How Can You Find Upcoming Exams?
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. Civil service exams may be available only for a limited time and it may be a few years before a certain exam is offered again.
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.
Exam Alerts
- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019 – THE CTACS WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY
- MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019 – THE CTACS WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY
- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 – THE CTACS WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING
Open Competitive Exams for Anyone
Below is the list of competitive civil service exams available to anyone who meets the minimum qualification requirements.
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| Title of Exam | Exam No. | Application Period |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Urban Designer | 0143 | POSTPONED |
| Child and Family Specialist | 0136 | POSTPONED |
| Clerical Aide | 0137 | POSTPONED |
| Construction Project Manager Intern | 0147 | 11/6/2019 - 11/26/2019 |
| Consultant (Early Childhood Education) | 0148 | 11/6/2019 - 11/26/2019 |
| Contract Specialist | 0138 | POSTPONED |
| Emergency Medical Specialist - EMT (Fire) | 0803 | 11/6/2019 - 11/26/2019 |
| Emergency Medical Specialist Trainee | 0802 | 11/6/2019 - 11/26/2019 |
| Inspector (Housing) | 0149 | 11/6/2019 - 11/26/2019 |
| Police Attendant | 0146 | POSTPONED |
| Police Officer | 0320 | 11/1/2019 - 12/14/2019 |
| Public Records Aide | 0139 | POSTPONED |
| Recreation Director | 0140 | POSTPONED |
| Reporter/Stenographer (DA) | 0145 | POSTPONED |
| Roofer | 0150 | 11/6/2019 - 11/26/2019 |
| Urban Park Ranger | 0142 | POSTPONED |
Promotion Exams for Permanent and 55-a City Employees
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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Exams for Provisional City Employees
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 |
|---|---|---|
| * | * | * |
Past Exam Archive
To find information on past exams, including qualifications and eligibility requirements, you can use these additional links:
