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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.
Exams. Below are the current Open Competitive and Promotion civil service exams currently available. You may hover over the "Open Competitive" and "Promotion" labels to determine which exam type is applicable to you. To view exam details, click on the Exam # or Title.
9 paź 2024 · Below is the list of competitive civil service exams available to anyone who meets the minimum qualification requirements.
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.
Through OASys, aspiring and current City employees may apply for exams and pay for application fees online, obtain information on their scheduled test sessions and the results of their exams, and become eligible for merit-based civil service positions.
If you meet the basic requirements of the job, you can apply for your exam online or at one of our testing centers. Our testing centers are located in every borough and are open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., except major holidays and scheduled closures.
You can find general career information through NYC Jobs, the City's official government jobs website. Most positions in New York City government are filled through civil service exams. You can apply online for certain civil service exams.
