CSC launches new computerized exam system

MANILA -- The Civil Service Commission launched recently its CSC Computerized Examination System (Comex), a new process in the conduct of the civil service examinations for those wanting to enter government service.

The CSC launched its new computerized examination system at its main office in Batasan Hills, Quezon City by showing to the public how the system works.

CSC senior officer Edith Almirez said the Comex is a tamper-proof secured system that integrates and streamlines the application and examination process.

She said examination through the Comex is an easy process - where the public can register their application anywhere and anytime as long as they have Internet connection.

She said those interested can apply online and select the preferred exam schedule such as the date and time of examination, location of the venue, confirmation of the slot, identity verification and the payment of the examination fee of P600.

"The applicant can also have their photo, biometrics and digital signature captured," Almirez said.

The duration of the actual test program, is either a three-hour general ability test for the professional level or the 2.5 hours for the subprofessional level.

The full implementation of the new computerized examination system will start on the third week of January at the CSC head office in Diliman, Quezon City. The CSC regional offices will implement the new online system towards the 2nd quarter of 2014.

The Comex was jointly developed by the CSC Examination, Recruitment, and Placement Office and the Department of Science and Technology's Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI).

The CSC said the pencil-paper mode of examination is still available for those who prefer the written exam.

For more information on the new examination system, the public may contact the CSC Examination, Recruitment and Placement Office at telephone numbers (02) 931-7935; 931-7939; 931-4138 or email at erpo@webmail.csc.gov.ph - Nica Estorias and Rica Fernandez