REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS * BOARD OF FOREIGN SERVICE EXAMINATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT “The Board of Foreign Service Examinations (BFSE), pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign ‘Service Act (R.A. 7157) of 1991 and the Revised Administrative Code of 1987, announces the hholding of the 2020 FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER (FSO) EXAMINATIONS to recruit candidates for appointment to the postion of Foreign Service Officer, Class IV. ‘Applicants for the examination must be knowedgeable in the economic, politica, and social ‘conditions of the Philippines, and must possess not only facility im oral and waitten ‘communications but also the traits essential to the performance of the duties of a Foreign Service Officer, Furthorore, they must be wiling and able fo accept assignments to any post where their services may be requied, Applicants are advised to check thelr eitliy and to ensure that they meet all the requirements. Norexemptions from the requirements shail be considered. Applicants who are found ineligible, fr who have submited incomplete application forms and requirements, shall not be allowed to take the examination, and thei admission fees shall be forfeited, DUTIES OF A FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER “The duties of a Foreign Service Otfice inchde: gathering information, analyzing, and reporting on politcal, economic, technological, cllual, and other events and developments; drafting Giplomatc notes and other forms of diplomatic correspondence; preparing briefing papors and Sither foreign policy papers forthe Deparimont and olher goverment agencies as may be fecqured. assisting n the preparalin and conduc! of inlemalional éonfrences; managing and Cuporising staf isseminating information, working wth ther government agencies and private groups and individuals in promoting Philippine inlerests abroad, undertaking negotiations, Sesiting Fpnos abroad and protecting ther rights; promoting Phiipine culture acitating the flow of rade, foreign investments, and tousm tothe Philppines; performing consular functons; and representing the Philippines in various international fora FSO EXAMINATION ‘The FSO Examination is composed of five (5) pars: (1) Qualifying Test (2) Preliminary interview; (3) Writen Test (@) Psyeholdgical Test and (6) Oral Test Qualifying Test - 02 February 2020 (Sunday) (2) Analytical Abiity; (2) Numerical Abily, ‘The Qualifying Test covers (1) Verbal Abil cand (4) Managerial Ability. “The Qualifying Test shall be hold al testing centers in Bacolod City, Baguio City, Cagayan de Oto City, Cebu City, Davao City, llolo Cily, Goneral Santos City, Legazpi Cty, Lucena Cy, Metro Manila, San Femando City (La Union), City of San Femando (Pampanga), Tacoban City, Tuguegarao Giy, and Zamboanga Gly. ‘The BESE reserves the right to modify this ls depending on the numiber of applicants at the testing center. Gankidates must oblain a passing grade of al least 80% in the Qualifying Test io qualiy for the Preliminary Interview.HL. Preliminary Interview — Date to be announced The Preliminary Interview shail b ol view shall be held after the results 6f the Qualifying Test shall have been Gelermined. Candidates shall be interviewed by a panel to evaluate their overal potential or ecomiing Foreign Service Officers and future Ambassadors ‘The Preliminary interview shall be held in Metro Manila {Pandidates must obtain an overall rating of PASS" rom the panel qualify forthe Wien fest. Ml, Written Test — Date to be announced The Written Test covers the following six suibjects with the corresponding weights: 4. English 20% 2. Filipino Sh 3. Philippine Politica, Economic, Social an Cultural Conditions Philippine history, cullure, foreign policy, geography, government, development issues | 30% | ‘and goals 4, Intemational AMfairs - Theory and practice of international economics 30% ‘and trade, international politics, itemational law and treaties | 8. World History | 10% | 6. Foreign Language ~ The examinoe to choose from any of the following: Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, French, German, 5% Japanese, oF Spanish The Written Test shall be administered at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Pasay City Candidates must obtain at least 75% in the entire Written Test to qualify for the Psychological Test IV, Psychological Test - Date to be Announced “The Psychological Test shall be held in Metro Manila after the results of the Written Test shall have been determined. Candidates must pass the Psychological Test to qualiy forthe Oral Test. V. Oral Test — Date to be Announced ‘The Oral Test shall be held in Metro Manila after the resuts of the Psychological Test shal have baen determined. The Oral Test includes an assessment of the candidate's oral skils, logical thinking, values, and altitude. Previous records, experiences, and conduct of examinees shall also be considered in determining the candidate's fitness and aptitude for foreign service work Candidates who obtain a transmuted score of at least 80% shall be deemed to have passed the Oral Test. Overall score in the FSO Examination ‘A candidate must gamer a rating of 80% or higher ftom the composite score in the Writer ‘Test and Oral Test to pass the FSO examination, Applicants are required to pass the five (5) sequential parts of the FSO Examination within the prescribed lime frame to be considered eligible for appointment to the position of Foreign Service Officer, Class IV. Any applicant who passes the Qualifying Test shall not be allowed to defer any of the succeeding portions of the FSO Examination. Moreover, 2‘an applicant who fails to show a up for oF does not take the succeeding pliasos of the FSO ‘ation as scheduled shall be deemed to have failed the ene examination QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS ~ Applicants should be Fp cizons andl concn parmanent residents and Regulations, those who pass the FSO Examinations and have more than one elizenship shel subeorbe end swear anon scope Rambo he Phaes adte uly constod authors ond ron cth falco anyother Sy, pr iocmnumpion at eat 2, Education ~ Applicants must be graduates of a four (4) year bachelor’s degree course or higher on or before the prescribed due dato of submission of requirements, and they must present the transcript of records and either the diploma, cerificate of graduation, or its equivalent, rom a college or university of recognized standing, 3, Work Experience or Further Studies ~ Applicants must possess alt least two (2) yoars employment or further studies or a combination of both, after graduating from college or university. HOW TO APPLY 4. Fillout the FSO Examination application form (to be printed on 8 in. x 13 in. or legal size paper.) This form can be downloaded fron the DFA website (wivw.dfa.gov.ph) or obtained from the DFA Main Office, the DFA Consular Offices (COs), or Philippine Embassies, Consulates, and Missions abroad. 2, Download and fil out Civil Service Form No, 100 (to be printed on @ ¥ in. x 13 in. or legal size paper) from the CSC website: (hiip//esc.gov.ph/2014-02-21-08-28-2Updl- ilesicategory/174-cstonnt0o-revised-2016.h4in) The CSC form shall serve as your acimission to take the CSE-FSOE Qualifying Test. 3. Submit the accomplished forms above lo any of the following offices: - ‘Submission Period + BFSE Secretarial 44 Ociober 2019 to 26 Novomber 2019 204 Floor, DFA Main Building Aunti 5:00 pm only) 2390 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City oa consuiar Offices’ within and Outside | 11 October 2019 to 21 November 2019 MevoManiia =| (uti 5:00 p.m, onky local time) + Philippine Embassies and Consulates or Missions Abroad Di “Applications shall not be accepted beyond theso deadlines. 14, Attached the following documents to the completed application form (with the originals to bbe presented upon submission)> ‘a. Photocopy of transcript of records from the collage or university from wiich the degree was obtained, bearing the seal ofthe college or university. An applicant who has attended ‘graduate school should submit a copy of the transcript of records certified as true copy By the said school, in addition to the college or university records. Transcript of records Chained from a foreign school should bo certified as a true copy by the foreign school. ith the English translation, and duly authenticated by a Philippine Foreign Service Post urisdition over the country whore the foreign schoo is located exercisingSraduation rom the college oF university fran which ' Soa of tha collage or university. An applicant wa ladon oe adale choo! shall submit a copy of tho diploma or coriicats of Tiplonangn CAttied as ue copy by sad schon, in addion to tho elege diploma. Any iloma oF cereale of graduation oblaine fom a foregn schoo should be certified a Copy by the foreign school, wih the English translation, and duly auth by @ Philippine Foreign Service Post exercising juriadicion over the country where the foreign schools focal; pues " {the degreo was obtained, bearing th Proof of past and present employment and further studios, if an 4. Photocopy of bith corificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) + For Filipinos bor abroad: Ropor of Bit at Post may be submitted in ease no binh record (8 wvalable at the PSA. The Report of Birth should be duly futhenteatod by the Issuing Post. A. certiicalon of ror-avalabilty of bith Carcate from te PSA shoul be submitted slong vath the Rept of Eth + For a Filipino clizon with dual or mutiple ciizenships: a notarized affidavit stating that, upon passing the examination, the applicant intends to renounce hisfher oath of allegiance to hisiher other countries of citizenship. He/she must also submit a notarized affidavit stating that he/she is a permanent resident of the Philippines, fe. For married applicants: a pholocopy of marriage contract issued by the PSA. If married {o @ non-Filipino, the applicants must socure from the Secretary of Foreign ‘Afar, through the BFSE, authority to take the FSO Examinations. 1. Seven (7) coloréd photographs: 4.5am and 3.5m; with white backgrotind; taken within three (3) months prior to fling of application; printed on good quality photo paper: in standard close-up shot showing the full rontal view ofthe face of the applicant wathout ‘make-up; with the applicant’ full and handuritten (not computor-gonerated) name {ag in the format: First Namo, Middle initial, Last Name, and extension name (if any) ‘and signature over printed name (For photograph details, please refer to CSC webpage = hilpffese. gow phf2014-02-27-07-36-50/2014-02-27-07-37-12 himL (tem no. 2); and, 9. Copies of two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) Applications with incomplete documentary requiremonts shall not be accepted. 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