Introduction: When taking the Civil Service Exam, it is essential to present a valid identification card or document for verification purposes. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has provided a list of accepted I.D. cards/documents to ensure the integrity and security of the examination process. This article aims to provide an overview of the accepted I.D. cards/documents and their guidelines for examinees.
Accepted I.D. Cards/Documents Guidelines:
I.D. CARD (original):
- Preferably the same I.D. card presented during the filing of the exam application.
- In case of loss or unavailability, any other accepted I.D. card may be presented.
- Photocopies or cellphone photos of I.D. cards are not accepted.
- All other I.D. cards not included in the list of accepted I.D. cards/documents will not be honored.
Expired I.D. Card:
- As a last resort, an expired I.D. card may be presented for admission on examination day.
- The expiry date of the I.D. card must be within the preceding month/s of the year reckoning the date of examination (from 01 January 2024 to 02 March 2024).
Additional Requirement:
- If an I.D. card does not have a date of birth, examinees should also bring their original Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority or the Local Civil Registry.
List of Accepted I.D. Cards/Documents:
- Driver’s License Card / Temporary Driver’s License
- LTO O.R. must be presented together with old Driver’s License; O.R alone is not allowed.
- Student Driver’s Permit
- Passport
- PRC License Card
- SSS I.D. card
- GSIS I.D. (UMID) card
- Voter’s I.D. Card / Voter’s Certification
- I.D. Card (ATM typo-TIN card type with picture)
- PhilHealth I.D. Card
- Must have the bearer’s name, clear picture, signature, and number
- Company/Office I.D. Card
- School I.D. card
- Police Clearance/Police Clearance Certificate (with picture)
- Postal I.D. card
- Barangay I.D. Card
- NBI Clearance
- Seaman’s Book
- HDMF Transaction I.D. Card
- PWD I.D. card
- Solo Parent I.D. Card
- Senior Citizen’s I.D. Card
- CSC Eligibility Card
- Implemented only beginning with the May 3, 2015 CSE-PPT
- Philippine Identification (PhilID) Card
- Based on Republic Act No. 11055 and Executive Order No. 162 dated 14 February 2022.
- The PhilID card issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority is accepted as a valid I.D.
- It includes both formats: ePhilID (paper-printed, may or may not be laminated) and PVC card-printed.
Conclusion: To ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience during the Civil Service Exam, it is crucial to bring a valid identification card or document from the list of accepted I.D. cards/documents provided by the CSC. Examinees should carefully review the guidelines and ensure compliance to avoid any issues on examination day. By presenting the required identification, examinees can proceed with confidence and focus on performing their best in the exam.