How to File for the August 2026 Civil Service Exam

The next nationwide Civil Service Exam (CSE-PPT) is set for August 9, 2026, and the filing window runs from May 14 to June 10, 2026. If you are planning to take it, the smartest thing you can do right now is file as early as you can.Why filing early mattersThe Civil Service Commission (CSC) accepts applications on a first-come, first-served basis. Slots are limited per testing site, and a Regional or Field Office can close filing before June 10 once it reaches its target number of applicants. This happens fast in high-demand areas like NCR.Filing early is the single easiest way to secure a slot at your preferred testing site, instead of getting stuck with a far one or missing this cycle entirely.What to prepareBefore you file, get these ready:A fully accomplished CS Form No. 100 (Revised 2023), printed on legal-size bond paper. You can download it from the CSC website or pick up a copy at any CSC Regional or Field Office.Four (4) passport-size ID photos, each with a name tag and your signature over your printed full name.The original and a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID accepted by the CSC.The ₱500 examination fee.How filing works (check your region first)Here is the part most people miss: the filing method depends on your region.Some regions accept walk-in filing directly at the Regional or Field Office.Others require you to book an online appointment first before you can come in to file.Some use an online slot reservation system through the CSC website.Because the process is not the same everywhere, check the specific guidelines of the CSC Regional or Field Office where you plan to take the exam before you go. The official directory and the full details (Examination Announcement No. 03, s. 2026) are on csc.gov.ph.Plan your review backward from the exam dateOnce your slot is confirmed, you have a fixed date to work toward, and that changes everything. Count the weeks back from August 9 and give each subject area its own block: Verbal, Numerical, Analytical, and General Information. A real deadline turns vague intentions like "I will review when I have time" into an actual schedule you can follow.A simple way to start: take a full mock exam now to see exactly where you stand, then spend your strongest weeks on your weakest parts.That is exactly what Trial Exam is built for. You can take a free mock exam to get your score broken down part by part, find out which areas are pulling you down, and build your review plan around the data instead of guessing. File early, then start training smart.