Civil Service Exam Application 2026-2027: How to Apply
Quick answer
The Civil Service Exam fee in the 2026 CSC announcements is PHP 500 for both the Professional and Subprofessional levels. You file CS Form No. 100, four ID photos and a valid ID at a CSC regional or field office, or online where your region allows it. The CSC calendar opens filing for the March 14, 2027 exam on November 2, 2026. November 2, 2026 is a special non-working day, so the next working day is November 3. The exact start is the one in the CSC exam announcement. Filing is first come, first served.
What are the requirements?
- Application form CS Form No. 100, Revised 2023, for the Professional or Subprofessional level. Get it at a CSC office or download it from csc.gov.ph. You may print it on legal-size bond paper.
- Four identical ID photos, passport size (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm), in color with a white background, taken within 3 months. You hold a name tag with your handwritten signature over your printed full name.
- One valid ID from the CSC list, original + photocopy. The list includes the National ID or ePhilID, passport, driver's license, UMID, PRC ID, postal ID and voter's ID.Original + photocopy
- The PHP 500 exam fee.
You must be a Filipino citizen, at least 18 on the filing date, and not have passed the same level before. The full list, including photo rules, is in our Civil Service Exam requirements guide.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Service Exam fee (PPT) | PHP 500 | Same fee for Professional and Subprofessional |
How do you apply, step by step?
Online
For the August 2026 exam, the online filing mode depended on the CSC regional office:
- CSC eServe (services.csc.gov.ph): Regions II, III, V, VI, VIII, IX, XI and BARMM. NCR applicants should ask CSC NCR.
- CSC OCSEAS (ocseas.csc.gov.ph): Regions I, IV, VII, X, XII and CAR.
- Lingkod Bayani Kiosk: Caraga; contact CSC Caraga.
1. Read the exam announcement on csc.gov.ph
CSC posts it about three weeks before filing opens.
2. Ask the regional or field office where you will take the exam which mode it uses and how many slots remain
3. Fill in your details using the exact name on your ID and PSA birth certificate
4. Upload or submit your photo and ID as the system asks, and pay the PHP 500 fee
5. Keep your application receipt
You need it for any later request, such as a testing center transfer.
Walk-in
1. Print and fill out CS Form No. 100 for your level
2. Attach your photos and sign the form
3. Go to the CSC regional or field office where you want to take the exam, during the filing period
4. Show your valid ID with a photocopy, and pay the PHP 500 fee
5. Keep the application receipt
How long does it take?
- Filing period: announced for each exam. For March 14, 2027, the CSC calendar gives November 2, 2026. That is a special non-working day, so the next working day is November 3; the exact start is the one in the CSC announcement. For August 8, 2027, filing starts May 10, 2027. Filing stays open until slots run out.
- Testing center transfer: allowed only for serious reasons, in writing, within 5 working days after the filing deadline.
- Exam advisory: CSC posts one about two weeks before exam day.
Where do you apply?
At the CSC regional office or field office that covers the testing center you want. CSC lists every regional and field office in the directory on csc.gov.ph.
- Apply on the official website: https://csc.gov.ph/
What are the common problems and how do you fix them?
Slots already full
Offices close filing once they reach their target, even before the deadline. File early.
Photo not accepted
Follow every rule: bare face, both ears showing, hand-held name tag, no computer edits.
ID has no birth date
Bring your PSA birth certificate, original + photocopy.
Expired ID
As a last resort, CSC accepts an ID that expires within the exam year.
Need to change testing center
Send a written request with proof and your receipt within 5 working days after the filing deadline.
Fixers or "reviewers" offering slots
CSC does not accredit any review center. Only CSC offices take applications.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Civil Service Exam fee?
It is PHP 500 for either the Professional or the Subprofessional level.
Can I apply for the Civil Service Exam online?
Yes, in most regions. CSC eServe and OCSEAS cover different regional offices, and Caraga uses a kiosk.
When can I file for the March 2027 Civil Service Exam?
The CSC calendar sets November 2, 2026 as the start. November 2 is a special non-working day, so the next working day is November 3, 2026. The exact start is the one in the CSC exam announcement. Filing stays open until the slots are filled or CSC announces otherwise.
What is the difference between Professional and Subprofessional?
Professional eligibility covers clerical and technical (first and second level) jobs. Subprofessional eligibility covers only clerical (first level) jobs.
Can I move to another testing center?
Only in meritorious cases, such as a move of home or work. Submit a written request within 5 working days after the filing deadline.
Can I take the exam again after I pass?
You cannot retake the same level after passing it. You also cannot take the same level within 3 months of your last attempt.
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