This study examined the relationship between the level of conformity to Department of Education (DepEd) policies and the motivation and performance of Project Development Officer I (PDO I). Grounded in Self-Determination Theory and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the study investigated how adherence to organizational policies was associated with employees' intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and their overall job performance. The study recognized the critical role of PDO I personnel in their respective school division offices. The study addressed the limited studies focusing on non-teaching personnel, especially Project Development Officer I within the Department of Education. This study employed a quantitative research design, specifically a descriptive-correlational approach, to examine the conformity to Department of Education (DepEd) policies of Project Development Officers and their motivation and performance. Results revealed that the respondents exhibited a high level of conformity to DepEd policies, high levels of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and high job performance. Educational attainment was found to have a significant positive relationship with conformity to DepEd policies, while length of service showed a significant negative relationship with intrinsic motivation. No significant relationships were found between the respondents' profile variables and job performance. Furthermore, conformity to DepEd policies was positively associated with both motivation and performance, indicating that adherence to organizational policies contributes to improved employee engagement and work outcomes. It is recommended that DepEd continue strengthening policy implementation while promoting professional development opportunities, supportive leadership, and workplace practices that foster autonomy, competence, and relatedness among Project Development Officers. The findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge on organizational behavior in the public education sector and provide evidence-based insights for improving human resource and organizational development initiatives within DepEd.