Department of Agriculture Hiring 2026
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has published government job vacancies for qualified Filipinos seeking careers in agriculture, research, administration, planning, auditing and public relations. These opportunities include entry-level, professional, technical and supervisory positions with monthly salaries ranging from ₱22,423 to ₱102,603.
Based on the official Civil Service Commission (CSC) job announcements published from September 21 to September 24, 2026, applicants can explore positions with different educational qualifications, eligibility requirements, training requirements and professional experience. Certain positions do not require previous work experience.
Interested applicants should review the vacancies below, prepare the required supporting documents and submit their applications through the recruitment channels specified for each position. Application deadlines are October 5 and October 9, 2026.
Available Department of Agriculture Job Vacancies
1. Agriculturist II — ₱42,178 Monthly
The Agriculturist II supports agricultural production, farm management and agricultural development programs. The position is assigned to the Field Operations Division of Regional Field Office 1.
Job Details and Qualifications
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Plantilla Item Number: OSEC-DAB-AG2-833-1998
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Salary Grade: 15
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Monthly Salary: ₱42,178
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Place of Assignment: City of San Fernando, La Union
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or allied courses, including Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries Technology or Veterinary Medicine.
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Eligibility: Relevant RA 1080 eligibility, depending on the position’s duties.
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Training: 4 hours of relevant training.
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Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
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Competencies: Agricultural production, livestock management, soil and water conservation, agricultural mechanization, integrity, service excellence and collaborative leadership.
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Application Deadline: October 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Where to Send Application
FIDEL L. LIBAO, MMPA Regional Executive Director Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Office 1 Aguila Road, Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union
Online Application: https://forms.gle/yb3Gt2VtHYBuHmCX7
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5512005
2. Chief Agriculturist — ₱102,603 Monthly
The Chief Agriculturist is a senior management position at the Integrated Laboratories Division. The role involves overseeing agricultural laboratory operations, managing personnel and providing technical and organizational leadership.
Job Details and Qualifications
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Plantilla Item Number: OSEC-DAB-CAGR-32-2014
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Salary Grade: 24
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Monthly Salary: ₱102,603
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Place of Assignment: Integrated Laboratories Division, City of San Fernando, La Union
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Education: Master’s degree or CSC Certificate in Leadership and Management. The applicable exemption for RA 1080 eligibles under CSC MC No. 05, series of 2016, is recognized.
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Eligibility: Relevant RA 1080 eligibility.
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Training: 40 hours of supervisory or management learning and development.
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Experience: 4 years of supervisory or management experience.
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Competencies: Strategic thinking, performance management, leadership, coaching, organizational development and collaborative working relationships.
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Application Deadline: October 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Where to Send Application
FIDEL L. LIBAO, MMPA Regional Executive Director Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Office 1 Aguila Road, Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union
Online Application: https://forms.gle/yb3Gt2VtHYBuHmCX7
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5512013
3. Market Specialist II — ₱42,178 Monthly
The Market Specialist II supports agricultural marketing, market research, investment promotion and agribusiness development activities within the department.
Job Details and Qualifications
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Plantilla Item Number: OSEC-DAB-MKTS2-2-2017
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Salary Grade: 15
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Monthly Salary: ₱42,178
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Place of Assignment: Agribusiness Investment Promotion Division
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Education: Bachelor’s degree.
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Eligibility: Career Service Professional or Second Level Eligibility.
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Training: 4 hours of relevant training.
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Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
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Application Deadline: October 5, 2026.
Where to Send Application
ROSEMARIE Z. GO Assistant Chief, Personnel Division Department of Agriculture, Central Office
Online Recruitment Portal:
https://tinyurl.com/DACORecruitmentTool2026
Contact Number: 2732474, local 2106
Applicants may submit through the specified recruitment portal or follow the hand-delivery, courier or email instructions provided by the Personnel Division. The announcement does not specify an email address or complete physical delivery address.
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5512348
4. Planning Officer II — ₱42,178 Monthly
The Planning Officer II supports the development, coordination and monitoring of agricultural programs, departmental plans and organizational objectives.
Job Details and Qualifications
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Plantilla Item Number: OSEC-DAB-PLO2-78-2014
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Salary Grade: 15
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Monthly Salary: ₱42,178
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Place of Assignment: Planning and Programming Division
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Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job.
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Eligibility: Career Service Professional or Second Level Eligibility.
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Training: 4 hours of relevant training.
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Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
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Application Deadline: October 5, 2026.
Where to Send Application
ROSEMARIE Z. GO Assistant Chief, Personnel Division Department of Agriculture, Central Office
Online Recruitment Portal:
https://tinyurl.com/DACORecruitmentTool2026
Contact Number: 2732474, local 2106
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5512336
5. Science Research Specialist I — ₱36,125 Monthly
The Science Research Specialist I is assigned to the Food Development Center’s Technology Development Division. The position supports research and technical activities associated with food technology and development.
Job Details and Qualifications
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Plantilla Item Number: OSEC-DAB-SRAS1-15-2019
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Salary Grade: 13
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Monthly Salary: ₱36,125
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Place of Assignment: Food Development Center, Technology Development Division
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Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job.
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Eligibility: Career Service Professional or Second Level Eligibility.
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Training: None required.
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Experience: None required.
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Application Deadline: October 5, 2026.
Where to Send Application
ROSEMARIE Z. GO Assistant Chief, Personnel Division Department of Agriculture, Central Office
Online Recruitment Portal:
https://tinyurl.com/DACORecruitmentTool2026
Contact Number: 2732474, local 2106
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5512333
6. Internal Auditor I — ₱31,705 Monthly
The Internal Auditor I supports the Management Audit Division in reviewing internal processes, evaluating controls and promoting accountability in departmental operations.
Job Details and Qualifications
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Plantilla Item Number: OSEC-DAB-IAUD1-6-2013
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Salary Grade: 11
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Monthly Salary: ₱31,705
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Place of Assignment: Management Audit Division
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Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job.
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Eligibility: Career Service Professional or Second Level Eligibility.
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Training: None required.
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Experience: None required.
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Application Deadline: October 5, 2026.
Where to Send Application
ROSEMARIE Z. GO Assistant Chief, Personnel Division Department of Agriculture, Central Office
Online Recruitment Portal:
https://tinyurl.com/DACORecruitmentTool2026
Contact Number: 2732474, local 2106
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5512330
7. Administrative Assistant II — ₱22,423 Monthly
The Administrative Assistant II supports the Office of the Secretary through clerical, administrative, documentation and office coordination activities.
Job Details and Qualifications
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Plantilla Item Number: OSEC-DAB-ADAS2-127-2014
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Salary Grade: 8
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Monthly Salary: ₱22,423
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Place of Assignment: Office of the Secretary
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Eligibility: Career Service Sub-professional or First Level Eligibility.
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Training: 4 hours of relevant training.
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Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
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Application Deadline: October 5, 2026.
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must satisfy one of the following educational requirements:
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Completion of two years of college studies under the pre-2018 requirements.
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High school graduation with a relevant vocational or trade course under the pre-2018 requirements.
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Completion of Grade 12 or Senior High School under the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track.
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Completion of Grade 10 or Junior High School with a relevant vocational or trade course and TESDA NC II under the requirements beginning in 2018.
Where to Send Application
ROSEMARIE Z. GO Assistant Chief, Personnel Division Department of Agriculture, Central Office
Online Recruitment Portal:
https://tinyurl.com/DACORecruitmentTool2026
Contact Number: 2732474, local 2106
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5512328
8. Public Relations Officer II — ₱42,178 Monthly
The Public Relations Officer II supports the Office of the Secretary in public communication, information dissemination, media coordination and public relations activities.
Job Details and Qualifications
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Plantilla Item Number: OSEC-DAB-PRO2-23-2014
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Salary Grade: 15
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Monthly Salary: ₱42,178
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Place of Assignment: Office of the Secretary
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Education: Bachelor’s degree.
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Eligibility: Career Service Professional or Second Level Eligibility.
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Training: 4 hours of relevant training.
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Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
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Application Deadline: October 5, 2026.
Where to Send Application
ROSEMARIE Z. GO Assistant Chief, Personnel Division Department of Agriculture, Central Office
Online Recruitment Portal:
https://tinyurl.com/DACORecruitmentTool2026
Contact Number: 2732474, local 2106
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5512327
9. Agriculturist II — ₱42,178 Monthly
The Agriculturist II supports the Field Operations Division in the implementation and monitoring of agricultural programs and technical field activities.
Job Details and Qualifications
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Plantilla Item Number: OSEC-DAB-AG2-282-1998
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Salary Grade: 15
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Monthly Salary: ₱42,178
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Place of Assignment: Field Operations Division
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or allied courses, including Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries Technology or Veterinary Medicine.
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Eligibility: Relevant RA 1080.
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Training: 4 hours of relevant training.
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Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
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Application Deadline: October 5, 2026.
Where to Send Application
JOSE APOLLO Y. PACAMALAN Regional Executive Director Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Office 10 Antonio Luna Street, Cagayan de Oro City
Online Application:
https://tinyurl.com/DA10OPENPOS
Applicants may submit their documents by hand, courier or the prescribed electronic application channel.
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5514873
10. Science Research Specialist I — ₱36,125 Monthly
The Science Research Specialist I is assigned to the Research Center for Upland Development. The position supports scientific research and technical work related to agricultural development.
Job Details and Qualifications
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Plantilla Item Number: OSEC-DAB-SRAS1-123-2014
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Salary Grade: 13
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Monthly Salary: ₱36,125
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Place of Assignment: Research Center for Upland Development
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Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job.
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Eligibility: Career Service Professional or Second Level Eligibility.
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Training: None required.
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Experience: None required.
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Application Deadline: October 5, 2026.
Where to Send Application
JOSE APOLLO Y. PACAMALAN Regional Executive Director Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Office 10 Antonio Luna Street, Cagayan de Oro City
Online Application:
https://tinyurl.com/DA10OPENPOS
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5514872
11. Science Research Specialist II — ₱45,694 Monthly
The Science Research Specialist II supports the Regional Crop Protection Center through agricultural research, crop protection activities and technical studies.
Job Details and Qualifications
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Plantilla Item Number: OSEC-DAB-SRAS2-192-2014
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Salary Grade: 16
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Monthly Salary: ₱45,694
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Place of Assignment: Regional Crop Protection Center
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Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job.
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Eligibility: Career Service Professional or Second Level Eligibility.
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Training: 4 hours of relevant training.
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Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
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Application Deadline: October 5, 2026.
Where to Send Application
JOSE APOLLO Y. PACAMALAN Regional Executive Director Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Office 10 Antonio Luna Street, Cagayan de Oro City
Online Application:
https://tinyurl.com/DA10OPENPOS
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5514871
12. Supervising Agriculturist — ₱81,796 Monthly
The Supervising Agriculturist is assigned to the Regulatory Division. The position involves supervising agricultural technical activities, coordinating regulatory work and overseeing relevant departmental operations.
Job Details and Qualifications
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Plantilla Item Number: OSEC-DAB-SVAG-17-2014
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Salary Grade: 22
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Monthly Salary: ₱81,796
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Place of Assignment: Regulatory Division
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or allied courses, including Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries Technology or Veterinary Medicine.
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Eligibility: Relevant RA 1080.
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Training: 16 hours of relevant training.
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Experience: 3 years of relevant experience.
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Application Deadline: October 5, 2026.
Where to Send Application
JOSE APOLLO Y. PACAMALAN Regional Executive Director Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Office 10 Antonio Luna Street, Cagayan de Oro City
Online Application:
https://tinyurl.com/DA10OPENPOS
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5514870
Required Documents for Department of Agriculture Job Applications
Applicants must prepare the documents required by their respective recruitment offices. Requirements differ among the three DA offices, particularly concerning the Personal Data Sheet.
Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 1
Applicants for Agriculturist II and Chief Agriculturist must submit:
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Scanned and signed application letter indicating the position, plantilla item number and place of assignment.
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Updated, notarized or sworn Personal Data Sheet (CSC Form 212, Revised 2026), with a recent passport-sized photograph.
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Accomplished Work Experience Sheet.
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Latest Individual Performance Commitment and Review for permanent employees.
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Relevant CSC eligibility certificate, valid professional license and PRC passing or rating certificate.
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Transcript of Records or certificate of academic units, as applicable.
The office specifically requires the 2026 PDS format and states that the 2025 format will not be accepted.
Department of Agriculture Central Office
Applicants for the six Central Office positions must prepare:
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Application letter specifying the position, item number and division.
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Updated, notarized or sworn Personal Data Sheet, Revised 2025, with a recent passport-sized photograph.
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Work Experience Sheet.
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Transcript of Records or relevant academic-unit certificates.
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CSC eligibility verification or relevant PRC certificates and board ratings.
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January–June 2026 performance rating of at least Very Satisfactory, if applicable.
Applications must be submitted no later than October 5, 2026.
Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 10
Applicants for the four positions at Regional Field Office 10 must submit:
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Accomplished Personal Data Sheet, CSC Form 212, Revised 2025, with Work Experience Sheet and a recent passport-sized or unfiltered digital photograph, digitally or electronically signed.
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Latest performance rating, if applicable.
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Proof of eligibility, rating or professional license.
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Transcript of Records.
Applications must be submitted by October 5, 2026.
Conclusion
The Department of Agriculture’s September 2026 job announcements provide opportunities for applicants with different educational and professional backgrounds. The available positions cover agricultural operations, scientific research, management, public communication and administrative support.
Applicants without previous work experience may consider the Science Research Specialist I and Internal Auditor I vacancies, provided they meet the required educational and civil service eligibility qualifications. Experienced professionals can also explore the Chief Agriculturist and Supervising Agriculturist positions.
Before submitting an application, carefully review the corresponding official CSC announcement, confirm the required PDS version and prepare complete documentary requirements. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Applicants should use only the recruitment channels authorized by the Department of Agriculture and submit their documents before the relevant closing date.