Civil Service Exam Schedule 2027: Dates & Filing Periods
The next CSE-PPT is March 14, 2027. Filing opens November 2, 2026 and continues until slots are filled or CSC announces otherwise. Filing is not yet open as of September 22, 2026. Source: CSC 2027 examination calendar.
2027 Exam Schedule and 2026 Reference
Last checked: September 22, 2026
Schedule source:2027 PPT Exam Calendar — Announcement No. 05, s. 2026and Announcement No. 03, s. 2026and 2026 PPT Exam Calendar
Upcoming 2027 examinations
March 2027 Exam
August 2027 Exam
Past 2026 examinations and results
March 2026 Exam
August 2026 Exam
Important Timeline
Application Period
Applications for the March 14, 2027 exam open on November 2, 2026. Applications for the August 8, 2027 exam open on May 10, 2027. Both schedules cover Professional and Sub-Professional levels.
There is no fixed closing date in the 2027 calendar: filing continues until available slots are filled or until otherwise announced by CSC. Filing is not yet open as of September 22, 2026.
Venue Assignment
CSC will issue a specific examination announcement three weeks before each application period starts, with testing centers, available slots, requirements, and filing instructions.
Follow CSC advisories for your school assignment and final exam-day reminders. Confirm your venue with the relevant CSC Regional Office.
Exam day
March 14 and August 8, 2027
These are the announced CSE-PPT dates for Professional and Sub-Professional levels. Check the specific examination announcement for exam-day instructions.
Results Release
The target results dates are May 11, 2027 for the March exam and October 5, 2027 for the August exam. These are target dates, not guaranteed release dates; check CSC advisories for updates.
Once released, use only the official CSC list of passers and the Online Civil Service Examination Result Generation System (OCSERGS) for individual ratings.
Civil Service Commission Testing Centers
Applicants must communicate or coordinate with the CSC Regional Office (CSC RO), or CSC Field Office (CSC FO), where they intend to take the examination regarding the available exam slots.
Region I - Ilocos Region
- San Fernando CityLa Union
- Vigan CityIlocos Sur
- Laoag CityIlocos Norte
- Urdaneta CityPangasinan
- LingayenPangasinan
Region II - Cagayan Valley
- Tuguegarao CityCagayan
- Cauayan CityIsabela
- BayombongNueva Vizcaya
Region III - Central Luzon
- City of San FernandoPampanga
- Malolos CityBulacan
- GuiguintoBulacan
- Cabanatuan CityNueva Ecija
- San Jose CityNueva Ecija
- Balanga CityBataan
- BalerAurora
- Tarlac CityTarlac
- IbaZambales
- BotolanZambales
Region IV - CALABARZON & MIMAROPA
- Imus CityCavite
- Sta CruzLaguna
- Batangas CityBatangas
- MorongRizal
- Lucena CityQuezon
- San JoseOccidental Mindoro
- Calapan CityOriental Mindoro
- BoacMarinduque
- OdionganRomblon
- Puerto Princesa CityPalawan
Region V - Bicol Region
- Legazpi CityAlbay
- DaragaAlbay
- DaetCamarines Norte
- Naga CityCamarines Sur
- PiliCamarines Sur
- Sorsogon CitySorsogon
- ViracCatanduanes
Region VI - Western Visayas
- Iloilo CityIloilo
- Bacolod CityNegros Occidental
- Roxas CityCapiz
- KaliboAklan
- San JoseAntique
- JordanGuimaras
Region VII - Central Visayas
- Cebu CityCebu
- Danao CityCebu
- Dumaguete CityNegros Oriental
- Guilhulngan CityNegros Oriental
- Talisay CityCebu
- Tagbilaran CityBohol
- TalibonBohol
- LarenaSiquijor
Region VIII - Eastern Visayas
- Tacloban CityLeyte
- Maasin CitySouthern Leyte
- Catbalogan CitySamar
- Borongan CityEastern Samar
- CatarmanNorthern Samar
- NavalBiliran
Region IX - Zamboanga Peninsula
- Zamboanga CityZamboanga del Sur
- Pagadian CityZamboanga del Sur
- Dipolog CityZamboanga del Norte
Region X - Northern Mindanao
- Cagayan de Oro CityMisamis Oriental
- Iligan CityLanao del Norte
- Valencia CityBukidnon
- MambajaoCamiguin
Region XI - Davao Region
- Davao CityDavao del Sur
- Digos CityDavao del Sur
- Tagum CityDavao del Norte
- Mati CityDavao Oriental
- NabunturanDavao de Oro
Region XII - SOCCSKSARGEN
- Koronadal CitySouth Cotabato
- General Santos CitySouth Cotabato
- Kidapawan CityCotabato
- Tacurong CitySultan Kudarat
Region XIII - Caraga
- Butuan CityAgusan del Norte
- Cabadbaran CityAgusan del Norte
- San FranciscoAgusan del Sur
- Surigao CitySurigao del Norte
- Tandag CitySurigao del Sur
- San JoseDinagat Islands
National Capital Region
- Quezon CityMetro Manila
- ManilaMetro Manila
Cordillera Administrative Region
- Baguio CityBenguet
- La TrinidadBenguet
- BanguedAbra
- Tabuk CityKalinga
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
- Cotabato CityMaguindanao del Norte
- JoloSulu
- BongaoTawi-Tawi
Important Reminders
- Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Slots per testing center are limited. Apply early to secure your preferred venue.
- For 2027, filing continues until available slots are filled or CSC announces otherwise. Apply early and check the specific examination announcement.
- Bring a valid government-issued ID on exam day. No ID, no exam. Check our Valid ID Requirements list of accepted IDs.
- Keep checking the official Civil Service Commission website and Facebook page for updates on exam schedules, venue changes, and result announcements.
Schedule & Deadlines
Complete schedule of Civil Service Exam dates, registration deadlines, and important timelines for 2027 and 2026.