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CSC Exam March 2027: Filing Opens November 2, 2026
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The CSC exam March 2027 date is Sunday, March 14, 2027, for both the Professional and Subprofessional levels. Filing opens on November 2, 2026 and stays open until the 350,000 target slots are filled. There is no fixed closing date, so the safest plan is to file in the first days of November.
These dates come from CSC Examination Announcement No. 05, s. 2026, signed on September 3, 2026. We read the signed PDF on the CSC website. It is the yearly calendar for the pen-and-paper test (PPT). The step-by-step filing process is in our Civil Service Exam application guide.
When does filing open for the March 14, 2027 Civil Service Exam?
The CSC calendar gives November 2, 2026 as the first day of filing. That day is All Souls' Day, a special non-working day in 2026 (see our 2026 holidays page). CSC kept the date as published. In practice, offices may start taking forms on the next working day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Before each filing period, CSC posts a detailed exam announcement. It comes out about three weeks before filing opens, so around mid-October for this exam. It lists the testing centers and their slots, the requirements, where to get the form and how to file, the scope of the exam and the passing grade. When we checked csc.gov.ph before publishing this post, this announcement was not yet published. We will not guess testing centers or a filing method until it is out.
Is there a deadline, or do slots just run out?
Slots run out. The calendar says filing is "on a continuous basis" until the slots are filled, or until CSC announces otherwise. Each exam date has a target of 350,000 slots. A CSC regional office stops filing once its own testing centers are full, even if other regions are still open.
| Exam | Filing opens | Exam day | Results target |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE-PPT, March 2027 | November 2, 2026 | March 14, 2027 | May 11, 2027 |
| CSE-PPT, August 2027 | May 10, 2027 | August 8, 2027 | October 5, 2027 |
Civil Service Exam (pen-and-paper test) filing and exam dates, 2027, source: https://csc.gov.ph/phocadownload/userupload/erpo/announcements/2026/ExamAnn_2026_05_Exam%20Calendar%20via%20PPT%20for%20CY%202027%20orig%20signed.pdf
All dates for both levels are also on our 2027 exam calendar and in the Civil Service Exam schedule guide.
What do I need to file in November 2026?
The March 2027 announcement will confirm the list. Based on the 2026 CSC announcements, plan for these:
- CS Form No. 100 (revised), for the level you want to take.
- Four identical passport-size photos with a hand-held name tag that shows your signature over your printed name.
- One valid ID from the CSC list, original and photocopy.
- The exam fee, which was PHP 500 for either level in 2026.
You file at the CSC regional or field office of your choice, or online where your regional office allows it. Each region announces its own filing mode. Filing is first come, first served. You also cannot take the same level within 3 months of your last attempt. The full photo and ID rules are in our Civil Service Exam requirements guide.
When is the August 2027 exam and its filing?
The second 2027 exam is on Sunday, August 8, 2027. Filing opens on May 10, 2027, again on a continuous basis, with 350,000 target slots. A footnote in the calendar warns that slots may already be filled before May 10, because filing runs continuously. If you miss March, do not assume August will have room.
There is also a Career Service Exam for Foreign Service Officers on January 24, 2027, but the DFA Board of Foreign Service Examinations runs it and you do not file at CSC offices.
When will the results come out?
CSC targets May 11, 2027 for the March exam and October 5, 2027 for the August exam. These targets assume up to 300,000 examinees, with results 58 days after the exam. For every 5,000 examinees above that, CSC adds 1 day. So a bigger turnout can push results a little later.
If you pass, you can claim your Certificate of Eligibility. Our eligibility certificate guide explains how. For other dates to watch this year, see the 2026 deadlines page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I file on November 2, 2026 if it is a holiday?
November 2, 2026 is All Souls' Day, a special non-working day under Proclamation No. 1006, s. 2025. The CSC calendar still lists it as the start of filing. In practice, CSC offices may only start accepting forms on the next working day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Read the exam announcement and any notice from your CSC regional office before you go.
How many slots are there for the March 2027 Civil Service Exam?
The CSC calendar sets a target of 350,000 slots for the March 14, 2027 exam. The August 8, 2027 exam has the same target. Slots are spread across testing centers, and each regional office stops filing when its own slots are full. The exam announcement for March 2027 will give the slots for each testing center.
How much is the Civil Service Exam fee?
The fee was PHP 500 for both the Professional and Subprofessional levels in the 2026 CSC exam announcements. The fee for March 2027 will be confirmed in the exam announcement that CSC posts before filing opens. You pay it when you file, either at the CSC office or through the online system your region uses.
Can I take the March 2027 exam if I took the exam in August 2026?
Yes, if you did not pass. The CSC rule is that you cannot take the same level within 3 months of your last attempt, and the gap between August 9, 2026 and March 14, 2027 is about 7 months. If you already passed a level, you cannot take that same level again.
When is the next Civil Service Exam after March 2027?
The next pen-and-paper exam is on August 8, 2027, for both the Professional and Subprofessional levels. Filing for it opens on May 10, 2027 and also runs until the 350,000 slots are filled. CSC notes that, because filing is continuous, slots may already be filled before May 10. Results are targeted for October 5, 2027.
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