HOW I PASSED THE CAREER SERVICE EXAMINATION

Here are my tips on how to pass this exam.

• Search reviewers in the net.
• Have a copy of MSA Civil Service Reviewer
• Improve your grammar and vocabulary
• Study Mathematics especially integer, fraction, decimal, and ratio
• Pray.Pray.Pray

[INFO] CAREER SERVICE EXAMINATION (CIVIL SERVICE) FOR OCT. 26, 2014

PERIOD OF FILING OF APPLICATION IS FROM APRIL 07 - SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Fully accomplished Application Form (CS Form No. 100, Revised November
2012). NOTE: The spaces for “Signature of Applicant” and “Right Thumbmark” on the
Application Form should be left blank. These shall be accomplished in the presence of the CSC processor.
2. Four (4) pieces of identical I.D. pictures with specifications, as follows:
a. Passport size (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm or 1.8 inches x 1.4 inches)
b. Colored, with white background
c. Taken within three (3) months prior to filing of application
d. Printed on good quality photo paper
e. In standard close-up shot (from shoulder level up with the head and face occupying at least 80% of the picture and with the name tag positioned at approximately 1 inch or 2.54 cm below the chin)
f. In bare face (with no eyeglasses, colored contact lens, or any accessories that may cover the facial features; facial features not computer enhanced)
g. Showing left and right ears
h. Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera
i. With neutral facial expression, and both eyes open
j. With HANDWRITTEN (not computer-generated) name tag legibly showing SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED FULL NAME in the format: First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name, and Extension Name, if any
3. Original and photocopy of any of the following ID cards, which must be valid (not expired upon filing of application), and contains the name, clear picture, date of birth and signature of the applicant, and the name and signature of the issuing agency’s current head/authorized representative: Driver’s License, SSS ID, GSIS ID, Philhealth ID, current Company/Office ID, current School ID, Postal ID, BIR ID, Barangay ID, Voter’s ID, Passport, or Police Clearance NOTE: Any other ID card not included in the above list shall NOT be
accepted.
4. For applicants without date of birth in their ID card/s, original and photocopy of Birth Certificate issued/authenticated by the National Statistics Office
5. Examination fee of Five Hundred Pesos (Php 500.00) Name tag approx. 1 inch or 2.54 cm below the chin Shot must be from shoulder level up, with head and face occupying at least 80% of the picture

WHERE TO GET AND FILE APPLICATION FORMS
The application form is available at any CSC Regional/Field Office, or may be downloaded from the CSC website: www.csc.gov.ph. The application form may be photocopied using legal sized bond paper. Applicants are strongly advised to file their applications at the CSC Regional Office (CSCRO), or at any of the CSCRO’s Field Offices, where they intend to take the examination.
NOTE: Proper attire should be worn during filing of application. APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT BE IN SLEEVELESS SHIRT/BLOUSE, OR IN SHORT PANTS, OR IN SLIPPERS.

 EXAMINATION PERMIT
Examinees shall be informed of their places of examination (school assignment) through the Online Notice of School Assignment (ONSA). ONSA shall be available via the CSC website www.csc.gov.ph two weeks before examination day. ONSA can also be accessed through the path http://webapp.csc.gov.ph/ExamAssign/ExamAssign.htm. Examinees are advised to have a print-out of their Notice of School Assignment using ONSA. If examinees cannot access the ONSA and/or still do not know their school assignment one week before examination day, they should inquire with the CSC Regional/Field Office concerned. A complete directory of CSC Regional/Field Offices nationwide is available at the CSC website www.csc.gov.ph.
NOTE: Examinees, as applicable, are advised to have an ocular inspection of their assigned school a day or two before the examination day to save time in locating the school on the said day.

WHAT TO BRING ON EXAMINATION DAY
Applicants should bring the following on examination day:
1. Application Receipt or Notice of School Assignment
2. Lead pencil/s (No. 1 or 2) and eraser/s
3. Ball Pen (Black or Blue)
4. The same valid ID card/s presented during application

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
N O I . D . , N O E X AM
Failure to take the examination on your scheduled date shall mean forfeiture of your examination fee and slot. Rescheduling of examination date is NOT allowed. All personal belongings including cellular phones, calculators, other electronic gadgets, books, and printed materials must be surrendered to the Room Examiners. Firearms, if any, must also be surrendered to the security guard/designated firearm custodian at the entrance gate of the school.
Proper attire should be worn on examination day.
EXAMINEES SHOULD NOT BE IN SLEEVELESS SHIRT/BLOUSE, OR IN SHORT PANTS, OR IN SLIPPERS.

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION
The Career Service Examinations cover the following subject areas:
1. Professional Level – In English and Filipino: vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, analogy, logic, and numerical reasoning
2. SubProfessional Level – In English and Filipino: vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, spelling, clerical operations, and numerical reasoning
Both Professional and SubProfessional levels of the examination have general information items on the following: Philippine Constitution; Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (R.A. 6713); Peace and Human Rights Issues and Concepts; and Environment Management and
Protection.

 PASSING GRADE
To pass the test, an examinee should get a general rating of at least 80.00.