Liability of Government Employees Involved in Examination Process
- Government employees serving as examinees, examiners, proctors, watchers, or supervisors who commit such violations are held liable under applicable laws (Presidential Decree No. 807 and CSC MC No. 30, series of 1989).
- Penalties may include dismissal or forced resignation.
- Dismissal or forced resignation includes disqualification from taking civil service examinations for a period between one and five years.
- Other disabilities prescribed by the Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations also apply.
- Any eligibility obtained during the period of disqualification is null and void.
Sanctions Against Non-Government Employees Committing Examination Violations
- Non-government employees committing similar acts of cheating or fraud are disqualified from taking civil service examinations for a period of one to three years.
- Eligibility procured through fraudulent means is cancelled.
- Any eligibility obtained during the disqualification period is considered null and void.
Early Examination Eligibility for Disqualified Persons
- Disqualified persons not employed by the government may take the civil service examination earlier than the disqualification period if they secure proper clearance from the Civil Service Commission.
- Clearance is granted based on meritorious grounds.
Additional Legal Consequences
- Sanctions imposed by the memorandum circular are without prejudice to the filing of criminal charges where evidence supports such action.
Effective Date and Authority
- The memorandum circular takes effect immediately as of January 8, 1990.
- Authority is derived from CSC Resolution No. 90-016 dated January 5, 1990, and signed by CSC Chairman Patricia A. Sto. Tomas.