Law Summary
Repeal of Previous Policies
- CSC Resolution No. 965487 repeals Memorandum Circular No. 7, s. 1986 and other inconsistent directives.
- Promotes uniformity and responsiveness to current developments in civil service appointment policies.
Eligibility from NAPOLCOM-Administered Examinations
- Only INP Entrance and Police Officer 3rd Class Examinations administered by NAPOLCOM entitle a successful examinee to civil service eligibility for permanent appointment.
- Passing other NAPOLCOM examinations does not confer equivalent civil service eligibility.
Security of Tenure for Current Appointees
- Individuals previously appointed on permanent status based on passing NAPOLCOM exams retain security of tenure in their current or equivalent positions.
- For promotions, such appointees must meet the eligibility requirements prescribed by the qualification standards of the new position.
Appointments to Police Officer and Senior Police Officer Positions
- Appointment eligibility requires passing one of the following:
- INP Entrance Examination
- Police Officer 3rd Class Examination
- CSC Police Officer Entrance Examination
- Eligibilities from the aforementioned examinations are appropriate for first-level uniformed and non-uniformed positions in the Fire and Jail Bureaus.
- Holders of Career Service Subprofessional eligibility may be temporarily appointed to Police Officer I positions.
Eligibilities for Second Level Positions
- Appropriate eligibilities include:
- Career Service Professional eligibility or its equivalent
- Eligibilities under Presidential Decrees 907 or 997
- Eligibilities under Republic Act 1080, including the Philippine Bar Examination Test (PBET)
Legal and Constitutional Basis
- CSC’s authority is derived from Section 3B, Article IX of the 1987 Constitution to establish a career system and promote efficiency.
- RA 6975 places the PNP, Fire, and Jail Bureaus under the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and under CSC jurisdiction.
- CSC administers qualifying examinations based on NAPOLCOM standards, as per Section 32 of RA 6975.
Promotion Examination Policies
- While agency-administered promotional examinations are acknowledged for internal assessment, a uniform civil service policy governs formal promotional eligibilities.
- Promotional eligibilities granted by NAPOLCOM examinations, other than the specified entrance exams, are not recognized as civil service eligibilities.
Effectivity and Implementation
- The provisions take immediate effect upon promulgation.
- All policies inconsistent with CSC Resolution No. 965487 are amended or repealed to maintain consistent appointment standards across PNP, Fire, and Jail Bureaus.