The Civil Service Examination is a national examination conducted by Civil Service Commission. The CSE is a general ability test designed to measure an individual's preparedness to enter government service.

The complete requirements to take the Civil Service Exam this for Professional and Sub-professional levels are the following according to the CSC:

Nationality:
Must be Filipino citizens

Age:
At least 18 years old

Of good moral character and have no criminal record or have not been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude;

Have not been dishonorably discharged from military service or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government

Have not taken the same level of CS exam within 3 months from last examination taken


Civil Service Exam Requirements:

Application Form called CSC Form 100 and fills it out with your personal information
4 pieces of (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm or 1.8 inches x 1.4 inches) Passport Sized Photos with name tag and signature, taken at the recent 3 months from the time of application

Exam Fees – P500 for PPT; P600 for COMEX

Valid IDs –
Driver’s License, SSS, GSIS, Philhealth, UMID, current Company/Office ID, current School ID, Postal ID, BIR ID, Barangay ID, Voter’s ID, Valid Passport, or Police Clearance
Appointment Letter received through email – for CSC-COMEX only