Civil Service Exam Schedule 2027 (CSE): dates, filing and results
Two pen-and-paper Career Service Examinations are set for 2027. Here is every date that matters for the first one on Sunday, March 14, 2027, and how to plan the months in between.
Key dates for the March 2027 exam
Filing is first come, first served and closes once your testing area's slots are filled, so the opening date matters more than any closing date. Plan to file in the first weeks of November.
Your road to exam day
- Now – October 2026Get your documents readyTake your ID photos, check that your ID is valid, and download the application form. See the requirements.
- From Monday, November 2, 2026File your applicationBring your form, photos, ID and the ₱500 fee to the CSC office where you will take the exam. How to apply.
- A week or two before the examLook up your school assignmentCheck your Online Notice of School Assignment (ONSA) on the CSC website, then visit the school so you know the route and travel time.
- Sunday, March 14, 2027Exam dayBe at the school by 6:30 a.m. Gates close at 7:45 a.m. Exam-day guide.
- Target: May 11, 2027ResultsThe list of passers is posted on the CSC website and you can check your own rating online. Passing score and results.
The second exam: August 8, 2027
A second CSE-PPT is set for Sunday, August 8, 2027, with filing from May 10, 2027 and results targeted for October 5, 2027.
It is a good backup if you miss the March slots, and a second chance if you don't pass in March: the CSC requires a gap of at least three months between two takes of the same level, and this schedule already gives you that.
A month-by-month plan to March 14
| When | Focus | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| October | Take a diagnostic and learn the format | Know your starting score per subject |
| November | File early; study basics daily (30–60 min) | Filed, with the receipt kept safe |
| December – January | Topic by topic, weakest subjects first; one timed mock every two weeks | Every topic studied at least once |
| February | One full timed mock each week; review every mistake; refresh current events | Steady scores near or above 80 |
| March 1–13 | Light review of your mistakes and notes; sleep and wake at exam-day times | Rested, confident, routine set |
For the habits that make each session count, read the Civil Service Exam tips.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the next Civil Service Exam?
The next pen-and-paper Civil Service Exam (CSE) is on Sunday, March 14, 2027, for both the Professional and Sub-Professional levels. Another is set for Sunday, August 8, 2027.
When does filing for the March 2027 Civil Service Exam start?
Filing opens on November 2, 2026 at CSC regional and field offices. Applications are accepted first come, first served until the slots in each testing area are filled.
When will the March 2027 results come out?
The CSC's target release date is May 11, 2027. Results are posted on the CSC website, where you can also check your own rating.
Can I take both the March and August 2027 exams?
Yes, if you don't pass in March. The CSC requires at least three months between takes of the same level, and the two 2027 dates are about five months apart.