Legazpi City — Civil Service Commission V (CSC V) relaunched the CSC Computerized Examination (CSC-COMEX) at the CSC Regional Office V in Rawis, Legazpi on Friday, February 16 after a decade of its non-implementation.
CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles, alongside CSC RO V Regional Director Atty. Daisy Punzalan Bragais and CSC RO V Assistant Regional Director Rosalinni V. Moneda, spearheaded the relaunching program, introducing COMEX as a product of a collaborative effort between the Department of Science and Technology’s Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) and the CSC designed to streamline and enhance the efficiency of the civil service examination process.
It can be recalled that COMEX was first launched by CSC V in February 2014; however, due to technical issues such as server failure and unstable internet connection, its operations were put on hold.
Addressing said issues, Nograles assured that they’ve rectified and upgraded the COMEX server and that the CSC V has forged partnerships with three internet providers to ensure seamless transactions and mitigate potential operational disruptions.
On top of that, highlighting the transformative nature of the initiative, Nograles claimed, “This shift from pen-and-paper examinations, which are only conducted biannually in March and August, opens doors for Bicolanos to pursue career opportunities in the public sector more promptly as our COMEX system boasts its rapid results delivery system, allowing our examinees to receive their scores the same day they took the test—a stark contrast to the weeks-long wait associated when one is to pursue the traditional manner of taking the exam.”
Recognizing service, necessitating more civil servants
As the relaunch ensued, Nograles also introduced the Career Service Eligibility-Preference Rating (CSE-PR).
Said rating entails an additional 10 points for examiners who have dedicated approximately 10 years or more to government service.
“This bonus stands as a tribute to their [prospective availees] decade-long commitment and valuable contributions to government service, acknowledging their unwavering dedication and, of course, their familiarity with the system,” Nograles stated.
While the passing score remains at 80 points, those eligible for the preferential rating need to only achieve a minimum score of 70.
Furthermore, Nograles highlighted a distinctive eligibility opportunity for Sanggunian members: those with six years of in-office service and a minimum of 72 completed college units qualify for the 1st level of eligibility (subprofessional), while individuals with nine cumulative years of in-office service and a college degree attain the special 2nd level of eligibility (professional).
Moreover, this eligibility provision extends to Barangay officials, up to the SK Chairman position, with ongoing efforts to include SK Council members in the future.
“CSC is dedicated to expanding our country’s ranks of civil servants, aspiring for a diverse and dynamic bureaucracy. These efforts—encompassing initiatives such as COMEX, preferential ratings, and special eligibility opportunities—are all driven by our commitment to urge more individuals to join said esteemed ranks,” Nograles affirmed. I Kian Kirby Florano
