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.