THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) yesterday announced it has amended requirements for fist-level positions in government to allow the hiring of graduates of K to 12 Basic Education Program.
Under CSC Resolution No. 2500229 issued on March 6, 2025, the updated guidelines now formally recognize Junior High School (Grade 10) and Senior High School (Grade 12) graduates under the K to 12 curriculum as eligible for first-level government positions.
The commission said the amendments were necessary to reflect changes in the national education system.
The key amendments were:
* From High School Graduate, to High School Graduate (prior to 2016) or Completion of Grade 10/Junior High School (starting 2016).
* From High School Graduate or Completion of relevant vocational/trade course, to High School Graduate (prior to 2016), or Completion of Grade 10/Junior High School (starting 2016), or Completion of relevant vocational/trade course;
* From Completion of two years of college to Completion of 2 years of college (prior to 2018), or Completion of Grade 12/Senior High School (starting 2016).
* Completion of two years of college or High School Graduate with relevant vocational/trade course, to Completion of two years of college (prior to 2018), or High School Graduate with relevant vocational/trade course (prior to 2018), or Completion of Grade 12/Senior High School under the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Track, or Completion of Grade 10/Junior High School with relevant vocational/trade course (TESDA NC II) (starting 2018).
First-level positions involve clerical, trade, craft, custodial, or other sub-professional work in both supervisory and non-supervisory roles.
The CSC clarified that the revised education standards do not apply to positions that require specific higher education degrees or the practice of professions regulated by board laws
It said the policy shift aligns the qualification standards with the outcomes of the K to 12 education reforms and aims to broaden opportunities for younger Filipinos to join the civil service.
However, the CSC emphasized that prospective applicants must still meet the other qualification requirements of the positions, such as relevant training, experience, and eligibility for purposes of appointment to said positions.
Likewise, hiring of personnel remains discretionary on the part of the appointing officer or authority in accordance with existing civil service law, rules, and regulations.
