The Scientific Career System shall apply to scientific personnel in the government service with at least a master’s degree and/or doctorate degree and non-faculty full-time researchers from State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).
The SCS covers the following disciplines:
- Agricultural Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Engineering Sciences and Technology
- Health Sciences
- Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Social Sciences
There are five ranks in the Scientific Career System with their corresponding salary grades:
- Scientist I – SG 26
- Scientist II – SG 27
- Scientist III – SG 28
- Scientist IV – SG 29
- Scientist V – SG 30