The Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CSE‑PPT) is a nationwide exam conducted by the Civil Service Commission (CSC). Passing the exam qualifies an individual for government positions that require professional or subprofessional eligibility. Meanwhile, the August 2026 Civil Service Exam (CSE-PPT) Results, both professional and subprofessional, including the official list of passers and topnotchers, will be released on October 12, 2026. Furthermore, this test is one of the primary eligibility requirements for a government job position. This is also called Civil Service Eligibility.
The Civil Service Exam remains one of the toughest nationwide assessments. For instance, in the March 2026 CSE, only 48,735 out of 307,489 examinees passed — translating to a 15.85% passing rate. This figure highlights how competitive and challenging the exam truly is, even compared to other professional licensure tests like the Bar Exam and the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). Thus, anticipation is high as thousands await the August 2026 CSE results, hoping to see their names among the new batch of Civil Service passers.
Results of the August 2026 Civil Service Exam are released by the Civil Service Commission 60-70 days after the exam. The Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) is an eligibility examination. It is offered by CSC twice a year for Professional and Subprofessional levels in order to accommodate the rising demand for government employees.
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CSE August 2026 Professional and Subprofessional Level – List of Passers
Civil Service Exam – Pen & Paper Test (CSE-PPT)
August 2026 Civil Service Commission
Held on August 9, 2026
Released on or before October 12, 2026
- NCR – National Capital Region (Cancelled due to Bad Weather)
- CAR – Cordillera Administrative Region (Cancelled due to Bad Weather)
- BARMM – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
- Region 1 – Ilocos Region
- Region 2 – Cagayan Valley
- Region 3 – Central Luzon
- Region 4A – CALABARZON (Cancelled due to Bad Weather)
- Region 4B – MIMAROPA
- Region 5 – Bicol Region
- Region 6 – Western Visayas
- Region 7 – Central Visayas
- Region 8 – Eastern Visayas
- Region 9 – Zamboanga Peninsula
- Region 10 – Northern Mindanao
- Region 11 – Davao Region
- Region 12 – SOCCSKSARGEN
- Region 13 – CARAGA
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FAQs
What is the CSE‑PPT?
The Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CSE‑PPT) is a nationwide exam conducted by the Civil Service Commission (CSC). Passing the exam qualifies an individual for government positions that require professional or subprofessional eligibility.
What levels were included in the August 2026 CSE‑PPT?
The August 2026 CSE‑PPT had two levels (Professional Level and Subprofessional Level). Both exams were administered in English and Filipino.
What topics were covered in the Professional Level exam?
The Professional Level covered the following areas:
1. Numerical Ability – Basic operations and word problems
2. Analytical Ability – Word association, identifying assumptions and conclusions, logic, and data interpretation
3. Verbal Ability – Grammar and correct usage, vocabulary, paragraph organization, and reading comprehension
What topics were covered in the Subprofessional Level exam?
The Subprofessional Level included:
1. Numerical Ability – Basic operations and word problems
2. Clerical Ability – Filing and spelling
3. Verbal Ability – Grammar and correct usage, vocabulary, paragraph organization, and reading comprehension
What is the passing score for the CSE‑PPT?
It is important to note that the 80.00% requirement refers to the general rating, rather than simply needing to answer 80% of the questions correctly. The final general rating is determined based on the examination’s scoring and rating procedures.
In short:
a. Professional Level: At least 80.00% general rating
b. Subprofessional Level: At least 80.00% general rating
c. 80.00% or higher: Passing
Below 80.00%: Does not meet the passing rating requirement. So, if your CSE-PPT general rating is 80.00% or above, you meet the prescribed passing rating for the examination.
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