2027 Civil Service Examination Schedule
The Civil Service Commission has announced the 2027 Examination Calendar covering scheduled Career Service examinations under the Pen and Paper Test system. Take note of the examination dates, application periods, filing locations, and cut-off dates.
| Examination | Date | Application period | Where to file |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Service Examination for Foreign Service Officer (CSE-FSO) | 24 January 2027 | 16 September - 30 October 2026 | DFA-BFSE Secretariat, DFA Satellite and Consular Offices, and DFA Foreign Service Posts |
| Career Service Examination - Pen and Paper Test, Professional and Subprofessional Levels | 14 March 2027 | Beginning 02 November 2026 and continuing until slots are filled or otherwise announced by CSC. Cut-off: 27 November 2026 | Filing venues to be determined by CSC Regional Office II Field Offices |
| Career Service Examination - Pen and Paper Test, Professional and Subprofessional Levels | 08 August 2027 | Continuous until slots are filled or otherwise announced by CSC. Cut-off: 09 June 2027 | Filing venues to be determined by CSC Regional Office II Field Offices |
Important reminder: File your application as early as possible. Application acceptance may continue only until available slots are filled or until otherwise announced by the CSC. Monitor official CSC announcements and coordinate with the appropriate CSC Field Office for filing arrangements.
Quick reference: 24 Jan 2027 CSE-FSO; 14 Mar 2027 CSE-PPT; 08 Aug 2027 CSE-PPT.
Applicants are advised to regularly check official CSC announcements for updates, filing venues, and guidelines.
Published: 26 October 2026.
CSC RO II Training Programs
The Civil Service Commission Regional Office II regularly offers learning and development programs to strengthen the knowledge, skills, competencies, and capabilities of public servants. This includes employees, supervisors, managers, human resource practitioners, JO/COS workers, and individuals interested in professional development.
On the Trainings page you can find upcoming programs, training schedules including dates, duration and modality, and registration details including fees.
Training opportunities may include programs for government employees, supervisors and managers, HR practitioners, JO/COS workers, emerging leaders, and other interested participants.
Invest in learning. Strengthen your competencies. Serve better.
Published: 26 October 2026.
Boss Level Unlocked: Supervisory Development Course Tracks II and III
From "Ako ang in-charge" to "Let's make things happen!"
Leadership is more than giving instructions. It involves making sound decisions, building effective teams, developing people, and turning potential into performance.
Through the Supervisory Development Course (SDC) Tracks II and III, supervisors can strengthen their leadership competencies, sharpen decision-making skills, and gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to effectively lead people and deliver results in public service.
Build your leadership edge:
- Better decisions - strengthen your ability to make sound and responsible supervisory decisions.
- Stronger teams - learn how to develop, motivate, and guide people toward shared goals.
- Greater impact - move from managing tasks to leading people and delivering meaningful results.
In public service, good supervisors manage work. Great leaders move people. Exceptional leaders make a lasting impact.
Registration period announced was until 15 October 2026 at 12:00 noon.
Civil Service Commission Regional Office II - Developing capable supervisors. Building stronger leaders. Strengthening public service.
Published: 14 October 2026.
Advisory: Securing Certification of Eligibility for 08 March 2026 CSE-PPT passers
Passers of the 08 March 2026 Career Service Examination - Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT), both Professional and Subprofessional Levels, may secure their Certification of Eligibility through an appointment with CSC Regional Office II.
Appointment schedule: 26-29 October 2026 for passers of the 08 March 2026 CSE-PPT. Book an appointment before visiting the office to ensure orderly processing.
Requirements:
- One (1) photo with printed name and signature affixed before taking the picture, preferably the same photo submitted during application.
- Original and properly accomplished Eligibility/Request/Release Form (ERRF).
- At least one (1) valid government-issued ID card.
- Original and photocopy of Marriage Contract for female passers who used their maiden name during the examination but now wish to use their married name.
Processing fees: Printed on CSC letterhead - free of charge; Printed on security paper - PHP 100.00.
Passers of other CSC examinations who are not part of the 08 March 2026 CSE-PPT do not need to book an appointment. They may proceed as walk-in clients during office hours.
For inquiries: 0975-743-0987, ro2@csc.gov.ph, Civil Service Commission Regional Office II.
Published: 22 October 2026.
- Book an appointment — Book appointment for 26-29 October 2026
- Download ERRF — Eligibility/Request/Release Form
Public advisory: CSC RO II Family Day and work suspension on 28 September 2026
In celebration of the CSC RO II Family Day on 28-29 September 2026 (Monday and Tuesday), a skeleton workforce shall be maintained at CSC Regional Office No. II and its Field Offices on the said dates to ensure delivery of vital frontline services.
Work suspension: Work on 28 September 2026 (Monday) shall be suspended starting at 1:00 in the afternoon, pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 136 issued by the Office of the President on 16 September 2026 in connection with Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day.
Quick reference:
- CSC RO II Family Day, 28-29 September 2026 - skeleton workforce at the Regional Office and Field Offices.
- Work suspension, 28 September 2026 from 1:00 p.m.
- Frontline services - essential services maintained through skeleton workforce.
Contact: CSC Regional Office II, Dalan na Pavvurulun, Regional Government Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City 3500. 0917-918-2585, (078) 396-1321, ro02@csc.gov.ph, cscdos.net. Hotline numbers are available Mondays to Thursdays during office hours, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Published: 24 September 2026.

