2027 CSE-PPT Calendar of Examinations
Under Civil Service Commission (CSC) Examination Announcement No. 05, series of 2026, the nationwide Career Service Examination Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) for both Professional and Subprofessional levels will be administered on the following dates:
First Semester Nationwide Exam
March 14, 2027
Filing Period:
November 2, 2026 to January 6, 2027
Mode of Filing:
First-Come, First-Served (Strict Quota)
Levels Offered:
Professional & Subprofessional
Target Results Release:
May 11, 2027 (Within 58 Calendar Days)
Second Semester Nationwide Exam
August 8, 2027
Filing Period:
May 10, 2027 to June 16, 2027
Mode of Filing:
First-Come, First-Served
Levels Offered:
Professional & Subprofessional
Target Results Release:
October 5, 2027
Important Historical Advisory (CSC Examination Advisory No. 16, s. 2026):
For examinees affected by the suspension of the August 9, 2026 exam in designated regions due to Typhoon Carina / southwest monsoon, the reset examination was officially set for November 22, 2026. If you are taking the March 14, 2027 exam, note the mandatory three-month waiting period rule: applicants who took the November 22, 2026 exam must ensure three calendar months have elapsed before retaking the same examination level.
Who Can Apply & Required Filing Documents
The Career Service Examination is open to all Filipino citizens who meet the minimum statutory qualification requirements set forth by the Civil Service Commission:
Statutory Qualifications
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Filipino Citizenship: Must be a natural-born or naturalized citizen of the Republic of the Philippines.
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Minimum Age: Must be at least 18 years old on the date of filing of application.
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Moral Character: Must be of good moral character and have not been convicted by final judgment of an offense involving moral turpitude or dishonorable conduct.
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No Dismissal for Cause: Has never been dishonorably discharged or dismissed for cause from government or military service.
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3-Month Rule: Has not taken the same level of Career Service Examination within three (3) months prior to the date of examination.
Documentary Filing Checklist
| Document |
Specific Guidelines |
| CS Form No. 100 (Revised September 2016) |
Duly accomplished application form. Spaces for signature and thumbmark must be left blank, to be affixed personally in the presence of the CSC processor. |
| Four (4) Identical Passport Photos |
Specifications: 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm (passport size), colored with white background, taken within 3 months prior to filing. Must feature a handwritten nametag (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name) and signature over the printed name. Digital photos or computer-generated printouts are strictly rejected.
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| Original & Photocopy of Valid ID |
Acceptable IDs: Philippine National ID (PhilID), Driver's License, PRC ID, Passport, SSS/GSIS/UMID ID, Postal ID, Voter's ID. Must contain applicant's photo, signature, and date of birth.
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| Examination Fee |
₱500.00 cash payment upon filing at the CSC Regional or Field Office. |
Official Exam Format & Passing Benchmark
The Career Service Examination Pen and Paper Test is governed by strict standardized timing and item distribution:
| Feature |
Professional Level (2nd Level) |
Subprofessional Level (1st Level) |
| Total Test Items |
170 items (150 test proper + 20 EDQ) |
165 items (145 test proper + 20 EDQ) |
| Time Limit |
3 Hours 10 Minutes (190 minutes) |
2 Hours 40 Minutes (160 minutes) |
| Testing Hours |
8:00 AM to 11:10 AM |
8:00 AM to 10:40 AM |
| Passing Benchmark |
80.00% General Rating |
80.00% General Rating |
| Covered Competencies (Official CSC Weights)* |
• Analytical Ability: 35% weight (~40–45 items)
• Verbal Ability: 30% weight (~55–60 items)
• Numerical Ability: 30% weight (~30–35 items)
• General Information: 5% weight (~15–20 items)
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• Clerical Operations: 35% weight (~40 items)
• Verbal Ability: 30% weight (~55–60 items)
• Numerical Ability: 30% weight (~30–35 items)
• General Information: 5% weight (~15 items)
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*Official CSC Scoring Formula: As printed on official CSC Notice of Rating / OCSERGS reports, the final rating is computed as a weighted average: Analytical/Clerical (35%) + Verbal (30%) + Numerical (30%) + General Information (5%). An overall general rating of at least 80.00% is required to pass.
Historical Passing Rate Context:
In the August 2026 nationwide examination, only 34,719 examinees passed out of 240,934 total takers, representing an overall national passing rate of just 14.41%. Achieving the 80.00% cutoff requires structured daily practice and mastery of speed-reading, mental math shortcuts, and the 1987 Constitution.
