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Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Eligibility

— granted under  Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1569.
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 Granted to barangay-based volunteer workers for rendering at least two (2) years of continuous and satisfactory nutrition services and other related activities such as community health, backyard food production, environmental sanitation, culture, mental feeding, and family planning to the barangay;
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 The BNS eligibility is a first level eligibility and may be considered for appointment to positions which do not require written examination, provided the appointee meets the education, training, experience and other requirements of the position. (Provided under  CSC MC No. 4, s. 2001)

General Requirements:

1.
 Properly accomplished Application Form (CS Form 101-A, Revised 2005);
2.
 Three (3) pieces of identical I.D. pictures with specifications, as follows:
 
a.
 1” x 1” size
 
b.
 Printed on quality photo paper
 
c.
 Must show the subject applicant in standard close-up shot (from shoulder level up with the name tag below the chin);
 
d.

With full name tag

   
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 The name tag must show the applicant’s complete name in any of the following proper order/format:
     
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First Name-Middle Initial-Last Name-Extension Name (if any); or
     
•
Last Name-First Name-Extension Name (if any)-Middle Initial.
   
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The name tag should not be computerized/computer-generated/computer-inserted, meaning, the applicant should have his/her picture taken while holding his/her written name tag.

 
e.

Taken within the last three months prior to filing of application
 

NOTE:  The following pictures are NOT  accepted:

   
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 Scanned, computer-enhanced, photocopied, and cut-out pictures;
   
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Pictures showing subject applicant not in standard close-up shot (lower than shoulder level; please see item 2c of General Requirements);

   
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 Pictures with the name on the name tag not written in proper order/format;
   
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 Pictures with incomplete and/or computer-generated name tag; and
   
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Pictures without name tag.
3.
Original and photocopy of any of the following I.D. cards, which must be valid (not expired) upon filing of application, and bears the applicant’s name, picture and signature, and the issuing officer’s name and signature:
 
a.

Office/Company/School I.D.

 
b.
 GSIS I.D. (with signature of the applicant)
 
c.

SSS I.D.

 
d.
 Driver’s License
 
e.
 PRC License
 
f.
 BIR I.D. (ATM/card with picture type)
 
g.
 Voter’s I.D.
 
h.
 Barangay I.D.
 
i.
 Postal I.D.
 
j.
 Passport (with signature of the applicant)
 
k.
 Police clearance (with picture)
  NOTE:  Any other I.D. card NOT included in the above list shall NOT be honored/accepted.
4.
 Original and photocopy of Birth Certificate of the applicant authenticated/issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO);
5.
 For female married applicants, original and photocopy of Marriage Certificate of the  applicant authenticated/issued by the NSO; and
6.
 If filing of the application is coursed through a representative:
 
a.
 Authorization letter executed by the  applicant; and
 
b.
 Original and photocopy of at least one (1) valid I.D. card of the representative as listed under Item no. 3 hereof.

Specific Requirements:

1.
 Diploma or authentic evidence of completion of high school course;
2.
 Certification of residency in the barangay for at least six (6) years, and can speak the dialect;
3.
 Certification of completion of the prescribed 10-day training course and  20-day practicum in the barangay where applicant is assigned;
4.
 Certification that the applicant has obtained a passing mark in the accomplishment of targets set in the action plan;
5.
 Copies of monthly accomplishment report (NNC Form 5) for the last two years authenticated by the nutrition action officer;
6.

Copies of BNS performance evaluation sheets for the last two years authenticated by the nutrition action officer for services rendered from  Jan. 1, 1981;
7.

Certification of continuous and satisfactory service as BNS by the nutrition action officer and attested by the district/city nutrition program coordinator; and

8.
 Copies of MOA or contract of service as BNS for the last two years.
WHERE TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR BNS ELIGIBILITY 

Properly accomplished CS Form 101-A (Revised 2005), together with the pictures and requirements, must be submitted to the CSC Regional or Field Office concerned.

NOTE:   While filing of application may be coursed through a representative, the applicant shall be required to appear personally before the CSCRO for the proper issuance and acceptance of the Certificate of Eligibility, should the application be approved. Representative/s shall not be allowed to receive the Certificate of Eligibility on behalf of the applicant-grantee.

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