After you pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), you may already be considering or planning to get ranked by the Department of Education (DepEd). All aspiring teachers of public schools must succeed in this ranking to be a public teacher. For that, here are the requirements, guidelines, and processes for the DepEd Ranking 2026 in different school divisions. Please note that these are based on DepEd Order 7 s. 2023 and DepEd Order 21 s. 2024. The steps/directions for applying for a teaching position with the Department of Education are provided in this post.
All applicants who have passed the evaluation process outlined in DO 7, s. 2024 (i.e., those who have achieved 70 points and above) shall have been appointed and assigned to their respective stations before these Guidelines are used.
See the new DepEd Hiring Guidelines or DepEd Order 7 s 2023.
DepEd Ranking 2026 Pointing System
Before proceeding, let’s outline the criteria that will serve as the basis for rating. It’s important to inform you about this so you can prepare your application appropriately.
- Education – 10 Ranking Points
- Training – 10 Ranking Points
- Experience – 10 Ranking Points
- PBET/LET/LEPT Rating – 10 Ranking Points
- PPST COIs (Classroom Observation/ Demonstration Teaching – 35 Ranking Points
- PPST NCOIs (Teacher Reflection) – 25 Ranking Points
Requirements for DepEd Ranking 2026
- Application Letter addressed to the Office of the Schools Division Superintendent
- Certified photocopy of PRC professional identification card;
- Certified photocopy of ratings obtained in the Licensure Examination for Teachers/ Professional Board Examination for Teachers;
- Certified true copies of the transcript of records;
- Copies of service record, performance rating, and school clearance for those with teaching experience, especially for those coming from a private school;
- Certificate of special training, if any;
- Checklist of Requirements or Omnibus Certification/ Waiver
- CSC Form 212 or Personal Data Sheet (Revised 2025) in two copies with the latest 2×2 pictures;
Available Teacher 1 Positions in the Department of Education
Below is the updated list of Schools Division Offices (SDOs) that have officially posted their Teacher I application announcements. This compilation is based on deep searches from official SDO websites and verified Facebook pages to help applicants track open opportunities. Make sure to check the application period and linked memos, as schedules and requirements may vary per division.
| SDO | Division Memo | Date of Application | Link for Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDO Imus City | Division Memo No. 281, s. 2026 | January 2, 2026 – January 30, 2026 | APPLY NOW |
| SDO Caloocan City | DM No. 0004, s. 2026 | January 6, 2026 – (until further notice) | APPLY NOW |
| SDO Baliwag City | DM No. 009, s. 2026 | January 2026 (dates not specified) | APPLY NOW |
| SDO Santa Rosa City (Laguna) | Division Memo No. 008, s. 2026 | January 2026 (see memo for deadline) | APPLY NOW |
| SDO Pasay City | Division Memo No. 033, s. 2026 | January 2026 (as posted) | APPLY NOW |
| SDO Lanao del Norte | Division Memo No. 023, s. 2026 | January 2026 (as posted) | APPLY NOW |
| SDO Bayawan City | DM No. 740, s. 2025 | Ongoing / updated list | APPLY NOW |
| SDO Zamboanga del Norte | DM No. 095, s. 2025 | As stated in the Memo | APPLY NOW |
| SDO South Cotabato | OSDS Memo No. 007, s. 2025 | January 2025 – ongoing | APPLY NOW |
Steps of DepEd Ranking 2026
The DepEd Ranking 2026 is an important process that evaluates and ranks schools, divisions, and personnel based on performance and accomplishments. Understanding the steps involved can help educators and administrators prepare the necessary documents and ensure compliance with DepEd guidelines. Below, we outline the key steps of the DepEd Ranking 2026 process.
- Prepare Application Requirements
If you’re a first-time applicant for the Teacher 1 Position in the Department of Education, the most important thing you need is a well-prepared application. You have to prepare all the requirements below before submitting any application.
- Submit Application to Preferred Schools Division Office (SDO)
Based on DepEd Order No. 19 s 2022, DepEd Merit Selection Plan, the application and selection process is now given individually to various Schools Division Offices of the Department. It clearly eliminates the central application system of the DepEd, which was formerly accessible at https://application.deped.gov.ph. Thus, you all need to do after preparing your application requirements is to submit it to your preferred SDO/s or public school/s.
- Wait for the ranking
Every School Division Office has the freedom to start its Application Acceptance and Ranking virtually any time. Thus, after you submit your application requirements, all you have to do is wait for your SDO’s next instruction for the ranking process.
- Check Registry of Qualified Applicants (RQA)
After the DepEd Ranking process, the SDO will release a Registry of Qualified Applicants (RQA) or simply a list of applicants who got 70 or more points. If your name is included in that list, well, congratulations, you all have to do is wait for the available item. Available items in public offices, like in the Department of Education usually decided by the CSC or Civil Service Commission.