CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)--To streamline and modernize the examination process, making it more efficient and accessible to candidates, the Civil Service Commission (CSC)-10 relaunched the Computerized Examination (ComEx), September 5, with CSC Chairperson Karlo Alexei Nograles.

"My visit to the regional office coincided with the relaunching of our ComEx, or computerized examination, for Region 10. We have now provided Region 10 with the new computer server to ensure the continuous conduct of our ComEx at least twice a week," Nograles said.

A total of 25 computer units have been allocated for the use of CSC exam applicants in the region, ensuring that technological gaps do not hinder the examination process.

Nograles also shared that the commission had faced challenges in conducting computerized examinations due to issues with computer servers, resulting in a halt in ComEx operations since February 2020. The relaunch is expected to resolve these issues and provide a more efficient and accessible examination experience for applicants.

As for the process, the chairperson said the registration for ComEx will be done online through the CSC ComEx website on a first-come, first-served basis. This digitalized and streamlined approach aims to expand the number of ComEx users, takers, and passers.

"With these digitalized and streamlined services, we hope to expand the number of ComEx users, ComEx takers, and ComEx passers," Nograles said.

CSC is working toward having ComEx in full operation within 2024, providing candidates with a more accessible and efficient means of taking civil service examinations.

Collaborative efforts

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)-10 played a crucial role in supporting the relaunch. They participated in the blessing ceremony and expressed their commitment to providing technical assistance in setting up and operating the ComEx system.

Chairperson Nograles also mentioned the increasing passing rates in CSC exams, highlighting that under his watch, it has improved to 16%. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the CSC exam standards to ensure fairness to all applicants.

ComEx is specifically intended for individuals who may have failed to pass the pen and paper test or those who have struggled to secure a schedule for the traditional examination, which is held only twice a year, in March and August.

CSC-10 envisions expanding ComEx to hold exams ideally from twice a week to daily. To achieve this, they are collaborating with internet service providers to ensure stable internet connectivity in ComEx rooms across the region.

"We already have additional internet providers. Hopefully, those of our field offices where the internet connection is not very strong, other service providers can also provide it so that we can ensure stable internet in the area to offer computerized exams," Nograles said.

The relaunch of computerized examination is part of the region's 123rd Philippine Civil Service Anniversary celebration with the theme,"Transforming Public Service in the Next Decade: Honing Agile and Future-Ready Servant-Heroes." (RTP/PIA-10)