- Study guideWhat Is the Civil Service Exam (CSE)? A Complete Beginner's GuideWhat the Philippine Civil Service Exam is, who needs to take it, the two exam levels, what it covers and what a passing result gets you.Read guide →
- Study guideProfessional vs Subprofessional Level: Which CSE Should You Take?The difference between the Professional and Subprofessional levels of the Civil Service Exam, and how to choose the one that fits your goals.Read guide →
- Study guideHow to Apply for the Civil Service Exam: Step-by-Step GuideA general step-by-step guide to applying for the Civil Service Exam in the Philippines, from checking the announcement to exam day, with tips to avoid common mistakes.Read guide →
- Study guideHow to Study for the Civil Service Exam: A 4-Week Review PlanA practical 4-week study plan for the Civil Service Exam with daily habits, a weekly schedule and tips for reaching the 80% passing score.Read guide →
- Study guideVerbal Ability Tips: How to Improve Your English for the Civil Service ExamPractical tips for the Verbal Ability section of the Civil Service Exam: vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and sentence arrangement.Read guide →
- Study guideNumerical Ability Tips: Shortcuts and Formulas for the Civil Service ExamUseful tips, shortcuts and formulas for the Numerical Ability section of the Civil Service Exam, including number series, fractions, percentages and word problems.Read guide →
- Study guideGeneral Information Review Topics for the Civil Service ExamThe main topics to study for the General Information section of the Civil Service Exam: the Philippine Constitution, RA 6713, civil service rules and more.Read guide →
- Study guideCivil Service Exam Day Tips: What to Bring and How to Stay CalmExam day tips for the Civil Service Exam: how to prepare the night before, what to bring, how to manage your time and keep calm during the test.Read guide →
- Study guideAnalytical Ability Tips: Logic, Analogies and Patterns ExplainedHow to answer analogy, logic, syllogism and pattern questions in the Analytical Ability section of the Civil Service Exam, with worked examples.Read guide →
- Study guideClerical Ability Tips: Filing, Spelling and Checking DetailsPractical tips for the Clerical Ability section of the Civil Service Exam: alphabetical and numerical filing, spelling and comparing details accurately and quickly.Read guide →
- Study guideNumber Series Shortcuts: 8 Patterns to Solve Any SequenceEight common number series patterns for the Civil Service Exam with worked examples, plus a quick method for deciding which pattern applies.Read guide →
- Study guideFractions, Percentages and Ratio: Worked Examples for the CSEStep-by-step worked examples of fractions, percentages, ratio, average and basic word problems commonly seen in the Numerical Ability section of the Civil Service Exam.Read guide →
- Study guideGrammar Rules You Must Know for the Civil Service ExamThe most tested English grammar rules in the Civil Service Exam, with clear examples: subject-verb agreement, tenses, pronouns, parallelism and commonly confused words.Read guide →
- Study guideReading Comprehension Strategies for the Civil Service ExamA practical method for answering reading comprehension questions in the Verbal Ability section of the Civil Service Exam: main idea, inference, vocabulary in context and tone.Read guide →
- Study guidePhilippine Constitution Review Guide for the Civil Service ExamA study guide to the 1987 Philippine Constitution for the Civil Service Exam: articles, the three branches, constitutional commissions, suffrage and amendments.Read guide →
- Study guideRA 6713 Explained: Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public OfficialsA simple explanation of Republic Act No. 6713 for the Civil Service Exam: the norms of conduct, duties of public servants, prohibited acts and statements of assets, liabilities and net worth.Read guide →
- Study guide10 Common Mistakes Civil Service Exam Takers Make (and How to Avoid Them)The ten most common mistakes that cost CSE examinees points, from poor time management to reviewing the wrong way, and how to avoid every one of them.Read guide →
- Study guideTime Management in the Civil Service Exam: How to Finish Every SectionHow to manage your time during the Civil Service Exam: pacing per question, the two-pass method, when to guess and how to practice with a timer.Read guide →
- Study guideVocabulary Building for the Civil Service Exam: Word Roots and Daily HabitsHow to build your English vocabulary for the Civil Service Exam using common prefixes, roots and suffixes, context clues and a simple daily routine.Read guide →
Civil Service Exam Study Guides
Free, practical guides to help you understand the Civil Service Exam and prepare for it, from applying to exam day.