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Exams. Over 80% of city government positions require you to take and pass a civil service exam. Standardized testing helps ensure the hiring and promotion processes are fair, competitive, and result in the City hiring the most qualified candidate for the job.
Overview. Meeting Dates. Commission Calendars. 211 Waiver Guidelines. Signup here to receive the latest examination announcements from the Department of Civil Service. This website contains information regarding examinations, appointments, and promotion within New York State.
Below are the current Open Competitive, Qualified Incumbent Exam (QIE), Customer Service Appointments, and Promotion civil service exams currently available.
The civil service exam schedule for the entire year is released annually every July, and is available in alphabetical order or in application period order. DCAS also releases a monthly exam schedule, which you can receive over email by subscribing to our NYC Jobs Newsletter.
Use the links below to access additional information related to civil service examinations: NYC Exam Regulations - a document that supplements the Notices of Examination and contains detailed information about the rules, procedures and timeframes for the application and examination process.
Preparing for a civil service exam: Several study guides are available for entry-level exams. Please register for automatic email notification. To receive automatic e-mail notification when a specific civil service exam or job announcement will be offered, please register with our automatic email notification service.
The City of New York. Applications Schedule – June 2024. All Dates are Tentative and Subject to Change. To apply for a civil service exam open during this application period, please apply online via the DCAS Online Application System (OASys) at www.nyc.gov/examsforjobs.
