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Key Facts: CSE-PPT Subprofessional Exam

145 + 20 EDQ

Test-Proper and Descriptive Questionnaire Items

Civil Service Commission

2 hrs 40 min

Exam Time Limit

Civil Service Commission

80.00

Passing General Rating

Civil Service Commission

PHP 500

Examination Fee

Civil Service Commission

Lifetime

Eligibility Validity

Civil Service Commission

~14.73%

Passers, Aug 2025 CSE-PPT

CSC (10 August 2025)

The CSE-PPT Subprofessional Level is the Civil Service Commission's eligibility exam for first-level government jobs. The current format is 145 test-proper items plus 20 EDQ items, with 2 hours and 40 minutes for the test proper. The examination fee is PHP 500.00, and a general rating of at least 80.00 is required.

Sample CSE-PPT Subprofessional Practice Questions

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1Choose the word that means the SAME as the underlined word: The new clerk was DILIGENT in completing every task on time.
A.Lazy
B.Hardworking
C.Careless
D.Forgetful
Explanation: "Diligent" describes someone who works carefully and persistently, so the closest synonym is "hardworking." Vocabulary items reward recognizing the core meaning rather than a related feeling.
2Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to ABUNDANT.
A.Plentiful
B.Scarce
C.Ample
D.Numerous
Explanation: "Abundant" means existing in large quantity, so its antonym is "scarce," meaning very little. Antonym items test whether you can flip the meaning rather than match it.
3Select the sentence that is grammatically CORRECT.
A.Each of the employees have submitted their report.
B.Each of the employees has submitted their report.
C.Each of the employees have submitted his report.
D.Each of the employee has submitted their report.
Explanation: "Each" is singular, so it takes the singular verb "has." The accepted modern usage "their" as a singular pronoun keeps the sentence correct and inclusive.
4Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The committee will announce ___ decision tomorrow.
A.they're
B.their
C.there
D.theirs
Explanation: "Their" is the possessive form showing the decision belongs to the committee. These homophones are a common Civil Service grammar trap.
5Piliin ang salitang KASINGKAHULUGAN ng salitang MASIPAG.
A.Tamad
B.Masigasig
C.Pabaya
D.Matakaw
Explanation: "Masipag" ay nangangahulugang mahilig magtrabaho, kaya ang kasingkahulugan nito ay "masigasig." Ang Filipino vocabulary ay bahagi ng verbal ability sa Subprofessional level.
6Piliin ang pangungusap na may TAMANG gamit ng panghalip.
A.Sina Ana at ako ay pupunta sa palengke.
B.Sila Ana at ako ay pupunta sa palengke.
C.Sina Ana at ako ay pupunta sa palengke kami.
D.Si Ana at ako ay pupunta sina kami.
Explanation: Ginagamit ang "sina" para sa dalawa o higit pang taong pinangungunahan ng pangalan, kaya tama ang "Sina Ana at ako." Sinusuri ng item na ito ang wastong gamit ng pananda at panghalip.
7Arrange the sentences to form a logical paragraph. 1) Finally, dry the dishes with a clean towel. 2) First, scrape leftover food into the trash. 3) Then wash each dish with soap and warm water. 4) Next, rinse off the soap under running water. The correct order is:
A.2, 3, 4, 1
B.1, 2, 3, 4
C.2, 4, 3, 1
D.3, 2, 1, 4
Explanation: Paragraph organization follows the natural sequence of an activity, here washing dishes: scrape, wash, rinse, then dry. Signal words like "First," "Then," "Next," and "Finally" mark the order.
8Which sentence should come FIRST in a well-organized paragraph?
A.For example, it filters pollutants and provides shade.
B.Trees offer many benefits to a community.
C.In addition, they help lower the surrounding temperature.
D.Therefore, planting trees is a wise investment.
Explanation: A topic sentence states the main idea broadly and should open the paragraph; "Trees offer many benefits" does that. The other sentences supply examples or conclusions that depend on the topic being introduced first.
9Read the passage: "The barangay set aside Saturday mornings for clean-up drives. Residents who join receive points they can exchange for rice. Since the program began, garbage along the creek has noticeably decreased." What is the MAIN idea?
A.Residents dislike cleaning the creek
B.An incentive-based clean-up program reduced garbage
C.Rice is expensive in the barangay
D.Saturdays are the busiest day of the week
Explanation: The passage links a points-for-rice incentive to less garbage along the creek, so the main idea is that the incentive program worked. Main-idea questions ask for the overall point, not a single detail.
10Read the passage: "All applicants must submit Form A and a valid ID. Those applying for a senior discount must also attach proof of age." Which applicant has submitted everything required for a senior discount?
A.Someone who submitted only Form A
B.Someone who submitted Form A, a valid ID, and proof of age
C.Someone who submitted a valid ID only
D.Someone who submitted proof of age only
Explanation: A senior-discount applicant needs the base requirements (Form A and a valid ID) PLUS proof of age. Reading comprehension rewards combining the general rule with the added condition.

About the CSE-PPT Subprofessional Exam

The Career Service Examination - Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT), Subprofessional Level is the Civil Service Commission's eligibility examination for first-level government positions. The March 2026 advisory lists 145 test-proper items plus 20 EDQ items, with 2 hours and 40 minutes for the test proper. The published scope covers verbal ability, numerical ability, clerical ability, and general information in English and Filipino. A general rating of at least 80.00 is required.

Questions

165 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours and 40 minutes

Passing Score

80.00 general rating

Exam Fee

PHP 500.00 (Civil Service Commission (CSC), Philippines, proctored at designated CSC testing sites)

CSE-PPT Subprofessional Exam Content Outline

Not published

Verbal Ability

Vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, and reading comprehension in both English and Filipino

Not published

Numerical Ability

Basic operations, number sequence, and word problems

Not published

Clerical Ability

Filing and spelling

Not published

General Information

Philippine Constitution, RA 6713 Code of Conduct, peace and human rights, and environment management and protection

How to Pass the CSE-PPT Subprofessional Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 80.00 general rating
  • Exam length: 165 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours and 40 minutes
  • Exam fee: PHP 500.00

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 125 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

CSE-PPT Subprofessional Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice vocabulary and reading comprehension in both English and Filipino, since the Subprofessional exam mixes both languages.
2Master filing and spelling — the two clerical areas in the current published Subprofessional scope.
3Drill number sequences, basic operations, and translating numerical word problems before adding harder enrichment topics.
4Memorize core General Information facts: the 1987 Constitution structure, RA 6713 norms of conduct and the SALN, basic human-rights concepts, and key environmental laws.
5Pace yourself for 145 test-proper items in 2 hours and 40 minutes, then follow the proctor's directions for the separate EDQ items.
6Take timed mixed practice sets to build stamina and aim comfortably above the published 80.00 threshold.
7Confirm your CSC testing site, valid ID, and required documents before exam day to avoid being turned away.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSE-PPT Subprofessional Level?

It is the Civil Service Commission's Career Service Examination - Pen and Paper Test for first-level government positions. The current format is 145 test-proper items plus 20 EDQ items, with 2 hours and 40 minutes for the test proper.

What subjects are covered on the Subprofessional exam?

The exam covers four areas: verbal ability (vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, and reading comprehension), numerical ability (basic operations, number sequence, and word problems), clerical ability (filing and spelling), and general information (Constitution, RA 6713, peace and human rights, and environment). Verbal and numerical items appear in English and Filipino.

How is the Subprofessional level different from the Professional level?

The Subprofessional level includes clerical ability and grants eligibility appropriate for first-level positions. The Professional level includes analytical ability and grants eligibility appropriate for both first- and second-level positions, subject to each vacancy's requirements.

What score do I need to pass?

You must obtain a general rating of at least 80.00 to pass. The current announcement does not publish a separate rounding rule, so do not infer one beyond that threshold.

How much does the exam cost?

The current examination fee is PHP 500.00. Application intake and payment instructions vary by CSC region, so use the current examination announcement and the portal or office named by your regional CSC rather than relying on an old national application-system link.

Does the Subprofessional eligibility expire?

No. The Career Service Subprofessional Eligibility earned by passing the CSE-PPT does not expire and is valid for life for appointment to first-level government positions, subject to existing civil service rules.

Can I retake the exam if I fail?

The restriction is based on any prior take, not only a failure: you may not take the same level within the three calendar months before the target examination date, and candidates who already passed that level are not eligible to take it again. Use the exact dates in the current announcement rather than converting the rule to a fixed number of days.

Who administers the exam and how do I apply?

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) administers the exam at designated sites. The current announcement directs candidates to their CSC Regional or Field Office instructions; regions may use CSC eServe, CSC OCSEAS, a Lingkod Bayani kiosk, or another stated filing process. Follow the current regional notice, present the required ID and documents, and pay the PHP 500.00 fee.