Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Third Level Positions (Department of Justice), the applicant has to approach the Department of Justice offices link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. Then the applicant will undergo interview and examination as per the officer’s advice
12. The entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application Letter
• Duly accomplished Personal Data Sheet (CSC Form 212, Revised 2017) link
• Recommendation/Indorsement from Head of Office where the vacancy exists
• Clearances
  • NBI Clearance
  • Ombudsman Clearance
  • Sandiganbayan Clearance
  • Civil Service Commission Clearance
• For Applicants/recommendees with the pending case/s, to submit the following documents
  • Recommendation letter from the Head of Office affirming his/her recommendation despite pending case/s
  • Copies of affidavit complaint, with complete attachments/annexes
  • Counter affidavit; answer or reply with complete attachments/annexes
  • Rejoinder and comment to the rejoinder, with complete attachments/annexes (if filed)
• Other related documents, e.g., Office of the President/Sandiganbayan/Court of Appeals/Supreme Court decisions, if
• Photocopy of Performance Evaluation/IPCR for the last two rating period (at least very Satisfactory Rating, if applicable)

Department of Justice - Philippines
Padre Faura Street
Ermita, Manila 1000
Republic of the Philippines
Telephone - (+632) 8523 8481 to 98
Contact Details link

• Any person who intends to Apply for Third Level Positions (Department of Justice) is eligible to make this application.

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

• Application form link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• The entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Surname
• First Name
• Middle Name
• Sex
• Civil Status
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Citizenship
• Height (m)
• Weight (kg)
• Blood type
• GSIS ID NO.
• PAG-IBIG ID NO
• Philhealth No.
• SSS NO.
• Telephone no.
• Mobile no.
• Agency employee no.
• E-mail address (if any)
• Family background
• Educational background
• Civil service eligibility
• Work experience
• Voluntary work or involvement in civic / non-government / people / voluntary organization

• In the Philippines, the Third Level Positions in the Department of Justice (DOJ) refer to the highest-ranking positions in the agency's organizational structure. These positions require the highest level of education, training, and expertise, and involve the most complex and challenging duties and responsibilities.

• For More Information link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Place some external links which might help.

Third Level Positions in the DOJ include the following:

• Undersecretary - The Undersecretary is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department. He or she also formulates policies, programs, and projects in accordance with the department's mandate and serves as a liaison between the DOJ and other government agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
• Assistant Secretary - The Assistant Secretary supports the Undersecretary in performing his or her duties and responsibilities. He or she supervises the department's programs and projects and ensures that they are in line with the DOJ's strategic direction.
• Director - The Director manages the department's offices, bureaus, and services. He or she is responsible for implementing policies and programs and for ensuring that the department's resources are used efficiently and effectively.
• Chief State Counsel - The Chief State Counsel is responsible for overseeing the legal services provided by the DOJ. He or she supervises the work of the department's lawyers and ensures that they provide timely and quality legal advice to the government.
• Prosecutor General - The Prosecutor General is responsible for overseeing the prosecution of criminal cases in the Philippines. He or she ensures that cases are handled in accordance with the law and that the interests of justice are served.