August 20, 2023 Civil Service Exam – Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) Results

Introduction: A Day of Triumph

Last August 20, 2023, tens of thousands of hopefuls nationwide sat for the Career Service Examination‑Pen and Paper Test (CSE‑PPT) in the Philippines. It was a mix of excitement and anxiety—like that quiet, intense moment before an exam. Fast forward to November 3, 2023, when the Civil Service Commission (CSC) released the results—a wave of relief and celebration swept across the professional and sub‑professional levels.

What Is the Civil Service Exam (CSE) in the Philippines?

The Civil Service Exam, or Career Service Examination, is administered by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to determine a person’s eligibility for government positions.

There are two levels:

Professional – For government jobs that require higher levels of responsibility and decision-making
Sub-Professional – For clerical and entry-level positions

✅ Passing Rate: At least 80%

✅ Test Type: Multiple Choice

✅ Exam Scope (Professional Level):

General Information (Philippine Constitution, Code of Conduct)
English (Grammar, Vocabulary, Paragraph Organization)
Filipino (Kasingkahulugan, Kasalungat, Pag-unawa sa Binasa)
Math (Word Problems, Percentages, Algebra, Logic)