MANILA—The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has disclosed the outcomes of the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE), Fire Officer Examination (FOE), and Penology Officer Examination (POE) held on June 2, 2024, noting an overall pass rate that introduces 8,493 new eligibles into public service roles.
According to the Philippines News Agency, CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles revealed that among the exams, the Fire Officer Examination saw the highest pass rate at 65.54 percent, followed by the Penology Officer Examination at 23.43 percent, and the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination at 11.09 percent. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the new eligibles from this batch of examinations. This eligibility opens doors for you to pursue relevant positions, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming you as fellow public servants,” said Nograles.
Notably, Jaylie Christ Patlunag from Northern Mindanao topped the Fire Officer Examination with a score of 95.34, while John Carlo Plaza from Southern Luzon achieved the highest mark in the Penology Officer Examination at 93.25. The Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination saw a three-way tie for the top score of 93.77 between Jose Bechaida from the Bicol Region, Renelyn Gamasan from Southern Tagalog, and Alyssa Faith Rivero from Western Visayas.
The results also highlighted the geographic distribution of passers, with the highest number of Fire Officer and Basic Competency on Local Treasury passers coming from Southern Tagalog, and a significant concentration of Penology Officer passers in the National Capital Region.
The CSC has advised that all passers may obtain their Certification of Eligibility through CSC Regional or Field Offices, and encourages individuals to verify the availability and requirements for claiming their certificates. Additionally, all examinees have the option to view their individual ratings online through the CSC’s Online Career Service Examination Result Generation System (OCSERGS).
This round of examinations confirms the specific qualifications for roles in fire protection, jail management and penology, and financial services within the civil service, with these eligibilities tailored to support efficient and effective public service in these critical areas.