Urgent: Weather Suspension for 9 August 2026 CSE-PPT in All NCR Testing Centers
The Civil Service Commission officially suspended the conduct of the 9 August 2026 CSE-PPT across all National Capital Region testing centers due to heavy southwest monsoon rains and flooding. Affected examinees were rescheduled per separate CSC advisory.
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CSE Exam Guide and Official CSC Links
Find examination schedules, possible testing centers by region, official CSC application instructions, school-assignment lookup guidance, and verified links to government portals.
Official Amendment: Additional & Updated Testing Centers (Announcement No. 04, s. 2026)
Official updates: Added Masbate City (Region V) and Tangub City (Region X). Transferred Region VIII testing center from Catbalogan City to Calbayog City. Removed Caloocan City from the NCR testing center list.
Official Calendar Announcement: 2027 CSE-PPT Schedule Confirmed
CSC Examination Announcement No. 05, s. 2026 published the nationwide calendar for 2027 pen-and-paper examinations. The first 2027 session takes place on 14 March 2027 with filing opening on 2 November 2026.
CSE Exam Schedule & Application Periods
Sourced from CSC Examination Announcement No. 05, s. 2026. Dates in Philippine Standard Time.
The calendar announces nationwide examination dates but does not confirm individual testing center localities, filing procedures, or available slots. Always check the detailed examination announcement and your CSC Regional Office before applying.
Confirmed 2027 Calendar (Pen and Paper Test)
14 March 2027 CSE-PPT
Levels Tested: Professional and Subprofessional
Application Rule: Continuous until available slots are filled or until otherwise announced by the CSC
8 August 2027 CSE-PPT
Levels Tested: Professional and Subprofessional
Application Rule: Continuous until available slots are filled or until otherwise announced by the CSC
Past Examination Datasets
9 August 2026 CSE-PPT
Historical record. Completed session. Subject to official amendments. Testing centers shown reflect the finalized amended locations.
Exam Date: 9 August 2026
Testing Centers: Sourced from Exam Announcement No. 03, s. 2026 and amended by Announcement No. 04, s. 2026.
Testing-Center Finder
Filter by examination date, CSC region, and municipality to view announced exam centers.
The Civil Service Commission distinguishes between examination localities and assigned rooms. Never treat these four concepts as interchangeable:
The city, municipality, or locality designated by the CSC for conducting the examination.
The CSC Regional or Field Office where applications or appointments are processed.
The specific school campus or testing venue assigned to an accepted applicant.
The specific classroom, seat number, and batch room within the testing venue.
Testing Centers Not Yet Published for 14 March 2027 CSE-PPT
Examination Announcement No. 05, s. 2026 establishes the calendar date (14 March 2027), but official testing center localities are identified in an upcoming exam-specific announcement prior to the 2 November 2026 filing opening.
How to Apply for the CSE-PPT
Filing procedures can differ by CSC region. Always follow your specific CSC Regional Office advisory.
Application slots are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and often close before the published deadline once the regional quota is reached.
An online registration or appointment does not complete the entire process online. You must appear in person for biometric capture and document check.
Never pay any individual or third-party group to reserve, buy, or expedite an examination slot. Slots are non-transferable and CSC strictly prosecutes fixers.
Standard 12-Step Application Walkthrough
Choose Examination Date & Level
Decide between the Professional (170 items, 3h10m) or Subprofessional (165 items, 2h40m) level based on your educational qualifications and career goals.
Read the Specific CSC Announcement
Download and read the signed official examination announcement from the CSC website for complete guidelines, regional allotments, and rules.
Identify Your CSC Regional Office
Choose the CSC region where you will physically file and sit for the exam. Application policies, slots, and appointment schedules are managed regionally.
Access the Designated Portal
Navigate to the portal specified by your region (e.g. OCSEAS Region Selector or eServe). Do not use another region's sub-portal.
Register or Log In to CSC Account
Create or access your verified account on the official csc.gov.ph domain. Keep your account credentials safe.
Fill Out Required Application Information
Enter your personal profile, educational background, and contact details matching your government IDs exactly.
Select an Available Testing Center & Slot
Select an announced testing-center locality and available appointment schedule. Slots are first-come, first-served and may close early.
Prepare Required Documents & Photos
Complete CS Form 100, four passport photos with name tag and signature, valid government ID original and photocopy, and ₱500 fee.
Personal Appearance & Verification
Appear in person at the designated CSC Regional or Field Office on your appointment date for biometric logging, thumbprint, and receipt.
Safeguard Your Application Receipt
Keep your official receipt (OR) and application confirmation stub in a secure location. You must present this on examination day.
Verify School Assignment on eNOSA
Approximately 1 to 2 weeks before the exam, visit the CSC eNOSA system to look up your assigned school, building, and room number.
Review Final Exam Day Advisories
Check the CSC website 2 to 3 days before exam day for any weather alerts, room reassignment notices, or gate instructions.
Ready to File? Start with the OCSEAS Region Selector
The official universal portal on ocseas.csc.gov.ph guides you to your region's designated filing server.
Application & Documentary Requirements
Sourced from signed CSC Examination Announcements. Strict compliance is required at filing.
Requirements can change per examination series. Read the complete official examination announcement before submitting an application. Do not submit old photos or non-compliant ID cards as they will be rejected at the counter.
Required Documents to Submit
At Personal AppearanceAccomplished CS Form No. 100
MandatoryDuly accomplished Application Form (CS Form No. 100, revised series). Do not sign the application form yet; signature and thumbprint must be executed in the presence of the CSC receiving officer.
Four (4) Identical Passport-Size Photos
MandatoryStandard passport size (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) on clean white background, taken within three (3) months. Must include full handwritten name tag (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name, and Extension) and signature over printed name.
Original & Photocopy of Valid ID
MandatoryMust be a valid government-issued ID containing the applicant's clear photo, date of birth, and signature (e.g. PhilID / ePhilID, Passport, Driver's License, SSS/GSIS UMID, PRC ID, Voter's ID, Postal ID).
Examination Fee of ₱500.00
MandatoryThe nationwide standard examination fee is Five Hundred Pesos (₱500.00). Paid directly to the designated CSC cashier or authorized online payment partner.
Personal Appearance
MandatoryPersonal appearance is strictly required during filing for biometric verification, thumbmark, and signature capture.
Applicant Eligibility Criteria
Statutory RulesAge Requirement (At Least 18 Years Old)
StatutoryMust be at least 18 years of age on the date of filing the application.
Filipino Citizenship
StatutoryMust be a Filipino citizen of good moral character, without any conviction by final judgment of an offense involving moral turpitude, dishonorable discharge, or dismissal for cause from government service.
Three-Month Rule (Examination Frequency)
StatutoryExaminees must not have taken the same level of Career Service Examination (Professional or Subprofessional) within three (3) months prior to the date of examination.
Check Your School & Room Assignment (eNOSA)
Online Notice of School Assignment via official Examination, Recruitment, and Placement Office (ERPO) system.
Online Notice of School Assignment (eNOSA v3)
When enabled by the CSC, examinees can view and print their examination venue, assigned school building, room number, and examinee number. Print or screenshot this notice for exam day.
The CSC uploads room assignments approximately 1 to 2 weeks before examination day. If you check earlier, the system will typically return "No Record Found".
Confirm that you entered the exact same name spelling, birthdate, and exam date used on your official CS Form 100. If it still returns no record, contact your responsible CSC Regional or Field Office immediately.
Privacy & Security Guarantee: ReviewTayo never collects, stores, or proxies your CSC credentials, application numbers, or date of birth. All school assignment checks occur exclusively on the official erpo.csc.gov.ph server.
Exam-Day Protocol & What to Bring
Sourced strictly from official CSC Examinee Advisories. Non-compliance results in disqualification.
Strict Gate Closure at 7:45 AM Nationwide (Zero Exceptions)
School testing venue gates close promptly at 7:45 AM. Examinees arriving at 7:46 AM or later will be barred from taking the exam, with fees forfeited. Plan your commute to arrive at the testing center by 6:00 AM to 6:30 AM.
Mandatory Items to Bring
Allowed- Original valid government-issued ID (same ID presented during filing, with photo, birthdate, and signature).
- Official Application Receipt / Notice of School Assignment printout.
- Black ballpens only (bring 2 to 3 pens). Gel pens, sign pens, friction/erasable pens, and pencils are strictly prohibited on answer sheets.
- Clear, transparent drinking water bottle and light snacks (labels removed if required).
Strictly Prohibited Items
Confiscated- Calculators of any type (scientific, basic, financial).
- Cellular phones, tablets, smart glasses, Bluetooth earphones, and portable electronics.
- Smartwatches, digital watches with calculator/camera, and programmable timepieces (only simple analog watches allowed).
- Books, reviewer notes, crib notes, blank paper, and scratch papers (scratch work must be done on the test booklet margins).
- Firearms, sharp objects, and weapons.
Before Leaving Home Checklist
Pre-Departure- Confirm your assigned testing school, building, and room on official eNOSA v3.
- Check your CSC Regional Office website and Facebook page for suspension, flood, or transfer advisories.
- Plan travel route in advance. Gates strictly close at 7:45 AM nationwide with zero exceptions.
- Wear proper examination dress code: plain casual attire with sleeves (collared shirt or t-shirt) and closed shoes. Shorts, sleeveless tops, and slippers are prohibited.
Inside the Examination Room
Venue Rules- Be at the school gate by 6:00 AM to locate your assigned building and room.
- Strict gate closure at 7:45 AM. Examinees arriving at 7:46 AM or later are barred from entering.
- Listen attentively to the room examiner's preliminary briefing, answer-sheet filling instructions, and timing cues.
- Continuous timer: The exam operates on a single continuous time allotment (190 mins Professional / 160 mins Subprofessional). No per-subtest timeouts.
Results, Ratings & Certification of Eligibility
Guidelines on official result releases, OCSERGS rating lookup, and claiming civil service eligibility.
Official Results Policy: Only results published through verified CSC channels (csc.gov.ph) are official and legally recognized. ReviewTayo does not host, reproduce, or query passer databases to protect applicant privacy.
1. Official List of Passers
The CSC releases nationwide passer lists alphabetically and by CSC region on the main website approximately 60 calendar days post-exam. Target dates are targets, not guarantees.
2. Individual Report of Rating
Both passers and non-passers can generate their official Report of Rating via the Online Civil Service Examination Result Generation System (OCSERGS) approximately 15 days after passer release.
3. Claiming Your CoE
Passers may claim their official Certificate of Eligibility on security paper at their responsible CSC Regional Office, or request electronic authentication through official regional booking.
CSC Regional Office Directory (16 Regions)
Verified addresses, hotlines, and official regional web pages directly from the CSC directory.
Region I (Ilocos Region)
Region I OCSEAS Applicant Portal
This login is restricted to CSC Region I applicants only. Examinees in other regions must use the OCSEAS Region Selector.
Region II (Cagayan Valley)
OCSEAS Region Selector
Region III (Central Luzon)
OCSEAS Region Selector
Region IV (CALABARZON & MIMAROPA)
OCSEAS Region Selector
Region V (Bicol Region)
OCSEAS Region Selector
Region VI (Western Visayas)
OCSEAS Region Selector
Region VII (Central Visayas)
OCSEAS Region Selector
Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)
OCSEAS Region Selector
Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)
OCSEAS Region Selector
Region X (Northern Mindanao)
OCSEAS Region Selector
Region XI (Davao Region)
OCSEAS Region Selector
Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN)
OCSEAS Region Selector
National Capital Region (NCR)
CSC eServe / Regional Field Office Instructions
CSC NCR utilized eServe for field office appointment booking in recent sessions. Always confirm the specific portal for your target examination.
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
OCSEAS Region Selector
Caraga Administrative Region (Caraga)
OCSEAS Region Selector
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
Regional Office & Field Filing Advisory
Follow published BARMM regional advisory for designated filing locations and scheduling.
Official CSC Links Directory
Strictly verified allowlisted government domains on the csc.gov.ph network.
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Online Application & Appointment Systems
Select Your Region in CSC OCSEAS
Official region-selection entry point for the CSC Online Civil Service Examination Application System.
Region I OCSEAS Applicant Login
Dedicated applicant portal for CSC Region I. Only use this link if applying under Region I instructions.
Open CSC eServe Portal
Official online appointment service utilized by select CSC regional field offices (such as CSC NCR) for personal appearance schedules.
School Assignment & Verification Services
Check Your School Assignment (eNOSA)
Official Online Notice of School Assignment system. Check your testing venue, building, and assigned room number.
General CSC Announcements & Government Careers
Visit the Official CSC Website
Official announcements, examination advisories, regional-office directories, and civil service guidelines.
View Official Examination Announcements
Download signed copies of official examination announcements, amendments, and policy guidelines.
Browse Government Job Opportunities
Explore vacant government positions nationwide submitted by participating agencies to the CSC Job Portal.
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