After graduation, having an NBI clearance is a requirement you can not avoid, whether applying for your first job or applying for graduate studies. If you're a DOST scholar, most likely your record will say HIT. So to keep headaches at bay, get a clearance from DOST first before going to the NBI office.
To get a DOST Clearance, submit the following documents to the Scholarship section (3/F PTRI Bldg. Bicutan, Taguig):
- Local Employment (any of the following)
- Official Transcript of Records or True Copy of Grades
- Certificate of Graduation
- Diploma
- Temporary/Abroad
- Personal Letter
- Guarantee Letter
- Certificate of Employment
- Final Clearance
- Certificate of Employment
Of course, don't just take my word for it. You can always call the DOST Scholarship section at (+632) 837-1333 and (+632) 837-2071 local. 2382.
More information on DOST scholarships at:
They'll give you a paper with a dry seal, which you'll present to the NBI Quality Control interview. Once you get to the NBI, just follow the instructions displayed around the area. Government officials are usually unfriendly, so if you're the sensitive sort (like me) who gets irritated when snapped at, read all instructions you see.
Tip: Make sure you're presentable as your photo will be taken during your application there. ;) You don't want to look like a criminal in your photo (like I did).
If you are not listed in the HIT records, you can get your clearance the same day you applied. Otherwise, it will cause you a lot of headaches, especially if you're rushing to meet a deadline. That's it. Good luck!
