1. Granted under Presidential Decree (PD) No. 997;



2. Conferred on scientific & technological specialists, as follows:

1. Fields of study listed under Section 1 of PD 997:



1. Applied Sciences



1. Agricultural Science - Agronomy; Animal Husbandry; Plant Breeding; Plant Physiology; Plant Pathology; Soil Science; Horticulture; Plant Entomology; Fisheries (S & T)
2. Food Science - Food Technology
3. Medical Science - Physiology; Parasitology



2. Biological Sciences - Botany; Zoology; Biology (S & T); Microbiology; Paleontology; Ecology; Physical Anthropology



3. Biophysical Sciences - Biophysics; Biochemistry; Health Physics; Environmental Science



4. Physical Sciences - Physics; Meteorology; Geophysics; Geochemistry; Astronomy; Seismology; Archeology; Astrophysics; Oceanography



5. Engineering Sciences - Nuclear Engineering; Geothermal Engineering; Textile Engineering; Ceramic Technology



6. Mathematics - Pure and Applied Mathematics including Statistics



2. Appropriate for first and second level positions in the government not covered by Bar/Board/special laws.

General Requirements:

-	Properly accomplished Application Form (CS Form 101-A, Revised 2005);
-	Three (3) pieces of identical, recent (not more than three months upon filing) 1x1 I.D. picture with full name tag (first name, middle initial, last name, and extension name, if any);

Note:

Scanned, computer-enhanced, photocopied, and cut-out pictures; pictures with computer-generated and/or incomplete name tag; and pictures without name tag are not accepted.

-	Original and photocopy of at least one (1) valid I.D. card with name, picture and signature of the applicant, and name and signature of the issuing officer (i.e. Driver's License, BIR ID, GSIS/SSS ID, Postal ID, Voter's ID, current Office/School ID, or valid Passport);
-	Original and photocopy of Birth Certificate of the applicant (NSO-issued);
-	For female married applicants, original and photocopy of Marriage Certificate of the applicant (NSO-issued); and
-	If filing of application is coursed through a representative: Authorization letter executed by the applicant; and Original and photocopy of at least one (1) valid I.D. card of the representative.

Specific Requirements:

-	Duly certified service record or certification of employment that includes a statement of the head of office/school regarding his/her assessment of the applicant's research or teaching proficiency.
-	Original and photocopy of Transcript of record and Diploma
-	List of subjects taught/being taught indicating the course number, descriptive title, and duration of teaching of the subjects duly certified by the dean or any school authority. For applicants who are teaching/have taught in college or graduate level, include only subjects relevant to the desired eligibility
-	Other documents such as: Published research paper/technical reports for concluded scientific research, or progress reports for researches still in progress. The reports must be certified as true copy by authorities to whom the original copies were submitted. Certification of research proficiency indicating the title of scientific research project/s the applicant has participated in and the duration and nature of participation and/or responsibilities of the applicant in the research project.

WHERE TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR PD 997

1. Properly accomplished CS Form 101-A (Revised 2005), together with the pictures and requirements, must be submitted to the DOST Secretariat, Bicutan, Taguig City.



2. Applicants, whose applications have been duly approved by the PD 997 Committee, shall go to the CSC Central Office for the processing and issuance of their Certificate of Eligibility only upon official endorsement by the PD 997 Committee