QuestionsQuestions (CSC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 34)
It is issued pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 97-4683 dated December 18, 1997.
A policy requiring pre-employment mental, physical, and medical examinations as part of the Physical and Mental Fitness Program for government service applicants/entrants.
All officials and employees entering the government service.
Blood test, urinalysis, chest X-ray, drug test, and a neuro-psychiatric exam if necessary.
It is required only if necessary.
The revised CSC Form 211 (Medical Certificates for Employment).
To ensure the highest degree of productivity of CSC employees and to promote morale and efficiency.
They are enjoined to appropriate funds for the examinations as part of the government Physical and Mental Fitness Program.
December 22, 1997.
December 18, 1997.
It is a required compliance measure showing that the applicant/employee underwent the mandated pre-employment examinations and provides the official records for employment.
Five, namely: blood test, urinalysis, chest X-ray, drug test, and neuro-psychiatric exam if necessary.
Four are listed as standard requirements; the neuro-psychiatric exam is conditional—required only if necessary.
It states that pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 97-4683, the CSC “promulgates and adopts a policy” on pre-employment mental, physical-medical examinations.
It conducted primary documentary research on working conditions, secondary research through documentary review, and nationwide Area Conferences of the Council of Personnel of Officers in July and August of that year.
It resolves that the CSC Form 211 (Medical Certificate for Employment) shall be revised as per the attached details.
The Chairman is Corazon Alma G. De Leon on the memorandum circular; the resolution includes Corazon Alma G. De Leon, Thelma P. Gaminde, and Jose F. Erestain, Jr., and it is attested by Carmencita Giselle Bringas-Borillo (Board Secretary VI).