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Aside from Civil Service Exam reviewers, you will find Penology Officer Examination, Fire Officer Examination and Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) review materials in this article. We compiled a list of links to help you ace your examinations from different sources online. NOTE: Please note that the Philippine Civil Service Commission does not endorse any review materials or review centers. The CSC reiterates that review centers claiming to have been accredited are not in any way connected with CSC, adding that availing of review classes will be at one’s own risk as it is not a guarantee of passing the CS exams. See official statement here... However, you may look for civil service exam reviewers in bookstores or other sources. There are some free online reviews out there which you can use to practice for the civil service exam. In efforts of this website to help you find reviewers, we have compiled a list of links to different sources online that provide tips, sample tests, tutorials and helpful lessons you need to pass the exam. These include links to weblog, social media like facebook group and youtube channel. Consider these as your additional sources. ☛ SCOPE OF EXAMINATION One of the effective ways to pass the exam is to familiarize yourself with the exam coverage. CAREER SERVICE EXAM COVERAGE For those who are interested to take the PEN AND PAPER TEST or COMEX and who will take the exam, here is the scope of examination: Image source: fb/PhilippineCivilServiceCommission Professional Level Scope of Examination: In English and Filipino: vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, analogy, logic, and numerical reasoning. No. of Items: 170 Time Limit: 3 hours, 10 minutes Test Proper: 8:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Time Required for Pre and Post Examination Activities/Documentation: Approximately one hour before and one hour after the test proper. Sub-professional Level Scope of Examination: In English and Filipino: vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, spelling, clerical operations, and numerical reasoning. No. of Items: 165 Time Limit: 2 hours, 40 minutes Test Proper: 8:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Time Required for Pre and Post Examination Activities/Documentation: Approximately one hour before and one hour after the test proper. Both levels of the examination will have general information items on the following: Philippine Constitution; Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (R. A. 6713); Peace and Human Rights Issues and Concepts; and Environment Management and Protection. Passing grade: Eighty (80) Download R.A. 6713 here Download Philippine Constitution here PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAM COVERAGE For those who are interested to take the Penology Officer Exam and who will take the exam, here is the scope of examination: General Ability (50%): Verbal, Analytical, Numerical -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Specialized Area (50%): (composed of the following) Jail Management Concepts and Applications (30%) > Commitment and Classifications of Inmates/Prisoners/Detainees (5%) - Courts and other Entities Authorized to Commit a Person to Jail - Categories of Inmates - Classification of Prisoners - Classification of Detainees - Inmates Security Classification - Requirements for Commitment > Reception Procedures, Classification and Disciplinary Boards, and Punishable Acts of Inmates (20%) - Reception Procedures - Classification Board - Disciplinary Board - Disciplinary Punishment for Inmates - Procedures in the Hearing of Disciplinary Cases for Inmates - Punishable Acts > Treatment of Inmates with Special Needs (5%) - Handling Inmates with Special Needs o Female o Drug Users/Dependents/Addicts o Alcoholics o Mentally-ill o Sex Deviates o Suicidal Inmates o The Handicapped, Aged, and Infirmed o Non-Philippine Citizen Inmates Custodial Concepts and Applications (45%) > Custody, Security and Control, Emergency Plans, and Movement and Transfer of prisoners and Detainees (35%) - Custody, Security and Control - Inmates Count - Security Procedures during Meal Service - Dining Room Security - Mile Censorship - Emergency Plans - Movement/Transfer of Inmates - Cooperation among Jail Wardens on Temporary Detention of Inmates - Rules to be Followed during Movement/Transfer of Inmates > Inmates’ Rights and Privileges (10%) - Rights of Inmates - Privileges Allowed for Inmates - Modes and Guidelines of Release Inmates Welfare and Development (IWD) Programs (15%) > IWD Services and Activities - Guiding Principles - Provisions for Basic Needs - Health Services/Activities - Livelihood Services/Activities - Literacy Services/Activities - Cultural and Sports Development/Activities - Visitation Services/Activities - Paralegal Services/Activities - Interfaith Services/Activities - Therapeutic Community Modality Program BJMP Administrative Matters (10%) > Salient Features of RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) > Salient Features of RA 9263 (An Act Providing for the Professionalization of the BFP and BJMP, Amending Certain Provisions of RA 6975) > Omnibus Rules on Leave > Bill of Rights, Article III of the Constitution > RA 9745 (Anti-Torture Act of 2010) > 2017 Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions > 2017 BJMP Comprehensive Administrative Disciplinary Machinery FIRE OFFICER EXAM COVERAGE For those who are interested to take the Fire Officer Exam and who will take the exam, here is the scope of examination: General Ability (25%): Verbal, Analytical, Numerical -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Specialized Area (75%): (composed of the following) Fire Suppression (30%) > Pre-Fire Planning > Firefighting Techniques and Procedures > Tools and Equipment and Apparatus Fire Safety and Prevention (20%) > Fire Code of the Philippines > Fire Safety Related Codes, NFPA Laws and other BFP issuances (Building Code, Electrical Code) > BFP Citizens Charter, SOP/MCs on Fire Safety Inspection Fire Investigation (15%) > The Law on Arson in the Philippines (RPC) - Constitutional Rights of the Accused - Prima Facie Evidence of Arson - Rules of Court > Procedure and Techniques - Identification, Preservation and Handling of Evidence - Other Related Procedure and Techniques > SOP’s on Fire and Arson Investigation Administrative Matters (10%) > RA 6975 and its IRR > RA 9263 and its IRR > RA 9592 and its IRR > CSC Rules and Regulations and Qualification Standards > BFP Memo Circulars and SOP’s on Administrative Matters ☛ CIVIL SERVICE EXAM REVIEWERS List of links to DOWNLOAD civil service exam review materials for FREE: Career Service Exam (CSE) 1. Exam Ally (MSA CSE Reviewer - Free Download) Link: http://www.examally.com/2015/06/free-latest-civil-service-exam.html 2. PhCivilServiceExam by Jed Tedor (CSE Reviewers - Free download) Link: http://philcivilserviceexam.blogspot.com/search/label/Reviewer 3. Magma News (CSE Reviewers - Free Download) Link: http://www.magmanews.com/2014/12/2015-civil-service-exam-reviewer-w.html 4. Philippine Review Center (PDF Reviewers) Link: https://www.reviewerpdf.com/ Penology Officer Examination (POE) 1. BJMP EIGHT (BJMP Examinations Reviewer - Free Download) Link: http://www.bjmp8.com/penology-officer-examinations-enlex-reviewer 2. BJMP EIGHT (Penology Officer Examination Review Quiz) Link: http://www.bjmp8.com/penology-officer-examination-review-quiz List of links to useful websites in no particular order: 1. PH Civil Service Reviewer (online quizzes, tutorial and tips) Link: http://civilservicereview.com/ 2. Civil Service Reviewer (online civil service reviewer) Link: http://www.civilservicereviewer.com/p/reviewers.html 3. 1Taker (civil service test examples and downloads) Link: https://1taker.com/ 4. Team Lyqa (civil service exam tips and tricks) Link: http://www.teamlyqa.com 5. Civil Service Practice Tests Link: http://www.practicetestbank.com/civil-service/tests List of links to Youtube channel that offers civil service exam tutorials in no particular order: 1. Sipnayan (Tagalog Math Tutorials) Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/sipnayanph 2. Team Lyqa (Test-taking Tips, Tricks and Techniques) Link: https://www.youtube.com/c/teamlyqa 3.PRC Philippine Review Center (Civil Service Exam Tutorials) Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLk1zjpJvhTKaqTq0N6VwvQ List of links to facebook group that offers online review in no particular order: Career Service Exam (CSE) 1. Civil Service Exam PH Group Link: https://web.facebook.com/groups/CivilServiceExamPHGroup/ 2. Philippine Civil Service Review Group Link: https://web.facebook.com/groups/767171086678309/ 3. Government Recruitment - Civil Service, PNP, BFP, BJMP ETC. Link: https://web.facebook.com/groups/GovernmentPH/ 4. Civil Service Exam Reviewer Free Download Link: https://web.facebook.com/groups/860694370623314/ Fire Officer Examination (FOE) 1. FIRE OFFICER EXAMINATION Link: https://web.facebook.com/groups/FireOfficerExamGroup 2. BFP(Bureau of Fire Protection) recruitment update Link: https://web.facebook.com/groups/1098849150189225/ 3. Government Recruitment - Civil Service, PNP, BFP, BJMP ETC. Link: https://web.facebook.com/groups/GovernmentPH/ Penology Officer Examination (POE) 1. PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAMINATION Link: https://web.facebook.com/groups/PenologyOfficerExamGroup/ 2. Government Recruitment - Civil Service, PNP, BFP, BJMP ETC. Link: https://web.facebook.com/groups/GovernmentPH/ Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) 1. BCLTE - Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination 2018 Link: https://web.facebook.com/groups/BCLTEReviewGroup/ We will update these lists from time to time if we found any site or review materials. Related Articles: 2020 Schedule of Civil Service Exams (CSE-PPT, FOE, POE, FSOE, BCLTE, ICLTE, Pre-Employment/Promotional Test and EOPT) Latest Job Vacancies in other Government Agencies CSC Computerized Examination (COMEX) Online Registration How to apply for Civil Service Exam? What is the difference between CSE-PPT and CSC-COMEX? [Download] CS Form no. 100 Revised September 2016 Contacts and Locations of CSC Regional Offices To keep updated about Civil Service Exam, visit CSC official website or bookmark this page and check back frequently OR you may Like Us on Facebook and Follow Us on Twitter.