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August 14, 2026

Civil Service Exam 2026 Requirements, Filing Dates, OCSERVS Registration & Walk-in Guide

Complete guide on CSE 2026 filing requirements, OCSERVS online appointment booking, passport photo specifications, and accepted government IDs.

Qualifications for Applicants

To be eligible to apply for the Civil Service Examination (Professional or Subprofessional), you must meet the following criteria:

- **Citizenship:** Must be a Filipino citizen.

- **Age:** Must be at least 18 years old on the date of filing of application. - **Character:** Must be of good moral character and have no criminal record involving moral turpitude. - **Exam History:** Must not have taken the same level of CSE within ninety (90) days prior to the exam date.

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Required Documents Checklist

1. **CS Form No. 100 (Revised September 2016):** Duly accomplished application form.

2. **Four (4) Copies of Passport Size Photo:** - Size: 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm (Passport size). - Colored with WHITE background. - Printed on quality photo paper. - Must show full face, neutral facial expression, with hand-held printed NAME TAG showing **Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial** and **Signature**. 3. **Original and Photocopy of Valid ID:** Driver's License, Philippine Passport, SSS/GSIS UMID, PhilID (National ID), PRC License, Voter's ID, or Postal ID. 4. **Application Fee:** ₱500.00 exact cash.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Civil Service Exam application fee?

The application fee for the Pen and Paper Test (PPT) is ₱500.00.