Title
Civil service eligibility via 10-year service
Law
Republic Act No. 186
Decision Date
Jun 21, 1947
Republic Act No. 186, enacted in 1947, allows teachers and other civil service employees in the Philippines to be considered civil service eligibles without taking an examination, provided they meet certain educational qualifications and have been in continuous government service for ten years.

Law Summary

Civil Service Eligibility for Other Government Officials and Employees

  • Non-teaching officials or employees in civil service positions who have continuously served for at least ten years are also deemed civil service eligibles with permanent status.
  • Classification of eligibility based on educational attainment at the time of appointment is as follows:
    • First Grade: College degree holders
    • Second Grade: Academic or vocational high school graduates
    • Third Grade: Persons possessing any level of education

Effectivity of the Act

  • The provisions of this Act take effect immediately upon its approval on June 21, 1947.

Key Legal Concepts and Implications

  • The law bypasses the need for civil service examinations for individuals meeting educational and continuous service requirements.
  • It affirms the permanent status and associated rights of these employees, promoting job security.
  • Classification by educational attainment at appointment affects the civil service eligibility grade.
  • The Act overrides any existing laws or regulations contrary to its provisions, ensuring its precedence in the covered cases.

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