Qualified government workers who fell short on the Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) have six months from the release of the test results to claim up to 10 additional points under the newly implemented Career Service Eligibility – Preference Rating (CSE-PR) policy.
Under the new Omnibus Guidelines, eligible examinees who missed the passing mark can receive up to 10 preference points based on their length of service and performance ratings, helping them reach the required 80% passing rate.
Applicants are urged to keep the following key deadlines in mind:
8 March 2026 CSE-PPT (Professional & Subprofessional levels): Results released on 18 May 2026. Application deadline is 18 on November 2026.
9 August 2026 CSE-PPT (Professional and Subprofessional levels): Results posted on 5 October 2026. Application deadline is on 5 April 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the CSE-PR grant, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Failing Score Threshold: A CSE-PPT score of at least 70.00%
Service Requirement: At least five (5) aggregate years of government service in an eligible position.
Performance Rating: Satisfactory performance ratings as prescribed by policy.
Coverage & Special Rules
Promulgated under CSC Resolution No. 2600729 on 26 May 2026 (effective 2 October 2026), the policy applies to:
Job Order (JO), Contract of Service (COS), Casual, Contractual, and Coterminous personnel;
Employees holding Category III and IV positions (under CSC MC No. 10, s. 2013) and first-level career service eligible;
Military and Uniformed Personnel (AFP, BFP, BJMP, BuCor, PCG, PNP, and NAMRIA Hydrography Branch); and
Temporary Appointees and Government Internship Program (GIP) beneficiaries.
Note for Temporary Employees and GIP Beneficiaries: Preferential ratings apply exclusively starting from the 9 August 2026 CSE-PPT onward. Earlier exam results are not eligible.
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the full Omnibus Guidelines and documentary requirements on the official CSC website before submitting their applications.**
