- 01Find government jobsBrowse government vacancies listed on the CSC Job Portal and apply directly to hiring agencies.
- 02Check special eligibilitiesCheck the 14 eligibilities granted without exam and who qualifies for each.
- 03Track your documentsTrack the status of documents you submitted to CSC with your document number.
- 04Apply for civil service examSee schedule, application period and testing centers for the March 2027 pen-and-paper test.
- 05Read memorandum circularsDownload CSC memorandum circulars from 1989 to 2026 by year.
Leadership
The people who lead CSC.
- KA01Karlo A. B. NogralesChairperson
- AM02Atty. Marilyn B. Yap, DPAChairperson
- AR03Atty. Ryan Alvin R. AcostaCommissioner
- AL04Atty. Luis Meinrado C. PañgulayanCommissioner
- MM05Marlon M. LimAssistant Commissioner
- AA06Atty. Ariel G. RonquilloAssistant Commissioner
- AJ07Atty. Judith A. Dongallo-ChicanoAssistant Commissioner
Programs offered
2 programs across 3 colleges and units.
Offices and units
Take the civil service exam
Exam schedules, passing rates, eligibility rules and what to do on exam day.
Examination Announcement No. 06 s. 2026 - Career Service Examination, Pen and Paper Test for Professional and Sub-Professional Levels 14 March 2027
The Civil Service Commission will hold the Career Service Examination, Pen and Paper Test for Professional and Subprofessional levels on 14 March 2027, with applications from 02 November 2026 until slots are filled.
Read 02August 2026 Civil Service Exam Records 34,719 Passers; Region III Leads Nationwide
34,719 examinees passed the 9 August 2026 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test for a 14.41% national passing rate, with Region III posting the highest regional passing rate.
Read 03Special Eligibilities
Lists the basic qualifications and the 14 civil service eligibilities granted by the CSC under special laws and CSC issuances without taking the Career Service Examination.
ReadWork and grow in government
Find government vacancies, track your documents and learn about awards for exemplary service.
Job Opportunities
The CSC Job Portal lists government vacancies submitted by agencies under CSC Resolution No. 1700653 – 2017; applications must be sent directly to the hiring agency, not to CSC.
Read 02CSC Document Portal
Track the status of documents submitted to the Civil Service Commission by entering a document number.
Read 03Honor Awards Program
The Honor Awards Program or Gawad Lingkod Bayani is the CSC rewards program for outstanding and ethical government workers, with three awards: Lingkod Bayan, Dangal ng Bayan, and Pagasa. Nominations for 2026 are closed.
ReadNews and celebrations
Summit highlights, anniversary events, compendium launch and agency news.
CSC Holds Inaugural BANYUHAY Summit to Drive Public Service Transformation
The Civil Service Commission will hold the inaugural BANYUHAY: National Public Service Summit on 22-23 October 2026 at The Manila Hotel to chart the 2026-2030 roadmap for transforming the Philippine civil service.
Read 022026 Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA)
Official microsite for the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary in September 2026, with theme Bawat Kawani, Lingkod Bayani: Puso, Dangal, at Galing Para sa Bayan, the Commitment Wall pledge on 7 September 2026, activity line-up, and PCSA launch on 24 August 2026.
Read 03CSC, House of Representatives launch landmark compendium to strengthen Philippine public service
The Civil Service Commission and House of Representatives launched a three-volume compendium of Philippine civil service laws, executive issuances, and Supreme Court decisions covering 1900 to 2025.
ReadTransparency and accountability
Documents this office publishes under the Transparency Seal, and the national portals where you can check procurement, budgets and records.
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Notice to Public
You can use scanned copies of eligibility or screenshots from the Civil Service Eligibility Verification System, PRC's Licensure Examination and Registration Information System, or the Supreme Court of the Philippines Lawyer's List as proof of eligibility. For details, refer to MC No. 03 s. 2023 - CSC Resolution No. 2300248.
Announcements
- Advisory on FY 2026 Reporting Requirements under the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Law — Advisory on FY 2026 reporting requirements under the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Law
- Advisory on Temporary Deferral of PRIME-HRM — Advisory on temporary deferral of PRIME-HRM
Examination announcement/advisories
- Examination Announcement No. 06, s. 2026 — Career Service Examination, Pen and Paper Test for Professional and Sub-Professional Levels on 14 March 2027
- Examination Advisory No. 18, s. 2026 — Online generation of test results for the 09 August 2026 CSE-PPT
CSC holds inaugural BANYUHAY Summit to drive public service transformation
Aiming to drive the strategic transformation of the Philippine bureaucracy through Filipino cultural values, meritocracy, and digital innovation, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to hold the BANYUHAY: National Public Service Summit on 22-23 October 2026 at The Manila Hotel.
BANYUHAY, meaning "pagbibigay ng bagong anyo," convenes agency heads, local chief executives, senior government officials, policy experts, and HR directors to chart a strategic roadmap for the Philippine Civil Service (2026-2030).
Under the theme "Reimagining Public Service: Strategic Transformation of the Philippine Civil Service," the summit shifts from routine administrative discussions toward an action-oriented governance agenda.
- Read more: CSC Holds Inaugural BANYUHAY Summit to Drive Public Service Transformation — Published: 21 October 2026
CSC, House of Representatives launch landmark compendium to strengthen Philippine public service
In a milestone collaboration aimed at strengthening the foundations of Philippine public service, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the House of Representatives officially launched Fortifying Policy Infrastructures of Public Service: A Compendium of Philippine Civil Service Laws, Executive Issuances, and Judicial Decisions (1900-2025) at the Legislative Library, Archives and Museum Building of the House of Representatives.
Launched under the leadership of CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap and House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" G. Dy III, the landmark three-volume publication marks the first-ever collaboration between the two institutions in producing a comprehensive collection of civil service laws, executive issuances, and judicial decisions spanning 125 years.
- Read more: CSC, House of Representatives launch landmark compendium to strengthen Philippine public service — Published: 14 October 2026
August 2026 Civil Service Exam records 34,719 passers; Region III leads nationwide
A total of 34,719 examinees passed the 9 August 2026 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT), yielding a 14.41% national passing rate out of 240,934 aspirants.
Farrah Denisse D. Tuazon of Region I and Danna Jaye O. Sanguenza of Region VII topped the national board, clinching the highest scores in the Professional and Subprofessional levels, respectively.
- Read more: August 2026 Civil Service Exam Records 34,719 Passers; Region III Leads Nationwide — Published: 07 October 2026
CSC advises examinees to comply with requirements for additional civil service points
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.
- Read more: CSC Advises Examinees to Comply With Requirements for Additional Civil Service Points — Published: 12 October 2026
CSC sets guidelines for 11 October special Civil Service Exam in Koronadal City
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.
- Read more: CSC Sets Guidelines for 11 October special Civil Service Exam in Koronadal City — Published: 06 October 2026
Inventory of Government Human Resource (IGHR) - career and non-career
*as of June 2026. View/download full report.
Online services and resources
Directory 12
- Philippine Civil Service Modernization Project
- CSEVS - Civil Service Eligibility Verification System
- Citizen's Charter
- Training Calendar
- CSC EServe
- SALN Forms and FAQs
- COMEX - Computerized Examination
- Examination Result
- 2026 Regional Workers Congress Advisories
- Online Information and Legal Assistance on CS Laws, Rules and Regulations
- Publications
- Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB)
Issuances
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- →Policy Resolutions
- →Case Resolutions/Decisions
- →Government Issuances
Quick links
Directory 8
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- Invitations to Bid
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