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⚖️ NYC DCAS Open Competitive15 Exams Open⚠ PCT & PO Close This Week
Agency: NYC Dept. of Citywide Administrative ServicesUpdated: October 7, 2026Apply: a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/exams
📋 15 NYC civil service exams open to the public as of October 7, 2026.
A major batch of new exams opened October 7 — Auto Mechanic (3 variants), Customer Information Representative, Electrician (Automobile), Emergency Medical Specialists, Management Auditor, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, and School Safety Agent. Combined with exams already open since September 2, the full list spans law enforcement, trades, healthcare, and administration. Police Communications Technician closes October 13 and Police Officer closes October 14 — apply immediately for those. Full schedule at nyc.gov/dcas ↗
Exams Open
15
as of Oct 7, 2026
Closes Oct 13
PCT 7307
Police Comms Technician
Closes Oct 14
PO 7314
Free — Police Officer
Closes Oct 27
8
exams — large batch
Free Exams
2
CO 7302 · PO 7314
Latest Deadline
Nov 25, 2026
School Safety Agent
NYC DCAS has opened a large batch of open competitive civil service exams in October 2026, bringing the total number of active exams to 15 titles. The new October 7 openings add skilled trades (Auto Mechanic, Electrician), healthcare (Emergency Medical Specialist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist), and public safety support (School Safety Agent, Customer Information Representative) to the law enforcement titles that opened September 2. All applications go through OASys at a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/exams. See the official schedule at nyc.gov/dcas.
Apply on OASys — PCT Closes Oct 13, Police Officer Closes Oct 14
15 open competitive exams. Two are free (Correction Officer 7302, Police Officer 7314). School Safety Agent open through November 25. All applications at a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/exams. Full schedule at nyc.gov/dcas.
NYC DCAS Bureau of Examinations | (212) 669-1357 | nyc.gov/CivilServiceNowNYC | All dates tentative and subject to change
⚠ Closing This Week — Apply Immediately
Two exams close within the next 7 days. Apply now at a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/exams.
• Police Communications Technician (Exam 7307) — closes October 13, 2026
• Police Officer (Exam 7314) — closes October 14, 2026 · FREE — $0 fee
⚠ Closes Oct 13 · $68 fee
Police Communications Technician
Exam No. 7307 · Open Sep 2 – Oct 13, 2026
NYC’s 911 call-takers and police radio dispatchers. Starting salary approx. $51,790/yr. No NYC residency required to apply. Multiple-choice written exam. See our NYC exams page for the full PCT guide.
DeadlineOct 13, 2026
Fee$68.00
🆕 FREE · $0 · Closes Oct 14
Police Officer
Exam No. 7314 · Open Oct 1 – Oct 14, 2026
Fourth NYPD open competitive cycle in 2026. No application fee — select “No Fee” in OASys. Only a 14-day window. Must be 17 to test, 21 to be appointed. See our NYC exams page for details.
DeadlineOct 14, 2026
Fee$0.00 — FREE
All 15 Active Exams — Full List by Deadline
Sorted by closing date — earliest first. All applications through OASys. Read each Notice of Examination (NOE) before applying — fees are non-refundable if you are found Not Qualified. Full schedule at nyc.gov/dcas.
Five law enforcement and public safety titles are open — two are completely free. The Correction Officer and Police Officer exams both have no application fee. Read the full NOE for each exam before applying.
FREE · $0 · Closes Oct 27
Correction Officer
Exam No. 7302 · Sep 2 – Oct 27, 2026
NYC Department of Correction. Starting $56,838/yr → $109,352/yr at 5.5 years. $1,100 uniform allowance. Longevity pay at 5/10/15/20 years. Age 17 to test, 21 to appoint. Four qualification pathways. See our NYC exams page for the full CO guide.
DeadlineOct 27, 2026
Fee$0.00 — FREE
H+H Only · Closes Oct 27 · $61 fee
Special Officer (NYC H+H)
Exam No. 7329 · Sep 2 – Oct 27, 2026
NYC Health + Hospitals facilities only. Peace officer designation. $40,480→$58,345/yr. Additional $5,000/yr WDS bonus. Test expected Dec 7, 2026. NYC residency required at appointment. See our full Special Officer H+H guide.
DeadlineOct 27, 2026
Fee$61.00
NYPD · Closes Nov 25 · Check NOE for fee
School Safety Agent
Exam No. 7324 · Oct 7 – Nov 25, 2026
NYPD School Safety Division — maintaining safety and order in NYC public schools. Longest application window of any current exam. Check the full Notice of Examination on OASys for salary, qualifications, and fee.
DeadlineNov 25, 2026
FeeSee NOE
🔧 Skilled Trades (4 Exams — All Close Oct 27)
Four skilled trades exams opened October 7 and all close October 27. Three Auto Mechanic variants cover different agency contexts; the Electrician (Automobile) exam covers auto electrical systems. All are NYC competitive civil service titles with full benefits.
Trades · Closes Oct 27
Auto Mechanic
Exam No. 7010
General City agency Auto Mechanic. Diagnose and repair City fleet vehicles. Check the NOE on OASys for specific qualifications, minimum experience, and fee.
Period10/7 – 10/27/2026
CUNY · Trades · Closes Oct 27
Auto Mechanic (CUNY)
Exam No. 7011
Auto Mechanic for City University of New York facilities. CUNY has its own eligible list. Check the NOE for specific qualifications and agency details.
Period10/7 – 10/27/2026
Diesel · Trades · Closes Oct 27
Auto Mechanic (Diesel)
Exam No. 7012
Diesel mechanic for City fleet — buses, sanitation trucks, and heavy diesel vehicles. Strong candidates will have medium/heavy-duty diesel experience. Check the NOE for qualifications and fee.
Period10/7 – 10/27/2026
Electrical · Trades · Closes Oct 27
Electrician (Automobile)
Exam No. 7027
Diagnose and repair electrical systems on City fleet vehicles. Covers ignition, lighting, wiring, and electronic control systems. Check the NOE for specific qualifications, experience, and fee.
Period10/7 – 10/27/2026
🏥 Healthcare & Emergency Medical Services (4 Exams)
Four healthcare titles are open — two EMS roles (open through November 18) and two DOE therapist roles (close October 27). The Emergency Medical Specialist Trainee is the entry-level path for candidates starting their EMS career with the NYC Fire Department’s EMS division.
EMS · FDNY · Closes Nov 18
Emergency Medical Specialist — EMT
Exam No. 7131 · Oct 7 – Nov 18, 2026
NYC Fire Department EMS division. Requires current EMT certification. Respond to medical emergencies and provide pre-hospital patient care across the five boroughs. Check the NOE for salary, qualifications, and fee details.
DeadlineNov 18, 2026
EMS Entry Level · FDNY · Closes Nov 18
Emergency Medical Specialist Trainee
Exam No. 7032 · Oct 7 – Nov 18, 2026
Entry path to FDNY EMS — the trainee level for candidates who may not yet hold full EMT certification. Check the NOE for the specific qualifications required at the trainee level and fee details.
DeadlineNov 18, 2026
DOE · Healthcare · Closes Oct 27
Occupational Therapist (DOE)
Exam No. 7052 · Oct 7 – Oct 27, 2026
Occupational Therapist for NYC Department of Education — providing OT services to students in NYC public schools. NYS OT license required. Check the NOE for salary and qualifications.
DeadlineOct 27, 2026
DOE · Healthcare · Closes Oct 27
Physical Therapist (DOE)
Exam No. 7054 · Oct 7 – Oct 27, 2026
Physical Therapist for NYC Department of Education — providing PT services to students in NYC public schools. NYS PT license required. Check the NOE for salary and qualifications.
DeadlineOct 27, 2026
📋 Administration (2 Exams — Both Close Oct 27)
Admin · Closes Oct 27
Customer Information Representative
Exam No. 7024 · Oct 7 – Oct 27, 2026
Provides information and assistance to the public in person or by phone for a City agency. Customer service and communication skills required. Check the NOE for salary, requirements, and fee.
DeadlineOct 27, 2026
Admin / Finance · Closes Oct 27
Management Auditor
Exam No. 7047 · Oct 7 – Oct 27, 2026
Audits City agency operations, finances, and compliance. Requires accounting, finance, or audit experience. See our NYC exams page for the full Management Auditor guide. Check the NOE for qualifications and salary.
DeadlineOct 27, 2026
Application Fee Waivers
✨ First-Time Applicants (Local Law 57 of 2025)✨ NYC High School StudentsVeteransUnemployed IndividualsPublic Assistance RecipientsSSI Recipients
✓ Fee waivers — expanded under Local Law 57 of 2025 (effective July 1, 2026) to include first-time applicants and NYC high school students. Correction Officer (7302) and Police Officer (7314) are free to everyone — no waiver needed. For all other exams, see the Fee Waiver FAQs on OASys at a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/exams.
Apply Before Deadlines — OASys Open 24/7
15 exams open now. PCT and Police Officer close this week. 8 more close October 27. EMS open through November 18. School Safety Agent open through November 25. Full schedule at nyc.gov/dcas. Apply at a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/exams.