Scope of the Civil Service Commission Examination Professional or Sub-Professional Level
The items given in the CSC examination are designed to discern the overall readiness to plunge in a government work. It is important for every examinees to have sound knowledge in written communications, verbal reasoning, and ability to solve mathematical problems to pull through.
The scope of the examination given by the CSC is broad and varied and it is advised that all test takers should be prepared.
Professional
Verbal – Number of items given on the test is 40 (Deals with vocabulary and verbal reasoning)
Analytical – Number of items given on the test is 50 (Deals with situational questions)
Numerical – Number of items given on the test is 40 (Deals with mathematics)
General Information – Number of items given on the test is 20 (Deals with Philippine Constitution, Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (R.A. 6713), Peace and Human Rights Issues and Concepts, and Environment Management and Protection.)
Sub-Professional
Verbal – Number of items given on the test is 45 (Deals with vocabulary and verbal reasoning)
Analytical – Number of items given on the test is 40 (Deals with situational questions)
Numerical – Number of items given on the test is 40 (Deals with mathematics)
General Information – Number of items given on the test is 20 (Deals with Philippine Constitution, Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (R.A. 6713), Peace and Human Rights Issues and Concepts, and Environment Management and Protection.)
What is the difference between the Professional and Sub-professional examination given by the Civil Service Commission (CSC)?
Answer: Professional Examination is for the college graduate whilst the Sub-Professional Examination is for the college undergraduate.
What is the passing grade in the CSC examination given in the Philippines?
Answer: The passing grade is 80%.
Reference: www.csc.gov.ph
For more information feel free to visit: http://www.csc.gov.ph/cscweb/anncsexam_ppt.html
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