Civil Service FAQ Hiring and Appointments Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to Civil Service Commission rules, what is the maximum duration for a temporary appointment?

Accepted Answer

Twelve months, and the appointee may be replaced sooner if a qualified eligible becomes available.

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Six months, renewable for another six months.

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Twenty-four months, subject to the availability of funds.

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Until the position is filled by a permanent appointee, with no specific time limit.

Question 2

A municipal mayor appoints his first cousin to a permanent position in the local government's career service. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding this appointment?

Accepted Answer

The appointment is invalid due to the rule on nepotism, which extends to the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity in local government units.

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The appointment is valid because a first cousin is beyond the third degree of consanguinity.

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The appointment is valid if the cousin meets all the qualification standards for the position.

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The appointment is invalid only if the mayor is also the direct supervisor of the appointee.

Question 3

Which of the following is the primary role of the Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board (HRMPSB) in the hiring process?

Accepted Answer

To systematically assess candidates and submit a list of those deemed most qualified to the appointing authority.

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To issue the final appointment papers to the selected candidate.

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To administer the Civil Service Examination to all applicants.

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To make the final selection and decision on who to appoint.

Question 4

A government agency needs to fill a vacant position urgently. What is the minimum posting requirement for this vacancy in conspicuous places within the agency before an appointment can be made?

Accepted Answer

10 calendar days

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5 calendar days

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15 calendar days

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30 calendar days

Question 5

An applicant is appointed to a government position but does not meet all the prescribed qualification standards (e.g., lacks the required civil service eligibility). What type of appointment should be issued?

Accepted Answer

Temporary

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Permanent

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Coterminous

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Substitute

Question 6

Which of the following appointments is generally EXEMPT from the rule on nepotism?

Accepted Answer

The appointment of a person to a primarily confidential position.

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A promotional appointment of a sibling in the same agency.

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The original appointment of a nephew to a career service position.

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The transfer of a spouse from another agency to a position under the recommending authority's supervision.