Requirements for Eligibility (Section 2)
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in any approved field.
- Plus one of the following:
- Minimum 3 years continuous relevant research/teaching experience or patented invention.
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in any specified field from CHED-recognized school.
- Documentary Requirements:
- Duly filled CS Form 101-A (Revised 2005).
- Three (3) recent ID photos with official name tags in specific format.
- Assessment fee of Php 100 payable to DOST.
- Five copies each of:
- Certified statement of duties/responsibilities.
- Transcript of records and diploma (authenticated photocopy).
- Recommendation from office/school head assessing research/teaching proficiency.
- Certified list of S&T subjects taught and duration.
- Additional documents such as published research papers, certification of research proficiency, patented invention certificates.
- Requirements when claiming Certificate of Eligibility (CEO):
- Application receipt.
- Valid original and photocopy of government-issued ID.
- Authenticated birth certificate, marriage certificate (for married females).
- Processing fee of Php 150 (Postal Money Order if claimed via CSC Regional Office).
Duties and Responsibilities (Section 3)
- Applicant:
- Submit complete application and documents.
- Undergo interview if required.
- Pay applicable fees.
- PD 997 Secretariat:
- Verify completeness of applications.
- Issue receipts.
- Notify applicants of deficiencies.
- Prepare applicant profiles.
- Endorse complete applications to PD 997 Committee.
- Notify approved applicants and submit list to CSC.
- PD 997 Committee:
- Quarterly convening to evaluate applications.
- Conduct interviews as necessary.
- Approve eligibility applications.
- Endorse qualified applicants to CSC.
- Civil Service Commission:
- Approve any new fields proposed.
- Grant eligibility and issue certificates.
- Maintain monthly master list of eligibles.
- Provide list to DOST.
- Participate in Committee deliberations as needed.
Application Process (Section 4)
- Applications may be submitted to DOST Regional Offices or directly to the DOST Central Office.
- Applications received by CSC or DOST Regional Offices are forwarded to DOST Central Office for processing.
- The Secretariat checks for completeness; incomplete applications will be returned for supplementation.
- Complete applications go to the PD 997 Committee for evaluation and possible interview.
- Committee assesses qualifications with equal weight to academic programs and experience.
- Approved lists are sent to CSC for the grant of eligibility.
- CSC issues Certificates of Eligibility upon submission of required documents.
- CSC maintains the master register of eligibles.
Appropriateness and Effectivity of Eligibility (Section 5)
- Eligibility conferred is suitable for first and second level government positions not governed by Bar, Board, or other special laws.
- The eligibility becomes effective on the date of approval by the PD 997 Committee.
Effectivity and Repealing Clauses (Sections 6 and 7)
- These Rules and Regulations take effect upon approval by the Civil Service Commission.
- Previous rules inconsistent with these provisions are repealed or modified accordingly.