Civil Service Exam Reviewer
Every subject on the CSE-PPT, broken into the topics it actually tests, with worked examples you can read for free: numerical, verbal, and analytical ability, clerical operations, and general information. Alongside them, step-by-step guides for coverage, scoring, and applying. Start with your weakest area, or work straight down.
Forty questions, forty minutes, free account. See where you stand against the 80% pass mark.
Diagnose, drill, simulate.
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Diagnose
One free full-length diagnostic tells you whether you'd pass today, and names the subject dragging you under 80%.
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Drill
Work the per-subject reviewers below for your weakest areas. Each has worked examples and a focused drill.
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Simulate
Then work under a clock until 80% is automatic. Pacing is its own skill, separate from knowing the material.
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Every ability area on the CSE-PPT.
Pick a subject to read the reviewer and try worked examples. Each page is written for the actual CSE item style, not generic test prep.
Numerical Ability
4 topicsArithmetic without a calculator, plus word problems. Usually the fastest subtest to raise a score on. Open the numerical ability reviewer →
- Civil Service Exam Numerical Reasoning ReviewerFree CSE-PPT numerical reasoning reviewer. The full Numerical Ability subtest: basic operations, word problems, and number series, with worked examples and drill paths.
- Civil Service Exam Basic Operations ReviewerFree CSE-PPT basic operations reviewer. Fractions, decimals, percentages, and order of operations, with the no-calculator shortcuts the exam expects.
- Civil Service Exam Word Problems ReviewerFree CSE-PPT word problems reviewer: work, distance, age, mixture and percentage problems, with the standard formulas and full worked examples.
- Civil Service Exam Number Sequence ReviewerFree CSE-PPT number sequence reviewer. Arithmetic, geometric, recursive, and second-difference patterns with worked examples and a 30-second solve method.
Verbal Ability
5 topicsGrammar, vocabulary, and reading in both English and Filipino. Tested in both languages, so drill both. Open the verbal ability reviewer →
- Civil Service Exam Vocabulary ReviewerFree CSE-PPT vocabulary reviewer for the Civil Service Exam. Synonyms, antonyms, idioms and worked examples in both English and Filipino. Drill what is tested.
- Civil Service Exam Grammar & Correct Usage ReviewerFree CSE-PPT grammar and correct-usage reviewer. Subject-verb agreement, pronoun reference, parallel structure, and Filipino grammar with worked examples and drills.
- FilipinoFree CSE-PPT Filipino reviewer: kasingkahulugan, kasalungat, ng versus nang, pang-uri agreement, and Filipino reading comprehension, with worked examples and answers.
- Civil Service Exam Paragraph Organization ReviewerFree CSE-PPT paragraph organization reviewer. Order scrambled sentences using topic-sentence, transition-word and chronological cues, with worked examples.
- Civil Service Exam Reading Comprehension ReviewerFree CSE-PPT reading comprehension reviewer. Main-idea, inference, and tone-detection methods for English and Filipino passages, with worked examples and drills.
Analytical Ability
3 topicsLogic, analogies, and reading data. Less calculation, more whether a conclusion actually follows. Open the analytical ability reviewer →
- Civil Service Exam Word Analogy ReviewerFree CSE-PPT analogy reviewer. Learn the seven analogy relation types and the name-and-test method. English and Filipino worked examples included.
- Civil Service Exam Logic & Reasoning ReviewerFree CSE-PPT logical reasoning reviewer. Categorical syllogisms, valid inference rules, assumption identification, and the conclusion-test method.
- Civil Service Exam Data Interpretation ReviewerFree CSE-PPT data interpretation reviewer. Read tables and bar/line charts under time. Worked examples for percent change, ratio comparison, and projection items.
Clerical Operations
2 topicsSubprofessional only. Alphabetizing, filing, and spelling under time pressure. Open the clerical operations reviewer →
- Civil Service Exam Clerical Ability ReviewerFree CSE-PPT Subprofessional clerical ability reviewer. Filing rules, name and number checking, spelling, and how to spot mismatches under time. Worked examples included.
- Civil Service Exam Spelling ReviewerFree CSE-PPT Subprofessional spelling reviewer: the most commonly misspelled words on the exam, the patterns behind them, and Filipino spelling traps.
General Information
2 topicsThe 1987 Constitution, RA 6713, peace and human rights. Concrete topics you can actually study. Open the general information reviewer →
- Civil Service Exam General Information Reviewer (RA 6713 & current affairs)Free CSE-PPT general information reviewer: the Code of Conduct (RA 6713), Constitution highlights, peace and human rights, and environment topics, with worked examples.
- Philippine Constitution Reviewer (1987)Free CSE-PPT reviewer on the 1987 Philippine Constitution: Bill of Rights, State Policies, the three branches, citizenship and suffrage, with worked examples.
Everything else you need to know.
Applying, requirements, schedule, scoring, and the strategy that turns a near-miss into a pass, answered with sources from the CSC.
Civil Service Mock Exam
A civil service mock exam is a timed practice test that mirrors the real Career Service Exam (CSE-PPT): same item types, same distribution, same clock. Ours is free, runs in your browser, and gives you a per-subject score the moment you submit. The diagnostic needs a free account, nothing more.
Civil Service Exam Practice Test
The fastest practice test is the free 40-item diagnostic: it samples all four subtests and scores you instantly, so you find your weakest area before you study. From there, drill that subtest with focused practice questions, then prove progress on a full-length timed mock.
CSE Mock Exam 2026
A CSE mock exam is a timed practice test that mirrors the real CSE-PPT: same item types, same clock. Our 2026 mock is free, runs in your browser, and gives you a per-subject score the moment you submit. The diagnostic needs a free account, nothing more.
What is the passing score for the Civil Service Exam?
A general rating of at least 80.00, the same for Professional and Subprofessional. No curve, no partial pass, no make-up for one weak subtest. You either clear 80.00 overall or you don't.
Civil Service Exam coverage 2026: what's actually on the paper
Professional: 170 items across Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Analytical Ability, and General Information. Subprofessional: 165 items across Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Clerical Ability, and General Information. You need a general rating of at least 80.00 to pass either level.
How to apply for the Civil Service Exam
Register on the CSC Online Recruitment System (csc.gov.ph), upload required documents, pay the ₱500 fee, and choose your testing center. The process takes 30-60 minutes once you have your documents ready.
Civil Service Exam requirements
Filipino citizens, 18 or older, with valid ID. Bachelor's degree required to use Professional eligibility (but not to take the test). No criminal disqualifications for most applicants.
Civil Service Exam schedule 2026
The CSE-PPT runs twice a year, typically March and August. The CSC publishes the exact 2026 dates and registration windows on its official website (csc.gov.ph). This guide explains how to track the schedule and plan your study cycle around it.
How to Pass the Civil Service Exam 2026
Diagnose with a free mock, find your weakest subject, drill it with explanations, then sit timed full mocks and re-measure. Repeat until your mock scores clear the passing rating with margin. Cramming everything evenly is what fails people.
Civil Service Exam Study Plan
A good study plan starts with a measurement, not a textbook. Take the free 40-item diagnostic first, then spend each week drilling your weakest subtest, timing yourself, and re-measuring. Below are a full 8-week schedule and a crash 2-week version.
How long to study for the Civil Service Exam
Most candidates need 8 to 12 weeks of focused study to pass the CSE-PPT comfortably. If you're already strong in math and English, 4 to 6 weeks can be enough. The honest way to decide is a cold diagnostic: your starting score, not a fixed calendar, should set your timeline.
Is the Civil Service Exam Hard?
It's moderately hard but very passable with preparation. The content isn't exotic. The real difficulty is the passing score (a general rating of at least 80.00) and the clock, and most people lose points in the analytical and numerical sections.
Professional vs Subprofessional Civil Service Exam
Professional is for college graduates targeting most government roles. Subprofessional is for non-graduates and clerical positions. Both use the same passing score (a general rating of at least 80.00) but differ in content and eligibility scope.
Free CSE Reviewer PDF Download
You can download study-guide PDFs with a free account. But a PDF can't time you or score you by subject. So start with the free online mock, find your weakest subject, then download the guide that fixes it.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Civil Service Exam reviewer free?
Yes. Every subject reviewer on this page and every study guide is free to read in full, with no account and no paywall. A free account also gets you one full diagnostic, which tells you whether you would pass, names the subject costing you the most, and shows which questions you missed. Your exact score, the per-subtest breakdown, worked explanations and unlimited drills are what a paid plan adds.
What does the reviewer cover?
Everything on the CSE-PPT: Numerical, Verbal, and Analytical ability, plus Clerical Operations (Subprofessional) and General Information, which covers the 1987 Constitution, RA 6713, and peace and human rights. Each subject has its own reviewer page with worked examples.
How should I start reviewing?
Find your weakest subject first, because that is where every extra study hour returns the most points. The fastest way is one full diagnostic; if you already know your weak area, go straight to its subject reviewer below and work the topics in order.
Is the reviewer updated for 2026?
Yes. Coverage, schedule, and scoring reflect the latest CSC announcements for the 2026 CSE-PPT, and every page shows when it was last reviewed.
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