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RA 1080

Abbreviation: RA 1080

Republic Act granting CSC eligibility to passers of PRC board exams + bar exam — no separate CSC test needed.

Republic Act 1080 (RA 1080) automatically grants CSC eligibility to passers of:

  • PRC board licensure exams (NLE, CPALE, LET, Engineering boards, etc.)
  • Bar Examination (lawyers)

What it means for you:

  • If you've passed any PRC board exam, you don't need to take the CSE
  • Apply for "RA 1080 Eligibility Certificate" from CSC using your PRC ID
  • Allows you to apply for government roles requiring CSC eligibility
  • Common path: pass NLE/LET/CPALE → apply for RA 1080 cert → enter government practice
  • Significant for nurses joining government hospitals, teachers joining DepEd, accountants joining COA

Frequently asked questions

What is RA 1080?
Republic Act 1080 is the law that automatically grants Civil Service eligibility to anyone who passes a PRC board licensure exam or the Bar Examination — so board passers do not need to take the Civil Service Exam separately.
Who is covered by RA 1080?
All PRC board exam passers (NLE, LET, CPALE, engineering boards, and more) and Bar passers. You apply for the RA 1080 Certificate of Eligibility at the CSC using your PRC ID.

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