Fire Officer Examination 2024 Schedule, Requirements

The Civil Service Commission, in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection, conducts the Fire Officer Examination biennially. It is given to qualified individuals who want to join the Bureau as a Fire Officer 1. The purpose of the exam is to establish a Register of Eligibles (RoE) from which certification and appointment to second-level ranks in the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and other functionally related positions shall be made, provided the eligibles meet the qualifications and other requirements of the positions.

If you are interested in being a fire officer in the Bureau of Fire Protection, you can take the upcoming Fire Officer Examination next year. Here are the details about the 2024 FOE including the steps on how to apply for the examination.

Fire Officer Exam Schedule for CY 2024

Here is the tentative schedule of the 2024 Fire Officer Examination (FOE) according to Examination Announcement No. 04, s. 2023:

Acceptance of applications shall be on a first-come, first-served basis and shall be closed any time before the deadline once the CSC Regional/Field Office has already reached the target number of applicants.

FOE Requirements and Qualifications

All applicants for the 2024 Fire Officer Examination (FOE) must strictly meet these qualification requirements:

• He or she must be a Filipino citizen;
• Must be a Baccalaureate degree holder from a government-recognized institution;
• Physically and mentally fit;
• of good moral character;
• No criminal record, must not have been convicted of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude;
• and have not been dishonorably discharged from military service or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government.
• The applicant must be 21 to 35 years old at the time of application filing.
• No height requirement.

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The age requirement will only apply to private individuals who will take the FOE as the age requirement is waived for incumbent employees of the BFP. Any passer of the bar and board exams given by the Supreme Court and Professional Regulations Commission, respectively, is automatically granted the Civil Service Eligibility pursuant to RA 1080. Similarly, any holder of the Honor Graduate Eligibility pursuant to Presidential Decree 907 may opt not to take the exam anymore.

Application Requirements and Guide

Applicants must provide the following documentary requirements :

1. A fully accomplished Civil Service Examination Form – CS Form No. 100 ( Revised September 2016). The spaces for the signature and thumbmark should be left blank. These shall be accomplished in the presence of the CSC application processor.

2. An original and photocopy of your valid ID. To know more about the list of accepted IDs, check this out: CSC List of Accepted IDs

3. Four (4) pieces Philippine Passport size pictures with a dimension of 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, or 1.78 x 1.38 inches. Submit pictures that are taken within the last 3 months prior to the filing of the application. The picture must be colored on a white background and printed on good-quality photo paper. Additionally, it must be in the bare face with no eyeglasses, colored contact lenses, or any accessories that may cover the facial features (facial features not computer-enhanced). The nametag must be handwritten and not computer-generated. Please refer to the images below for a more detailed explanation of this matter.

4. Prepare a non-refundable examination fee of Php 700.00

After completing all the required documents, you must personally submit them to the CSC Regional Office or any CSC field office where you intend to take the examination. Submit your application as soon as possible because as stated above, it will be on a first-come, first-served basis. For your reference, a complete directory of CSC Regional and field offices nationwide is available at the official website of the Civil Service Commission.

You must coordinate with the CSC-Regional Office/Field Office where you intend to take the exam regarding the mode of filing the application and the corresponding procedure.

After submitting the documentary requirements and paying the exam fee, the processor will give you the official receipt and examination slip. The CSC will inform you of your school assignment (place of examination) through the Online Notice of School Assignment, or ONSA. It will be available on the official CSC website about two weeks before the examination day. We advise that you secure a printout of this ONSA before leaving your place for the exam.

Important Reminders

Here are some important reminders and things to bring on examination day:

• Practice social distancing and wear a face mask and face shield upon entering the venue and throughout the duration of the exam.
• Bring a hand sanitizer with no more than 100 ml in size.
• Bring black ballpen/s. Borrowing of ballpen is not allowed to prevent cross-contamination.
• Bring the ID that you used during the application. No ID, No exam.
• Do not be late! Be at the testing venue no later than 6:30 AM.
• Wear proper attire on examination day preferably a plain white shirt/tops. Sleeveless shirts or blouses, shorts/short pants, tokong pants, ripped jeans, and slippers are not allowed.
• If you have long hair, tie it into a ponytail.
• Do not bring cellular phones, gadgets, smartwatches, books, and other printed materials to your seat. You can deposit those items in the designated area prior to occupying your designated seat.
• Lastly, do not bring the test booklet outside the testing area.

FOE Passing Grade

To be able to pass the exam, the examinee should get a general rating of 80.00. Successful examinees will be given the Civil Service Commission (CSC) 2nd Level Eligibility. With it, you can now apply to the Bureau of Fire Protection and pursue your dream of becoming a firefighter. Good luck!