Philippine Government Job Vacancies 2023: List of Government Agencies Hiring

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Looking to start a career as a civil servant? There are many advantages to working in the Philippine government, such as job security and pension benefits. Best of all, it is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Filipinos.

According to the Philippine Civil Service Commission3, there are a total of 1,762,301 government employees as of August 31, 2020. This makes the government the largest employer in the country. Aspiring civil servants can be employed in various agencies and government units across all the regions of the Philippines.

Not sure which agency you want to apply to? Check out our list of Philippine government agencies below and the links to their respective “Careers” pages containing an updated list of job vacancies.

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List of Philippine Government Agencies And Their Latest Job Vacancies

To streamline your job search, we’ve listed down all government agencies hiring in the Philippines, including links to their official websites or specific web pages featuring their latest job vacancies. Click the provided link, look for available job openings, and read the instructions carefully to learn how to submit your application.

1. Department of Agriculture (DA)

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2. Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)

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  • Agency Overview: The Department of Agrarian Reform’s goal is to implement genuine agrarian reform by upholding the rights of tillers to secure and cultivate their agricultural lands5. They provide support through agrarian legal assistance and equitable land distribution. Their logo’s colors are green and white to symbolize economic growth and sound rural development. 
  • Website: https://www.dar.gov.ph/ 
  • Career Page: https://www.dar.gov.ph/announcements/category/job-postings 
  • Attached Organizations: Bureau of Agrarian Legal Assistance (BALA), Bureau of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development (BARBD), and Bureau of Land Tenure Improvement (BLTI).

3. Department of Budget & Management (DBM)

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  • Agency Overview: Created in 1936, the Department of Budget and Management6 ensures the efficient use of government resources to achieve the goals of the entire government. They prepare the expenditure plan, make the rules for the management of resources, and implement the national accounting system.
  • Website: https://www.dbm.gov.ph/ 
  • Career Page: https://www.dbm.gov.ph/index.php/careers 
  • Attached Organizations: Budget & Management Bureau A to F (BMB A-F), Budget Technical Bureau (BTB), Fiscal Planning & Reform Bureau (FPRB), and Local Government & Regional Coordination Bureau (LGRCB).

4. Department of Education (DepEd)

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5. Department of Energy (DOE)

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  • Agency Overview: The mission of the Department of Energy8 is to improve the quality of life of Filipinos by ensuring access to reasonably priced energy. Their functions include creating programs for exploring clean and sustainable energy and distributing energy to every region. 
  • Website: https://www.doe.gov.ph/ 
  • Career Page: https://www.doe.gov.ph/job-opportunities
  • Attached Organizations: Energy Resource Development Bureau, Renewable Energy Management Bureau, Energy Utilization Management Bureau, Oil Industry Management Bureau, Energy Policy & Planning Bureau, and Electric Power Industry Management Bureau.

6. Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR)

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7. Department of Finance (DOF)

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8. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

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9. Department of Health (DOH)

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10. Department of Human Settlements & Urban Development (DHSUD)

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  • Agency Overview: Formally established in 2019, the Department of Human Settlements & Urban Development13 is the central housing authority in the country. They aim to provide Filipino families access to affordable, sustainable housing in well-planned communities. 
  • Website: https://dhsud.gov.ph/ 
  • Career Page: https://dhsud.gov.ph/careers/
  • Attached Organizations: Housing & Real Estate Development Regulation Bureau; Environmental, Land Use & Urban Planning Development Bureau; Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) or Pag-IBIG Fund; and Homeowners Association & Community Development Bureau.

11. Department of the Interior & Local Government (DILG)

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12. Department of Information & Communications Technology (DICT)

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13. Department of Justice (DOJ)

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14. Department of Labor & Employment (DOLE)

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15. Department of National Defense (DND)

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16. Department of Public Works & Highways (DPWH)

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  • Agency Overview: As the engineering and construction arm of the government, the mission of the Department of Public Works & Highways19 is to create quality infrastructure for the needs of Filipinos. Working at the DPWH means contributing to the planning, constructing, and maintaining infrastructures such as highways, flood control, and other public works. 
  • Website: https://www.dpwh.gov.ph/dpwh/ 
  • Career Page: https://www.dpwh.gov.ph/dpwh/careers/vacancies 
  • Attached Organizations: Bureau of Construction (BOC), Bureau of Design (BOD), Bureau of Equipment (BOE), Bureau of Maintenance (BOM), Bureau of Quality & Safety (BQS), and Bureau of Research & Standards (BRS).

17. Department of Science & Technology (DOST)

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18. Department of Social Welfare & Development (DSWD)

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19. Department of Tourism (DOT)

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20. Department of Trade & Industry (DTI)

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21. Department of Transportation (DOTr)

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Other Government Offices

Aside from the executive departments, many other government offices have jobs available through their career pages. To give you an idea, here are some examples:

1. Civil Service Commission (CSC)

  • Overview: The Civil Service Commission’s task is to promote efficiency, integrity, and advancement in the civil service25. Their functions include setting the standards for civil service, conducting the civil service exams, and maintaining the records of all civil servants. Their career page is beneficial as it is a combined list of job vacancies from various government agencies. 
  • Website: http://www.csc.gov.ph/ 
  • Career Page: http://csc.gov.ph/career/ 

2. Office of the President

3. Office of the Vice President

  • Overview: The second highest office in the country, the Office of the Vice President27 supports the vice president in performing his/her executive, ceremonial, and advocacy functions. The office develops programs for the efficient delivery of social services. They also work with government and private institutions in supporting local government units. 
  • Website: https://ovp.gov.ph/ 
  • Career Page: https://ovp.gov.ph/career.html 

4. National Economic Development Authority (NEDA)

5. Commission on Elections (COMELEC)

  • Overview: The Commission on Elections28 or COMELEC is mandated to enforce and administer all laws related to the conduct of elections, referendums, and similar activities. They make the decisions regarding all questions connected to elections, such as the registration of voters, the location and number of polling places, and the appointment of election officials. 
  • Website: https://comelec.gov.ph/ 
  • Career Page: https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=Vacancies/VacTableList&svtl= 

6. Commission on Audit (COA)

7. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

  • Overview: Established on July 3, 1993, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is the Philippines’ central bank and monetary authority. It has administrative and fiscal autonomy from the National Government. There are jobs in BSP for professionals in banking, finance, economics, and other similar specialties. 
  • Website: https://www.bsp.gov.ph/ 
  • Career Page: https://erec.bsp.gov.ph/BSPeR.WebSite/ 

8. Social Security System (SSS)

9. Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)

10. Local Government Units (LGU)

To apply for jobs in local government units, you can visit the respective website of the LGU you want to work for. You can also use a search engine to find LGU jobs on job websites. 

 

How To Find Job Vacancies in Philippine Government Agencies

As illustrated above, job vacancies at a specific government agency are found on their career pages. If you don’t have a specific agency in mind, though, you might want to try out the other methods below:

1. CSC’s Aggregate Job Vacancies Database

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) maintains a combined list of job vacancies across government units on its website. It’s easy to find a vacancy that fits you by using the website’s filters to narrow your search. 

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  • Search by Position shows job vacancies for the search term you have entered. For example, you can search for “teacher,” which will show all the vacancies available for teacher jobs. 
  • Filter by Agency Name shows only the job vacancies for the specific agency or government unit. If you have a specific agency that you want to work for, then use this filter. 
  • Filter by Region shows only the job vacancies for your chosen location. Use this filter if you only want to work in a specific location. 

Note that the CSC is not responsible for entertaining your application. You still have to apply directly to the hiring government agency for the position you are interested in. 

2. Job Websites

The Philippine government also partners with job portals such as Jobstreet.ph in looking for employment candidates. You can use the search term “government” on the job website’s platform to look for job openings. 

3. Social Media

If you are not actively seeking a job in government just yet but want to be notified of opportunities, then social media might be for you. You can follow social media pages that publish updates for new available job positions.

However, be very careful about applying for government jobs through non-official channels. A legit job posting usually has a link to the official career page of the hiring government agency. 

4. Job Fairs

Keep on the lookout for job fairs from the Philippine government. For instance, the Civil Service Commission, in partnership with Jobstreet.ph, hosted an online job fair last September 20-24, 202129. More than 2,580 vacancies were opened across 119 government agencies. 

 

What You Need To Know About Job Postings for Philippine Government Agencies

For first-time applicants to government positions, there may be unfamiliar terms in the job postings. Here’s what you need to know about them: 

1. Type of Government Position Status

When applying for a government job, make sure you know the position status since it indicates the employment conditions (i.e., the duration, benefits, and nature of work). There are currently six types: regular/plantilla, casual, coterminous, contractual, job order, and consultancy/contract of services. Learn everything you need to know about them through our guide here. 

2. Salary/Job/Pay Grade

Philippine government job postings indicate the salary level for the position using a number from 1 to 33, called the salary grade. It also indicates the difficulty of the job – the higher the number, the more responsibilities required. Check the minimum monthly salary equivalent of the job you’re applying for in our updated salary grade guide. 

3. Civil Service Eligibility

Except for special cases, most Filipinos must pass the civil service exam to be eligible for a regular job in the government. Note that jobs classified under casual, coterminous, or contractual employment status don’t need civil service eligibility. If you are set on getting a job as a regular government employee, prepare by reading our civil service exam reviewer.  

 

Tips and Warnings

  • Found a government job you are interested in? You can learn everything you need to know about how to apply for government jobs in the Philippines in our step-by-step guide. You should know that you must prepare a separate set of documents for each position you are applying for. 
  • Don’t leave your other job just yet. Expect a lengthy hiring process that might take two to six months. The government follows a strict protocol that involves many steps. As an example, check out this hiring process flowchart from the DOTC. 
  • Not sure which agency is the best fit for you? Before you apply, ask the people you know working in the government about what you can expect as a civil servant. If you don’t know anyone, you can go to online forums to ask about the agency you want to work for. 
  • Increase your chances of hiring by researching the agency you want to join. Then, customize your resume and cover letter according to the job’s specifics. Don’t forget to list down common questions you might be asked in the job interview and then practice your answers for them. 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I get a job in the Philippine government without civil service eligibility? 

Yes, jobs classified under coterminous, contractual, or casual employment status do not require civil service eligibility30. For other employment status types, civil service eligibility is required.

The civil service exam is not the only way to get civil service eligibility. Under special laws31, individuals who fall under 11 different categories are granted civil service eligibility by the CSC even without taking the exam. These are:

Bar/Board Eligibility (RA1080) 
Barangay Health Worker Eligibility (RA7883) 
Barangay Nutrition Scholar Eligibility (PD1569) 
Barangay Official Eligibility (RA 7160) 
Electronic Data Processing Specialist Eligibility (CSC Res. 90-083) 
Foreign School Honor Graduate Eligibility (CSC Res. 1302714) 
Honor Graduate Eligibility (PD907) 
Sanggunian Member Eligibility (RA 10156) 
Scientific and Technological Specialist Eligibility (PD 997) 
Skills Eligibility – Category II (CSC MC 11, s. 1996, as Amended) 
Veteran Preference Rating (EO 132/790)

You can check out our guide for more details on these exemptions. 

2. Is it easy to get a job in the Philippine government? 

Getting a job in the Philippine government is a long process that may take 2 to 6 months. You must meet the job’s qualifications, such as education level, work experience, and civil service eligibility. It takes a lot of preparation, but many advantages, like job security and pension benefits, make the effort worth your time.

3. What jobs are the most in demand in Philippine government agencies? 

You will know if a job is in demand if there are a lot of vacancies available in the Civil Service Commission’s database. There are thousands of job postings in the CSC’s database across various professions, from agricultural technologists to information technology officers and from security guards to administrative aides. Make sure to sort by posting date to see the most recent jobs available. 

4. Which Philippine government jobs pay the most? 

The pay for jobs in the Philippine government is standardized, meaning each position is assigned a salary grade from 1 to 33. The higher the grade, the higher the minimum monthly salary.  

The highest grades are reserved primarily for elected or appointed officials, such as the president, vice president, senators, and executive secretaries. 

Next, salary grades 9 to 33 are assigned for professional supervisory positions – those in a managerial role. And then, salary grades 8 to 30 are assigned for professional non-supervisory positions – those professionals who practice the arts or sciences.

So, research which careers can potentially reach a high salary grade if you want a high-paying and secure government job. Also, take note that there is a slow career progression in government. Promotions usually come only when a senior employee leaves.

5. Are there jobs in the Philippine government available for my region?

To find Philippine government jobs available for your region, use the CSC’s database and select the region you want to work in. 

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Please note that you still have to apply directly to the hiring agency. You can find detailed information on how to apply through the View Details button.

6. I am a [Your Profession]. Can I find a job in the Philippine government? 

To find a job in the Philippine government specifically for your profession, go to the CSC’s database and use the Position search function. Simply type the position you are looking for in the text box.
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For this example, searching for “technician” positions showed results across various agencies and regions. Narrow your search further by using the other available filters.

 

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