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Applicants can apply and pay for exams online, and can take an exam either online or at a community-based test center. After each exam, the City establishes an eligible to hire list that consists of all applicants who passed the exam, and is available to each City agency with open positions.
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.
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”.
Online Application System (OASys) can be accessed from any computer with an internet connection and a recommended internet browser. Follow the instructions on the Notice of Examination or review the Civil Service FAQs on OASys for assistance. 2.
Civil service exams Some City jobs may require you to take an exam, either before or after getting hired. Signing up for an upcoming exam is a great way to land a new job in your field.
Access Civil Service exam announcements and learn about the exam process. Learn more about currently available programs and spotlighted exam opportunities. Access online information about your health and other employee benefits, including new telehealth services for Empire Plan enrollees.
You can call 212-669-1357, log into your account online in the Online Application System, or visit our open data portal to check the status of an exam or list. Scores remain active for up to four years.
