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 |