Verbal Ability
English and FilipinoVocabulary in context, grammar and usage, sentence logic, paragraph flow, and reading comprehension — in both English and Filipino.
Subprofessional · CSE-PPT
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Subprofessional exam reviewer
Coverage based on the latest publicly available CSC examination announcements. Practice by category, then sit a scored mock under a server timer.
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- Scored items
- 145
- Minutes
- ~160
- Administered
- 165 (+20 EDQ)
- 1,900+ original items
- Worked explanation on every item
- Prepaid · no auto-renew
- Independent — not CSC
- Built for mobile 4G
Categories
1369 published practice questions across 4 categories. Open a guide, then start drills.
Verbal Ability
Word meaning, structure, and reading comprehension.
595 questions · 6 topics
Explore →Numerical Ability
Operations, sequences, and word problems.
330 questions · 3 topics
Explore →General Information
Constitution, R.A. 6713, peace & rights, and environment.
304 questions · 4 topics
Explore →Clerical Ability
Filing and spelling for Subprofessional.
140 questions · 2 topics
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What's on the Subprofessional exam
145 scored items in 2 hours 40 minutes, plus 20 unscored EDQ items. You need a general rating of 80.00 to pass. Topics follow CSC's published scope.
Numerical Ability
EnglishFluency with the four operations, number patterns, and turning a word problem into an equation you can solve by hand.
General Information
EnglishWorking knowledge of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the ethics law for public servants, peace and human rights concepts, and environmental laws.
Clerical Ability
EnglishApplying filing rules quickly and consistently, and recognizing correctly spelled words under time pressure.
Who should take Subprofessional?
Subprofessional grants first level eligibility, which covers first level (clerical) government positions only. It suits examinees whose target jobs are clerical and who are stronger at speed and accuracy than at analogies and data tables. Always check the qualification standards of the vacancies you want.
FAQ
About the Subprofessional exam
What subjects are on the Subprofessional Civil Service Exam?
Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, General Information, Clerical Ability. Clerical Ability is the Subprofessional-only subject.
How many items are on the Subprofessional exam, and how long is it?
145 scored items plus 20 unscored EDQ items, in 2 hours 40 minutes. CSC does not publish an official item count per subject.
What is the passing score for Subprofessional?
A general rating of at least 80.00. CSC does not round ratings up.
What jobs does Subprofessional eligibility cover?
Career Service Subprofessional eligibility is a first level eligibility, appropriate only for first level (clerical) government positions that do not involve practice of a profession and are not covered by special laws.
Should I take Subprofessional instead of Professional?
Take Subprofessional if the jobs you will apply for are first level (clerical) positions and you are stronger at speed and accuracy than at analogies and data tables. If a vacancy asks for Professional eligibility, Subprofessional will not substitute.
Ready for a timed mock?
Free diagnostic first — then drill weak topics and sit a full or half Subprofessional mock under a server timer.
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