Required Pre-Employment Examinations
- The pre-employment medical requirements include:
- Blood Test
- Urinalysis
- Chest X-ray
- Drug Test
- Neuro-Psychiatric Examination (if deemed necessary)
Documentation and Forms
- Results from the required examinations must be attached to the revised CSC Form 211, also known as the Medical Certificate for Employment.
- The CSC Form 211 was specifically revised to incorporate and standardize the reporting of these pre-employment examination results.
Funding and Implementation
- Heads of departments and agencies are instructed to appropriate necessary funds to cover the costs of the required pre-employment tests.
- These examinations form a vital component of the government's Physical and Mental Fitness Program for the bureaucracy.
Legal Basis and Adoption
- The resolution adopting this policy (Resolution No. 97-4683) was formally promulgated by the CSC on December 18, 1997.
- The policy was based on prior research, including primary and secondary studies on working conditions and consultations via nationwide Area Conferences of the Council of Personnel Officers.
- The adoption and implementation were officially confirmed through CSC Memorandum Circular No. 34 dated December 22, 1997, and signed by the CSC Chairman and Commissioners.
Scope and Applicability
- The requirement applies to all officials and employees entering the government service, making it a mandatory step in the hiring process.
- The Neuro-Psychiatric Examination is conditional, administered only when necessary based on other medical findings or specific job requirements.
Importance of the Policy
- The policy ensures that newly hired government personnel meet a minimum standard of physical and mental health.
- It is designed to improve the overall efficiency, productivity, and well-being of the government workforce.
Summary of Responsibilities
- The CSC is responsible for policy creation and form revisions.
- Government department and agency heads are responsible for the implementation and funding of these pre-employment examinations.
- Medical results must be properly documented and attached to standardized forms for transparency and compliance.