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To check the status of an exam or list, or to get additional information on either one, please call our Interactive Voice Response System (IVR) at (212) 669-1357 or visit our Open Data Portal and search “Civil Service Exams”.
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Applying for a City Job With Exams. Over 80% of City jobs require you to take an exam to be hired. Typically, you can apply to take an exam several months before the exam date. View DCAS’s application schedule to see which exams are open this month, and apply online via the DCAS Online Application System (OASys) or in person at one of our ...
Civil Service System. All jobs within City government are assigned a specific civil service title. All titles are grouped into one of four categories: Competitive Class. Most positions within City government are in the competitive class. These are positions where it is possible for a test to determine an applicant's merit and fitness for the job.
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.
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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.
