CSC accepting applications for October 27 test

By Peter A. Balocnit

TABUK CITY, Kalinga -- The Civil Service Commission is accepting until Sept. 21 applications for sub-professional and professional examinations set Oct. 237.

Ruben Wacas, CSC chief for Kalinga and Apayao said they expect 600 applicants from the two provinces who will be taking the exam here, which has been identified as a testing center .

“Part of our present policy is to bring down our services to the provinces so that everyone has the chance to participate,” he said.

He said the Commission tries to maintain testing centers in the provinces to help examinees take the exams without necessarily spending going to regional and central examination centers, and avoiding inconveniences.

“With the support of local government units, we try to professionalize the civil service by extending to those in far places the privilege of taking the exams particularly those employed who have no eligibility,” Wacas said.

Last May 27, 420 out of 440 applicants took the exam held at Sta. Marcela in Apayao – 313 for the professional exam and 107 for the sub-professional.  

It was the second time  that  the CSC exam was held in Sta.  Marcela through the request of Vice Mayor Evelyne Martinez, Wacas said.

He  reminded examinees  that CSC is very strict now. Credentials are verified and the “No ID, No test” policy stands, he said, adding  five examinees last May 27 at Apayao were disqualified because they had no ID.

He said aside from checking the submitted requirements, new procedures were adapted by the Commission to ensure the integrity of the examination.