QuestionsQuestions (CSC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 11)
It sets a uniform standard in determining the appropriate employment status for every appointment issued in the government, based on eligibility requirements and the nature/terms of the appointment.
Permanent status is issued when the person meets all requirements of the position, including the appropriate civil service eligibility, in accordance with law, rules, and standards.
Temporary status is issued when the appointee meets the requirements for the position except civil service eligibility, and only in the absence of qualified civil service eligible persons who are willing to accept the appointment.
If issued in the interest of the service, it must not exceed twelve (12) months, and the appointee may be replaced sooner if a qualified civil service eligible becomes available and is willing to accept.
Co-terminous status is issued when the appointment is characterized by confidentiality by the appointing authority, is subject to the appointing authority’s pleasure, or is co-existent with the appointing authority or the tenure/project/fixed period, as categorized in the circular.
It applies when the appointment is co-existent with the duration of a particular project for which employment was made or subject to availability of funds for that project.
It is co-existent with the tenure of the appointing authority.
It means the position is deemed automatically abolished upon the resignation, separation, or termination of the incumbent (security of tenure is guaranteed during the incumbent’s tenure).
It is an appointment limited to a fixed duration, after which the position is deemed abolished upon expiration of the specified period.
Because the co-terminous nature determines the life of the position (and not necessarily the employee’s tenure), affecting how the position ceases or continues depending on the category.
For co-terminous with the incumbent, the appointee’s security of tenure is guaranteed during the appointee’s incumbency; for co-terminous with a specific period, security of tenure is limited to the specific period.
It recognizes provisional and substitute status of appointment as provided and defined under the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (RA 4670).
It means appointments presented for approval/confirmation must correctly reflect the proper CSC-recognized status; otherwise, CSC will refuse to act on them until compliant.
Generally no; permanent status requires meeting all requirements including the appropriate civil service eligibility. If eligibility is lacking, the appointment may be temporary, subject to conditions in the circular.
If a qualified civil service eligible becomes available and is willing to accept the appointment, the temporary appointee may be replaced sooner.
No. If the appointment is co-terminous with a specific period, security of tenure is limited to that period and the position is deemed abolished upon expiration.
Co-terminous with the project; co-terminous with the appointing authority; co-terminous with the incumbent; and co-terminous with a specific period.