DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara graced the graduation ceremony of female students under the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) track at the Sisters of Mary of Banneux Inc. in Silang, Cavite on April 8, 2025. Photo by the DepEd.
The Department of Education (DepEd) has welcomed the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) approval of Resolution No. 2500229, which allows Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) graduates to qualify for first-level government positions.
The policy, developed in coordination with the CSC, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), revises the minimum educational requirements for government jobs in clerical, trade, craft and custodial services.
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) has also expressed support to the inter-agency process.
For his part, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the change addresses a long-standing gap in government hiring rules.
“This is a huge step forward for our K to 12 graduates, especially those from the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) track,” Education Secretary Sonny Angara said.
“For years, our SHS students have been trained to be work-ready, but policy gaps kept them from entering the public sector. This reform finally bridges that divide,” he added.
The resolution provides that JHS and SHS graduates may be hired for first-level positions if they meet other requirements, including relevant experience, training, and eligibility, and go through the regular merit-based hiring process.
“It not only opens new doors for our learners but also strengthens the government’s workforce with young, capable professionals shaped by our K to 12 curriculum,” the DepEd chief said.
The revised qualification standards will take effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation or in the Official Gazette.
Angara said the update shows that the K to 12 curriculum can now support direct pathways into public employment.
