Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles announced the application period for the 2 June 2024 Fire Officer Examination (FOE), Penology Officer Examination (POE), and Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) is set from 4 March to 3 April 2024. 

"We are pleased to announce the upcoming administration of the FOE, POE, and BCLTE across 16 regions nationwide, offering opportunities for individuals aspiring to serve in crucial roles as fire officers, penology officers, local treasurers, and assistant local treasurers. We urge applicants to promptly submit their applications, as they will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis," said Chairperson Nograles. 

He added that acceptance of applications may close any time even before the deadline once the CSC Regional Office or Field Office has already reached the target number of applicants for the FOE, POE, and BCLTE.  Based on Examination Announcement Nos. 1 and 2, s. 2024 posted in the CSC website, applicants for the FOE and POE must strictly meet the following qualifications:

• Filipino citizen;
• At least 21 to 35 years old (for FOE), and at least 18 years old (for POE) on the date of filing of application;
• Mentally and physically fit;
• Has good moral character; 
• Has not been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude, or of disgraceful or immoral conduct, dishonesty, examination irregularity, drunkenness, or addiction to drugs; and
• Has not been dishonorably discharged from military service, or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government.

In addition, interested takers of the FOE must possess a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of learning, while those who would take the POE must have at least graduated from the K-12 program or a high school graduate under the old program.

Meanwhile, Examination Announcement No. 3, s. 2024 specifies that applicants for the BCLTE must meet the following requirements:

• Filipino citizen;
• At least 18 years old on the date of filing of application;
• Has good moral character;
• Has not been convicted by final judgement of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude, or disgraceful or immoral conduct, dishonesty, examination irregularity, drunkenness, or addiction to drugs;
• Has not been dishonorably discharged from military service, or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government; and
• Has a bachelor’s degree on the date of filing of application.

Applicants for any of the three exams should submit the following requirements:

• Fully accomplished application form (appropriate CS Form No. 100);
• Four (4) pieces of identical passport size ID pictures with name tag (read the examination advisory for the complete specifications);
  Original and photocopy of any of the following accepted ID cards: Driver’s License/Temporary Driver’s License/Student Driver’s Permit; Passport; PRC License; SSS ID; GSIS ID (UMID); Voter’s ID/Voter’s Certification; BIR ID (ATM type/TIN card type with picture); PhilHealth ID (must have the bearer’s name, clear picture, signature and PhilHealth number); Company/Office ID; School ID; Police Clearance/Police Clearance Certificate; Postal ID; Barangay ID; NBI Clearance; Seaman’s Book; HDMF Transaction ID; PWD ID; Solo Parent ID; Senior Citizen’s ID; CSC Eligibility Card; Philippine Identification or PhilID Card; and
• Examination fee of PHP700.

For the complete text of application requirements, scope of the exam, and passing grade, applicants are advised to check the said advisories, which are all accessible at the CSC website. 

Eligibility

The purpose of the FOE, POE, and BCLTE is to create a list of eligible candidates for specific functional positions within the government.

The Fire Officer Eligibility and Penology Officer Eligibility are both second level qualifications tailored for positions at the second level within fire protection and jail management and penology services, as well as other functionally related services. However, these qualifications are not applicable to ranks within the Philippine National Police.

Meanwhile, the Local Treasurer Eligibility is a second level eligibility appropriate for appointment only to local treasurer and assistant local treasurer positions, and to positions under the financial services which do not involve practice of profession and are not covered by any Bar/Board or special law.