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How to Register Online in 13th EPS-TOPIK(2016) Korean Jobs?

We write this article to guide all Filipinos who wants to take the incoming 13th Test of Proficiency in Korean (EPS-TOPIK) in the Philippines. You can read here the guide for online registration, paying and getting the permit.

3 Step to Register in 13th EPS-TOPIK Online:

Before you proceed to this step, you must have a POEA e-Registration System account. If you have, then proceed to the step below.

Step 1: Go to http://eps.poea.gov.ph/eps/main.php and click the Online Registration. Fill-up all required information.
Note: Use capital letter and all the details must be the same in your passport. If your personal information is not the same in your passport, your application will not be permitted even if you pass the TOPIK exam.

Upload your jpg format colored Passport size ID picture and scanned Passport.
Passport size ID picture - 35mm x 45mm size at 72 pixels/inch resolution, must not exceed to 1 MB file size and should be taken within 6 months.
Scanned Passport - 90mm x 125mm size at 72 pixels/inch resolution, must not exceed to 1 MB file size.

Check the I'm not a robot and click submit. You will see a message box together with your Reference and E-Registration number. Take note this numbers because you will use this in the future.

Step 2: Click the Pay button to access Landbank E-Payment Portal and click National Government Agencies and select POEA-EPS TEST PROFICIENCY IN KOREAN TOPIK.

Applicant can also pay online using the participating BancNet member banks:

Allied Banking Corporation
Allied Savings Bank
Asia United Bank
BPI Globe Banko
China Trust Banking Corp
City State Bank
Development Bank of the Philippines
East West Bank
Korea Exchange Bank

Print or screenshot your receipt after your payment.
Note: There is 10 pesos transaction fee for Landbank online payment while 20 pesos for other participating banks.

Step 3: Go http://eps.poea.gov.ph/eps/print.php and print your permit.

Philippine 13th EPS TOPIK 2016 Guide and Info (Scheduled Date and Venue)

Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) recently announced the test date for the 13th Test of Proficiency in Korean (EPS-TOPIK) in the Philippines.

Passing this exam, either Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer-Based-Test (CBT) is the only way to get a work in South Korea. This test is implemented by the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea) authorized by the Ministry of Employment and Labor of the Republic of Korea (MOEL).

All MALE applicants can register on March 1-2-3 from 6 o'clock in the morning up to 8 o'clock in the evening. Meanwhile, FEMALEs can only register on March 3 with the same time because jobs for them is limited.

Allocated list of test takers will be posted on POEA website on test date announcement, March 22, 2016.

Paper Based Test (PBT) will be on April 2~3, 2016 with two session in Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Metro Manila. Examinees must be in the designated test room until the designated time (09:00 AM for the 1st session, and 1:00 PM for the 2nd session for the orientation).

Computer-Based-Test (CBT) will be on April 11, 2016~May 24, 2016 with three sessions in Metro Manila only. Examinees must be in the CBT VENUE until the designated time (09:20 for the session 1, 12:20 for the session 2, 14:50 for the session 3 for the orientation).

Note: Examiner must arrive at waiting room before applicant orientation.

Test result will be announce on:

PBT : April 13 (Wednesday), 2016
CBT : June 2 (Thursday), 2016

Goodluck for all KLT 13 examiners, Passing the EPS-TOPIK only gives the workers the qualification for EPS job application and does not guarantee employment in Korea.