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Civil Service Exam Reviewer — Free Practice Test with Answers

Twenty original CSE Professional questions — weighted like the real exam (about 5 numerical, 7 verbal, 5 analytical, 3 general information) — with the correct answer and a short explanation for every item. Submit to get your instant readiness score, a verdict on where you stand, and a subtest-by-subtest view of exactly what to review before the Career Service Examination.

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  1. Question 1
    1
    Numerical Ability

    What is 15% of 240?

  2. Question 2
    2
    Numerical Ability

    What number comes next in the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___?

  3. Question 3
    3
    Numerical Ability

    A worker earns ₱630 for 7 hours of work. At the same rate, how much will they earn for 5 hours?

  4. Question 4
    4
    Numerical Ability

    Which of the following fractions has the greatest value?

  5. Question 5
    5
    Numerical Ability

    In a class of 40 students, 24 are girls. What percentage of the class are boys?

  6. Question 6
    6
    Verbal Ability — English

    Choose the correct verb: "The team ___ its final report yesterday."

  7. Question 7
    7
    Verbal Ability — English

    HAPPY is to JOYFUL as ANGRY is to:

  8. Question 8
    8
    Verbal Ability — English

    The idiom "to hit the nail on the head" means:

  9. Question 9
    9
    Verbal Ability — English

    Which word is spelled correctly?

  10. Question 10
    10
    Verbal Ability — English

    Read: "Despite the heavy rain, the volunteers kept planting mangrove seedlings along the shoreline until dusk." What can best be inferred about the volunteers?

  11. Question 11
    11
    Verbal Ability — Filipino

    Piliin ang wastong gamit: "Kumain siya ___ mabilis dahil nagmamadali."

  12. Question 12
    12
    Verbal Ability — Filipino

    Ano ang kasalungat (antonym) ng salitang "maluwag"?

  13. Question 13
    13
    Analytical Ability

    All teachers are professionals. Some professionals are writers. Which conclusion is valid?

  14. Question 14
    14
    Analytical Ability

    In a race, Ana finished ahead of Ben, Ben finished ahead of Carla, and Dan finished ahead of Ana. Who finished last?

  15. Question 15
    15
    Analytical Ability

    "Every student who studies hard passes the exam. Rico passed the exam." Which statement is NOT necessarily true?

  16. Question 16
    16
    Logical & Abstract Reasoning

    If MONDAY is coded so each letter takes its position number (M = 1, O = 2, N = 3, D = 4, A = 5, Y = 6), what is the code for DAY?

  17. Question 17
    17
    Logical & Abstract Reasoning

    Four friends — J, K, L, and M — sit in a row of four seats. K sits at the left end. J is not at either end. L sits immediately to the right of J. M is not seated next to K. Who sits at the right end?

  18. Question 18
    18
    General Information — Ethics & RA 6713

    RA 6713, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, is primarily meant to:

  19. Question 19
    19
    General Information — Philippine Constitution

    Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the term of office of a Senator is:

  20. Question 20
    20
    General Information — Philippine Constitution

    In which article of the 1987 Philippine Constitution is the Bill of Rights found?

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What the real Civil Service Exam covers

The Career Service Examination (CSE) is administered by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and gives Filipino citizens the eligibility required for government positions. It comes in two levels — Professional (for second-level positions needing a bachelor's degree) and Subprofessional (for first-level clerical roles). It is offered as a Pen-and-Paper Test (PPT) roughly twice a year, and as a rolling Computerized Examination (COMEX).

Subtests (Professional level, 170 items)

SubtestWhat it tests
Verbal AbilityGrammar, vocabulary, analogy, spelling, and reading comprehension in English and Filipino
Numerical AbilityBasic operations, fractions, percentages, ratio, number series, and word problems
Analytical AbilityWord association, logic, data interpretation, and abstract / non-verbal reasoning
General InformationPhilippine Constitution, the Code of Conduct for public officials (RA 6713), peace and human rights, and environment protection

The Subprofessional level (165 items) replaces Analytical Ability with Clerical Ability; Verbal, Numerical, and General Information are shared across both levels.

Passing score

You need an overall rating of 80%, computed from your total raw score across all subtests. There is no per-subtest minimum and no negative marking — every unanswered item is a point you gave away, so always fill in an answer.

Next exam window

The CSC runs the Pen-and-Paper Test about twice a year, with application windows commonly around March and August. The Computerized Examination (COMEX) runs in rolling sittings. Confirm the current schedule and your testing centre at csc.gov.ph.

A study plan that works

  1. Diagnose first. Take this test and note your weakest subtests — since the 80% is a single pooled score, a couple of weak areas can quietly sink an otherwise passing rating.
  2. Bank the easy points. Numerical and Verbal reward speed on fundamentals — daily short drills on percentages, fractions, grammar, and vocabulary compound fast.
  3. Do not skip General Information. The Philippine Constitution and RA 6713 are highly learnable, high-yield topics that many takers under-prepare.
  4. Train Analytical Ability with timed sets. Syllogisms, ordering, and abstract patterns get much faster with pattern recognition — practise under the clock.
  5. Answer everything. With no negative marking, an educated guess is always better than a blank. Build the habit in every mock.

Civil Service Exam reviewer — FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Civil Service Exam reviewer free?

Yes. All 20 practice questions, the correct answers, and the explanations are free — no signup to take the test or read the answer key. A free Super Tutor account only unlocks the personalised per-subtest breakdown and 'what to review next' plan.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) sets the passing rating at 80% for both the Professional and Subprofessional levels. It is based on your total raw score across all subtests — there is no per-subtest minimum and no negative marking, so never leave an item blank.

The CSC runs the Career Service Examination Pen-and-Paper Test (PPT) about twice a year, commonly in the first and second halves — application windows typically open around March and August. The CSC also offers the Computerized Examination (COMEX) in rolling sittings. Confirm exact dates at csc.gov.ph.

The Professional level has 170 items across Verbal Ability (English and Filipino), Numerical Ability, Analytical Ability, and General Information — which includes the Philippine Constitution, the Code of Conduct for public officials (RA 6713), and peace and human rights. This diagnostic samples all of them.

It reflects a balanced 20-question sample weighted like the real CSE Professional (about 5 numerical, 7 verbal, 5 analytical, 3 general information). It is an honest snapshot of your current level and weak areas — not the official CSC computation. Use it to target your review, then confirm with full-length mocks.

Mostly. Verbal, Numerical, and General Information are shared across both levels, so those items apply directly. The Subprofessional level replaces Analytical Ability with Clerical Ability, so subpro examinees should review clerical operations separately in addition to this diagnostic.

Keep preparing

CSE Professional guide

Full syllabus, subtests, and chapter-wise reviewers for the Professional level.

CSE Subprofessional guide

Subtests and clerical ability coverage for first-level eligibility.

CSE Score Calculator

Convert your raw score into a rating and check the 80% passing mark.

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