Build your career with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP)
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) invites highly motivated and purpose-driven professionals to join its growing team. The Academy offers a wide range of career opportunities across its centers and support units, including public sector productivity, governance and development, research and training, information technology, finance, legal services, and general administration.
The DAP is committed to fostering professional growth, promoting innovation, and ensuring the well-being of its people.
The DAP highly encourages all interested and qualified applicants — including Persons with Disability (PWDs), members of Indigenous Cultural Communities / Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs), and individuals of any Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE) — to apply for the vacant positions.
The DAP ensures that there shall be no discrimination in the selection of employees on account of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation. All applicants shall be assessed solely based on their qualifications, competence, and merit.
Merit selection guidelines
Recruitment is governed by the Academy's merit selection guides:
- PDFBR No. 34 (s. 2024) – Approving Internal SSC GuidelinesBoard Resolution approving internal Selection and Screening Committee guidelines · PDF
- PDFDAP Merit Selection PlanMerit Selection Plan under MC-2019-012 · PDF
- PDFDAP Supplemental Merit Selection Plan Guidelines in the Recruitment, Selection and Placement (RSP) for Executive VP, Senior VP and VPSupplemental guidelines for Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President and Vice President under MC-2024-013 · PDF
Application requirements
Interested applicants may upload the following documents in a single, consolidated PDF file not exceeding 100 MB. All application documents should be in PDF format.
- Personal Data Sheet — Fully accomplished CSC Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with a recent passport-size picture.
- Work Experience Sheet — Attachment to CSC Form No. 212.
- Proof of eligibility, rating, or license
- Certified true copy of performance rating in the last rating period — If applicable.
- Copy of Transcript of Records / Form 137
- For vacant Division Chief and Executive/Managerial positions only — Service record and/or certification with actual duties and responsibilities as certified by the Human Resource Management Officer or authorized representative. Attach Special Order or Designation Order as additional supporting document/s.
Address application to
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Ms. Richa S. Tibo |
| Designation | Division Chief IV, Human Resource Management Division |
| Telephone number | . |
| Email address | . |
Important reminders before uploading your application documents
- Rename your consolidated application document using this format: LAST NAME, FIRST NAME_POSITION TITLE AND ITEM NO. Refer to the Position Title and Item No. stated in the publication and posting. Example: DELA CRUZ, JUAN_PROJECT OFFICER-100.
- Submission is limited to a single file upload.
- Review your documents carefully before submitting. If any documents were omitted, resubmit your updated and complete set within the application period. The Human Resources Management Division (HRMD) will refer to your most recent submission.
- Applicants interested in various vacancies must submit separate applications for each vacant position.
- Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be invited to proceed with the recruitment process.
Download links for CSC forms
Only applications with complete requirements will be processed.
Forms: CS Form No. 212, Revised 2025, digitally or electronically signed. Download at www.csc.gov.ph.
Advisory on recruitment process
The Academy upholds a fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment, selection, and placement (RSP) process.
The duration of the RSP process may vary depending on factors such as the availability of the Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board (HRMPSB), preparation of examination and evaluation materials, operational requirements of the DAP, and the volume of received applications that need to be individually assessed.
This guide seeks to provide applicants with clear expectations and a better understanding of the process to ensure a smooth and meaningful recruitment experience.
List of vacant positions
Categories: First and Second Level Positions, and Executive and Managerial Positions. Listed columns are Position, Office, Employment Status, Date Posted, and Deadline. Details include item number, salary grade, CSC-prescribed qualification standards for education, experience, training and eligibility, desired and other qualifications, duties and responsibilities, and person to address application to.
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Hiring – deadline 17 June 2026, 5:00 PM
Submit complete application documents through the DAP Application Form on or before 17 June 2026, 5:00 PM.
Prepare and combine into one (1) PDF file not exceeding 100 MB:
- Application letter stating the desired position, salary grade, and office/division/section addressed to Ms. Reynalyn T. Padsoyan, Department Manager III, Human Resource Management and Development Department.
- Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with Work Experience Sheet and recent passport-sized unfiltered digital picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2025); digitally or electronically signed.
- Updated CV / resume.
Note: Applications with incomplete documents shall not be entertained.
Equal opportunity: PWDs, ICCs/IPs, and individuals of any SOGIE are highly encouraged to apply. No discrimination on account of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation. Assessment is based solely on qualifications, competence, and merit.
Hiring – deadline 18 June 2026, 5:00 PM
Submit complete application documents through the DAP Application Form on or before 18 June 2026, 5:00 PM.
Prepare and combine into one (1) PDF file not exceeding 100 MB:
- Application letter stating the desired position, salary grade, and office/division/section addressed to Ms. Reynalyn T. Padsoyan, Department Manager III, Human Resource Management and Development Department.
- Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with Work Experience Sheet and recent passport-sized unfiltered digital picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2025); digitally or electronically signed.
- Updated CV / resume.
Note: Applications with incomplete documents shall not be entertained.
Equal opportunity: PWDs, ICCs/IPs, and individuals of any SOGIE are highly encouraged to apply. No discrimination on account of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation. Assessment is based solely on qualifications, competence, and merit.
Hiring – deadline 22 June 2026, 5:00 PM
Submit complete application documents through the DAP Application Form on or before 22 June 2026, 5:00 PM.
Prepare and combine into one (1) PDF file not exceeding 100 MB:
- Application letter stating the desired position, salary grade, and office/division/section addressed to Ms. Reynalyn T. Padsoyan, Department Manager III, Human Resource Management and Development Department.
- Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with Work Experience Sheet and recent passport-sized unfiltered digital picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2025); digitally or electronically signed.
- Updated CV / resume.
Note: Applications with incomplete documents shall not be entertained.
Equal opportunity: PWDs, ICCs/IPs, and individuals of any SOGIE are highly encouraged to apply. No discrimination on account of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation. Assessment is based solely on qualifications, competence, and merit.