State Exams


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UPCOMING EXAMS 

Tentative Schedule of Upcoming Open-Competitive Examinations
January
Bridge Repair Supervisor 1Jan 17, 2025Feb 19, 2025Apr 05, 2025
Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2Jan 17, 2025Feb 19, 2025Apr 05, 2025
Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 3Jan 17, 2025Feb 19, 2025Apr 05, 2025
Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 4Jan 17, 2025Feb 19, 2025Apr 05, 2025
Thruway Maintenance Supervisor 1Jan 17, 2025Feb 19, 2025Apr 05, 2025
Check back regularly, because exam schedules can change.

The Department Of Civil Service also accepts applications for most continuous recruitment examinations on an ongoing basis, with no application deadline.

 Continuous Recruitment Examinations

 

Minimum Education and Work Experience Required Jobs

These are jobs that are filled through continuous recruitment examinations. In order to qualify for the examination, you must meet the minimum qualifications of educational and work experience, which is listed on the examination announcement.

Direct Support Assistant Trainee
Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide Trainee
Information Technology Specialist
Medical Assistant
Mental Health Therapy Aide 
Mental Health Therapy Aide Trainee
Optometric Technician
Plant Utilities Assistant
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Transportation Construction Inspector
Verbatim Reporter

Advanced Degree Required 

These jobs are also filled through continuous recruitment examinations. In order to qualify for the examination, you must have an advanced degree in the area(s) of study listed on the examination announcement.

Actuary Positions
Auditor 1 (Abandoned Property) | Auditor Trainee 1 (Abandoned Property)
Auditor 1 (Municipal) | Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal)
Child Protective Services Specialist
Engineering Positions
Information Technology Specialist
Legal Specialties
Plant Utilities Engineer
Psychologists
Recreation Therapists
State Program Examiner | State Program Examiner Trainee 1 
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Professional Certification and/or Licensing Required 

These jobs are also filled through continuous recruitment examinations. In order to qualify for the examination, you must have an advanced degree as well as professional certification or licensure in the field(s) listed on the examination announcement.

Actuary Positions
Addictions Counselor
Assistant Clinical Physician
Audiologist
Auditor 1 (Abandoned Property) | Auditor Trainee 1 (Abandoned Property)
Auditor 1 (Municipal) | Auditor Trainee 1 (Municipal)
Clinical Physician 1/2
Dentist 1
Dental Hygienist
Dietitian
Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic
Engineering Positions
Health Systems Management Program Nurse Series
Health Care Surveyor 2 (Nursing)
Health Information Management Administrator 1/2/3
Health Information Management Technician 1/2
Legal Specialties
Licensed Master Social Workers
Licensed Respiratory Therapist 1
Medical Care Representative
Medical Specialist 1/2
Nursing Positions
Occupational Therapists
Optician
Pharmacists
Physical Therapist Positions
Physician Assistant
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Radiologic Technologist
Recreation Therapists
Rehabilitation Technologist
Speech Language Pathologist
State Program Examiner | State Program Examiner Trainee 1 
Teaching Positions
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

20 thoughts on “State Exams”

  3. How do I go about registering for a New York state exams, specifically register of Vocational Rehabilitation counselor assistant?

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  4. when will we know the results from the 26-284 Motor Vehicle Representative – Downstate exam, from November 2017?

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    1. Hi, most state exams are held every 4 years. However, if they go through the list quickly they will hold another exam earlier. You will have to check announcements on a regular basis. I would suggest every week.

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  6. Hello.I sat for the Medicaid Eligibility examiner in July 2017.I haven’t received my test scores in the mail.i hope I will get it soon.How are the test scores and ranked.I would be glad if I recieve a response.

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    1. Hi, the test results can take up to 6 months before you receive them. However, many agencies are sending out the results by email. Check the inbox and spam folder of the email you used when you applied to take the exam.

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  7. I received my results from the Junior Rent Examiner exam yesterday. I will be placed on the eligibility list for one year. what is the next step in the hiring process? When will the process begin?

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    1. Hi Dawn,You should contact the Agency where you would be hired if you need more information. For civil service jobs, you would usually receive a canvas letter asking if you are interested in a specific job opening. Your answer to that letter would then determine the next step in the process.

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