The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has amended the education requirements for first level positions in the government, paving the way for graduates of the K to 12 basic education program to qualify for government service.
Under CSC Resolution 2500229, the updated guidelines revise the existing educational requirements to reflect changes in the national education system.
The revisions now formally recognize Junior High School (Grade 10) and Senior High School (Grade 12) graduates under the K to 12 curriculum as eligible for first-level government positions, the CSC said.
First-level positions typically involve clerical, trade, craft, custodial, or other sub-professional work in both supervisory and non-supervisory roles. “The revised education standards do not apply to positions that require specific higher education degrees or the practice of professions regulated by board laws.”
This policy shift aligns the qualification standards with the outcomes of the K to 12 education reforms and aims to broaden opportunities for younger Filipinos to join the civil service.
However, the CSC emphasized in a statement recently that prospective applicants must meet the other qualification requirements of the positions, such as relevant training, experience, and eligibility for purposes of appointment to said positions.
Appointment in government is also discretionary on the part of the appointing officer or authority, in accordance with existing civil service law, rules, and regulations, the CSC added. ||
