Question & AnswerQ&A (CSC OFFICE MEMORANDUM NO. 44, S. 1996)
CSC Resolution No. 965487 repeals and amends previous CSC memoranda, resolutions, and directives inconsistent with the new policies prescribed, consolidating all issuances relating to eligibilities for appointment to various positions in the PNP and Fire and Jail Bureaus for uniformity.
Only those who passed the INP Entrance Examination and the Police Officer 3rd Class Examination administered by NAPOLCOM are entitled to equivalent civil service eligibilities for appointment to police officer and related positions.
No. Eligibilities from NAPOLCOM promotional examinations, other than the INP Entrance and Police Officer 3rd Class Examinations, are not recognized as equivalent civil service eligibilities and cannot be used for permanent appointment.
They must have passed either the INP Entrance Examination, the Police Officer 3rd Class Examination, or the CSC Police Officer Entrance Examination.
Yes, but only for temporary appointments; permanent appointments require passing one of the specified examinations.
Appropriate eligibilities include Career Service (Professional) or its equivalent, PD 907/997 eligibilities, and RA 1080 eligibilities (including PBET).
It provides that the Civil Service Commission shall administer the qualifying entrance examination for policemen based on standards set by the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM).
Those appointees continue to enjoy security of tenure in their current or equivalent positions, but for promotion, they must meet the eligibility prescribed by the qualification standards for the higher positions.
It provided that eligibilities resulting from Police Officer examinations administered by NAPOLCOM are appropriate for corresponding or comparable first-level positions in occupations related to law enforcement and public safety.
To provide a uniform policy and consolidate all CSC issuances on eligibilities for appointments to various positions in these bureaus, repealing outdated or inconsistent policies to respond to current developments.