Find out about all of our upcoming civil service exams. You can subscribe to our mailing list and select "City Jobs and Civil Service Announcements” to receive announcements for upcoming exams. The exams schedule is available in Alpha Order and Application Period Order. Our exam schedule is posted every July, lists all our upcoming exams, and is updated every month.
Note you will need to apply for and pay a fee, or obtain a fee waiver, and meet the minimum requirements to qualify to take the exams listed. You can also see the most recent updates in the monthly exam applications schedule, or view the tables on this page. Note that some exams may be cancelled or postponed, so check the schedule regularly if you plan to apply for or take an exam.
For exam related customer service or to check the status of an exam or list you can:
Our testing centers are located in every borough, you can find a testing center near you. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, walk-ins are no longer accepted. Appointments must be scheduled online through OASys.
Below is the list of competitive civil service exams available to anyone who meets the minimum qualification requirements.
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If you already work for the City and are a permanent or 55-a Program employee, you may qualify to take a promotion exam.
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Title of Exam | Exam No. | Application Period |
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Emergency Medical Specialist - Paramedic (Prom) | 3503 | 8/10/2022 - 8/30/2022 |
Marine Engineer (Diesel) (Prom) | 3504 | 8/10/2022 - 8/30/2022 |
Marine Engineer (Prom) | 3505 | 8/10/2022 - 8/30/2022 |
Marine Engineer (Uniformed - Fire Department) (Prom) | 3506 | 8/10/2022 - 8/30/2022 |
Supervisor Communication Electrician (Prom) | 3508 | Canceled |
A provisional employee is someone who works in a competitive-class position but is not a permanent employee of the city. If you currently work for the City and serve provisionally, you may qualify to take a qualified-incumbent exam (QIE).
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Title of Exam | Exam No. | Application Period |
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To find information on past exams, including qualifications and eligibility requirements, you can use these additional links: