Department of Agriculture Job Vacancies 2026
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is hiring qualified applicants for several government job vacancies in 2026, according to official postings published through the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Job Portal. These opportunities cover planning, administrative support, agriculture, scientific research, and technical support positions.
Available salaries range from ₱17,506 to ₱59,153 per month, depending on the position and salary grade. Some vacancies require a bachelor’s degree and relevant Civil Service eligibility, while selected entry-level positions require no previous work experience or training.
Below are the complete job details, qualifications, application requirements, deadlines, and submission instructions based on the official CSC postings.
1. Planning Officer I Job Vacancy
The Planning Officer I will be assigned to the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division. This position is suitable for bachelor’s degree holders who have Career Service Professional eligibility, and importantly, no previous work experience or training is required.
Job Details:
- Position: Planning Officer I
- Plantilla Item No.: OSEC-DAB-PLO1-41-1998
- Salary Grade: 11
- Monthly Salary: ₱31,705
- Place of Assignment: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division
- Eligibility: Career Service Professional/Second Level Eligibility
- Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- Training: None required
- Work Experience: None required
- Deadline: September 10, 2026
Competencies:
- Resourcefulness, integrity, commitment and excellence
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Records management
- Process orientation
- Interpersonal and critical/analytical skills
- Computer skills
WHERE TO SEND APPLICATION
Address applications to: Rose Mary G. Aquino, Ph.D., Regional Executive Director
Department of Agriculture RFO II, San Gabriel, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Email: darfono02recordsunit@gmail.com
Telephone: (078) 396-1700
Applications may be submitted by hand, courier, or email.
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5473342
2. Administrative Aide IV (Cash Clerk I) Job Vacancy
The Administrative Aide IV (Cash Clerk I) is an entry-level government position under the Finance and Administrative Division. No training or previous work experience is required.
Job Details:
- Position: Administrative Aide IV (Cash Clerk I)
- Plantilla Item No.: OSEC-DAB-ADA4-90-2004
- Salary Grade: 4
- Monthly Salary: ₱17,506
- Place of Assignment: Finance and Administrative Division
- Eligibility: Career Service Sub-Professional/First Level Eligibility
- Education: Completion of two years of college studies prior to 2018 OR completion of Grade 12/Senior High School starting 2016
- Training: None required
- Work Experience: None required
- Deadline: September 10, 2026
Competencies include resourcefulness, integrity, commitment, excellence, records management, process orientation, interpersonal skills and computer skills.
WHERE TO SEND APPLICATION
Rose Mary G. Aquino, Ph.D.
Regional Executive Director
Department of Agriculture RFO II
San Gabriel, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Email: darfono02recordsunit@gmail.com
Telephone: (078) 396-1700
Applications may be personally submitted or sent through courier/email.
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5473346
3. Agriculturist II Job Vacancy
The Agriculturist II position is intended for qualified agriculture and allied professionals who can support regulatory agricultural programs and related technical functions.
Job Details:
- Position: Agriculturist II
- Plantilla Item No.: OSEC-DAB-AG2-929-1998
- Salary Grade: 15
- Monthly Salary: ₱42,178
- Place of Assignment: Regulatory Division
- Eligibility: RA 1080 — Agriculturist, Agricultural Engineer, Fisheries Technologist or Veterinarian, depending on assigned functions
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or allied courses such as Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries Technology or Veterinary Medicine
- Training: 4 hours of relevant training
- Work Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
- Deadline: September 10, 2026
Applicants should also possess problem-solving, decision-making, analytical, interpersonal, records management and computer skills.
WHERE TO SEND APPLICATION
Rose Mary G. Aquino, Ph.D.
Regional Executive Director
Department of Agriculture RFO II
San Gabriel, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Email: darfono02recordsunit@gmail.com
Telephone: (078) 396-1700
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5473340
4. Science Research Specialist II Job Vacancy
The Science Research Specialist II works under the Research Division and is intended for professionals capable of contributing to scientific research, analysis and agriculture-related research activities.
Job Details:
- Position: Science Research Specialist II
- Plantilla Item No.: OSEC-DAB-SRAS2-75-2014
- Salary Grade: 16
- Monthly Salary: ₱45,694
- Place of Assignment: Research Division
- Eligibility: Career Service Professional/Second Level Eligibility
- Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- Training: 4 hours of relevant training
- Work Experience: 1 year of relevant experience
- Deadline: September 10, 2026
Required competencies include resourcefulness, integrity, commitment, excellence, supervisory and management skills, coaching and mentoring, problem-solving, decision-making, process orientation, analytical ability and computer skills.
WHERE TO SEND APPLICATION
Rose Mary G. Aquino, Ph.D.
Regional Executive Director
Department of Agriculture RFO II
San Gabriel, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Email: darfono02recordsunit@gmail.com
Telephone: (078) 396-1700
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5473339
5. Planning Officer III Job Vacancy
The Planning Officer III is a higher-level planning position that requires relevant professional experience and training. The successful applicant will support planning, monitoring and evaluation functions.
Job Details:
- Position: Planning Officer III
- Plantilla Item No.: OSEC-DAB-PLO3-9-1998
- Salary Grade: 18
- Monthly Salary: ₱53,818
- Place of Assignment: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division
- Eligibility: Career Service Professional/Second Level Eligibility
- Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- Training: 8 hours of relevant training
- Work Experience: 2 years of relevant experience
- Deadline: September 10, 2026
Competencies include supervisory and management skills, coaching and mentoring, decision-making, critical/analytical skills, interpersonal skills and computer proficiency.
WHERE TO SEND APPLICATION
Rose Mary G. Aquino, Ph.D.
Regional Executive Director
Department of Agriculture RFO II
San Gabriel, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Email: darfono02recordsunit@gmail.com
Telephone: (078) 396-1700
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5473338
6. Senior Science Research Specialist Job Vacancy
The Senior Science Research Specialist is the highest-paying vacancy in this group, with a monthly salary of ₱59,153. The role is intended for experienced professionals who can contribute to research programs while demonstrating supervisory and analytical competencies.
Job Details:
- Position: Senior Science Research Specialist
- Plantilla Item No.: OSEC-DAB-SRSRS-58-2014
- Salary Grade: 19
- Monthly Salary: ₱59,153
- Place of Assignment: Research Division
- Eligibility: Career Service Professional/Second Level Eligibility
- Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
- Training: 8 hours of relevant training
- Work Experience: 2 years of relevant experience
- Deadline: September 10, 2026
Required competencies include supervisory and management skills, coaching and mentoring, problem-solving and decision-making, process orientation, interpersonal skills, analytical skills and computer skills.
WHERE TO SEND APPLICATION
Rose Mary G. Aquino, Ph.D.
Regional Executive Director
Department of Agriculture RFO II
San Gabriel, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Email: darfono02recordsunit@gmail.com
Telephone: (078) 396-1700
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5473334
7. Senior Agriculturist Job Vacancy
The Senior Agriculturist will work under the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division. The position requires professional eligibility and experience in agriculture or an allied discipline.
Job Details:
- Position: Senior Agriculturist
- Plantilla Item No.: OSEC-DAB-SRAG-41-2014
- Salary Grade: 18
- Monthly Salary: ₱53,818
- Place of Assignment: Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division, Regional Field Office 1, City of San Fernando, La Union
- Eligibility: Relevant RA 1080, as amended
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or allied courses such as Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries Technology or Veterinary Medicine
- Training: 8 hours of relevant training
- Work Experience: 2 years of relevant experience
- Deadline: 5:00 P.M., September 15, 2026
Required competencies cover integrity, service excellence, professionalism, strategic thinking, collaborative working relationships, leading change, and knowledge and skills in agribusiness and marketing.
Required Application Documents
- Signed application letter indicating position title, item number and place of assignment
- Fully accomplished, updated and notarized or sworn Personal Data Sheet, CSC Form 212, Revised 2026
- Recent passport-size photo
- Accomplished Work Experience Sheet
- Latest IPCR for permanent employees
- CSC eligibility certificate and/or valid professional license and PRC rating/passing certificate
- Transcript of Records and/or Certificate of Units Taken for unfinished degrees/courses
The posting specifically states that the PDS 2025 format will no longer be accepted for this vacancy.
WHERE TO SEND APPLICATION
Applications must be submitted through the official online application form.
Addressed to: Fidel L. Libao, MMPA, Regional Executive Director
Office Address: Aguila Road, Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union
Official DA Online Application Form
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5484450
8. Science Aide Job Vacancy
The Science Aide position is particularly accessible because it requires only elementary school graduation, with no eligibility, training or previous work experience required. It is assigned to the Nueva Vizcaya Experiment Station.
Job Details:
- Position: Science Aide
- Plantilla Item No.: OSEC-DAB-SCA-19-2014
- Salary Grade: 4
- Monthly Salary: ₱17,506
- Place of Assignment: Nueva Vizcaya Experiment Station
- Eligibility: None required under MC 11, s. 1996 – Category III
- Education: Elementary School Graduate
- Training: None required
- Work Experience: None required
- Deadline: September 14, 2026
Core competencies include resourcefulness, integrity, commitment, excellence, records management, process orientation, interpersonal skills and computer skills.
WHERE TO SEND APPLICATION
Rose Mary G. Aquino, Ph.D.
Regional Executive Director
Department of Agriculture RFO II
San Gabriel, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Email: darfono02recordsunit@gmail.com
Telephone: (078) 396-1700
Applications may be submitted personally or through courier/email.
Official CSC Job Link:
https://csc.gov.ph/career/job/5482828
General Application Documents for DA Job Vacancies
For the listings handled by Department of Agriculture RFO II, applicants are instructed to prepare an application letter together with the following documents:
- Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with Work Experience Sheet
- Recent passport-size or unfiltered digital picture
- CS Form No. 212, Revised 2025, digitally or electronically signed
- Performance rating from the latest rating period, if applicable
- Proof of Civil Service eligibility, rating or professional license
- Transcript of Records
Applicants should carefully check the specific requirements of each vacancy because the Senior Agriculturist listing follows a different application procedure and requires CSC Form 212, Revised 2026. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Conclusion
These Department of Agriculture job vacancies for 2026 offer opportunities for applicants with different educational and professional backgrounds. Positions range from entry-level jobs such as Science Aide and Administrative Aide IV to professional and technical positions such as Planning Officer III, Senior Agriculturist and Senior Science Research Specialist.
Applicants interested in Philippine government jobs should review the eligibility, education, training and experience requirements carefully before submitting their documents. Pay particular attention to the application deadlines of September 10, September 14 and September 15, 2026, depending on the vacancy.
Since the Department of Agriculture states that applications with incomplete documents will not be entertained, applicants should prepare all required documents early and verify the official CSC job posting before submitting their application.