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
- The CTACs are closed until further notice.
- All Bureau of Exams testing events have been postponed until further notice. Please disregard any Admission Notices or Confirmation Emails that may have been received.
Open Competitive Exams for Anyone
Below is the list of competitive civil service exams available to anyone who meets the minimum qualification requirements.
See the Upcoming Exams
| Title of Exam | Exam No. | Application Period |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Architect | 0177 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Administrative Manager | 0173 | CANCELED |
| Auto Mechanic | 0189 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Climber and Pruner | 0174 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Custodian | 0178 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Customer Information Representative | 0805 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Electrical Engineer | 0179 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Highways and Sewers Inspector | 0175 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Plumber's Helper | 0184 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Plumber's Helper (CUNY) | 0195 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Police Administrative Aide | 0141 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Public Health Adviser | 0180 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Public Health Adviser (NYC H+H) | 0181 | CANCELED |
| Public Health Nurse (School Health) | 0185 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Sanitation Worker | 0186 | CANCELED |
| Senior Estimator (General Construction) | 0182 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Senior Stationary Engineer | 0187 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Senior Stationary Engineer (CUNY) | 0197 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Senior Stationary Engineer (NYC H+H) | 0188 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Taxi and Limousine Inspector | 0166 | CANCELED |
| Traffic Enforcement Agent | 0319 | 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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| Title of Exam | Exam No. | Application Period |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Architect (Prom) | 0576 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Administrative Manager (Prom) | 0570 | CANCELED |
| Associate Fire Protection Inspector (Prom) | 0577 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Associate Inspector (Electrical) (Prom) | 0572 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Associate Inspector (Housing) (Prom) | 0584 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Associate School Food Service Manager (Prom) | 0561 | CANCELED |
| Auto Mechanic (Prom) | 0588 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Captain (Fire) (Prom) | 0594 | CANCELED |
| Custodian (Prom) | 0578 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Highways and Sewers Inspector (Prom) | 0574 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Public Health Adviser (Prom) | 0580 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Senior Estimator (General Construction) (Prom) | 0581 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Senior Stationary Engineer (CUNY) (Prom) | 0591 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Senior Stationary Engineer (Electric) (Prom) | 0582 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Senior Stationary Engineer (NYC H+H) (Prom) | 0585 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Senior Stationary Engineer (Prom) | 0586 | 6/17/2020 - 7/7/2020 |
| Supervisor Bricklayer (Prom) | 0587 | CANCELED |
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).
See the Upcoming Exams
| Title of Exam | Exam No. | Application Period |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Blasting Inspector | 0401 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Associate Inspector (Boilers) | 0413 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Associate Inspector (Hoists and Rigging) | 0402 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Associate Inspector (Housing Construction) | 0414 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Associate Inspector (Low Pressure Boilers) | 0415 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Associate Quality Assurance Specialist (Fuel) | 0416 | CANCELED |
| Associate Rehabilitation Specialist (HPD) | 0403 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Automotive Specialist | 0404 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Blacksmith | 0426 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Blacksmith's Helper | 0427 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Boiler Maker | 0428 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Bridge Painter | 0429 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Consultant Public Health Nurse (Communicable Diseases) | 0405 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Crane Operator (Any Motive Power Except Steam) | 0430 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Estimator (Mechanical) | 0406 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Inspector (Hoists and Rigging) | 0417 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Inspector (Housing Construction) | 0418 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Inspector (Multi-Discipline) | 0431 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Insurance Advisor | 0407 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Motor Grader Operator | 0432 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Multiple Dwelling Specialist (Buildings) | 0433 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Oil Burner Specialist | 0420 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Photographer | 0434 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Principal Fingerprint Technician | 0421 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Quality Assurance Specialist (Pupil Transportation) | 0409 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Quality Assurance Specialist Trainee | 0435 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Senior Automotive Specialist | 0411 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Senior Salvage Appraiser | 0412 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Staff Audiologist | 0422 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Supervising Bookbinder | 0423 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Supervising Dockmaster | 0436 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Supervisor Glazier | 0437 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Supervisor of Ironwork | 0425 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Transit Management Analyst Trainee | 0438 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
| Welder | 0439 | 6/17/2020 - 6/30/2020 |
Past Exam Archive
To find information on past exams, including qualifications and eligibility requirements, you can use these additional links:
