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RA 1080

Abbreviation: RA 1080

The law that makes passing a PRC board exam or the bar count as civil service eligibility — no separate Civil Service Exam needed.

Republic Act 1080 (RA 1080) makes passing these exams count as civil service eligibility:

  • PRC board licensure exams (LET, NLE, CPALE, the engineering boards and others)
  • The Bar Examination

What it means for you:

  • If you've passed a PRC board exam, you generally don't need to take the Civil Service Exam
  • Your board passing and license are your proof of eligibility — check each job posting for the documents it asks for
  • The CSC still lists RA 1080 as one of the eligibilities that exempt holders from taking the CSE

Frequently asked questions

What is RA 1080?
Republic Act 1080 is the law that makes passing a PRC board licensure exam or the Bar Examination count as civil service eligibility, so board and bar passers generally don't need to take the Civil Service Exam.
Who is covered by RA 1080?
PRC board exam passers (LET, NLE, CPALE, the engineering boards and more) and Bar passers.

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