Suffolk County — Civil Service Exams
⚠️ Upcoming Deadlines: The School Communications Aide and Senior Programmer Analyst (open-competitive and promotional) all close on June 3, 2026. Apply now at the Suffolk County e-filing portal to secure your spot.
Total Exams
14
currently listed
Continuous
11
apply any time
Open-Competitive
2
with deadlines
Promotional
1
current employees
Exam Fee
$40
all exams
Suffolk County is currently offering civil service exam opportunities across health care, technology, education, and administrative fields. Continuous recruitment positions accept applications at any time — no deadline. Open-competitive exams have fixed filing deadlines. All exams carry a $40 non-refundable application fee. Apply through the Suffolk County e-filing portal.
ℹ️ How to apply: All Suffolk County civil service exam applications are submitted online through the Suffolk County Civil Service e-Filing Portal. You’ll need to create an account and pay the $40 fee online.
???? Closing Soon — Apply Before June 3, 2026
These exams have a filing deadline of June 3, 2026. Do not wait — apply now to secure your spot:
Open-Competitive
Closes June 3
Spec 1846
School Communications Aide
???? Fee: $40.00 non-refundable
⏰ Filing closes: June 3, 2026
Apply Now →
Open-Competitive
Closes June 3
Spec 0556
Senior Programmer Analyst
???? Fee: $40.00 non-refundable
⏰ Filing closes: June 3, 2026
Apply Now →
Promotional
Closes June 3
Spec 0556
Senior Programmer Analyst
???? Fee: $40.00 non-refundable
⏰ Filing closes: June 3, 2026
Apply Now →
Apply at the Suffolk County e-Filing Portal
All Suffolk County civil service exam applications are submitted online. Create an account, select your exam, and pay the $40 fee to complete your application.
Apply at apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov ↗$40 non-refundable fee for all exams. Online filing only.
???? Continuous Recruitment — Apply Any Time
These positions accept applications on a continuous, rolling basis with no fixed filing deadline. You can apply at any time through the Suffolk County e-filing portal. All carry a $40 non-refundable application fee.
Continuous Recruitment
Spec 0220
Accountant Trainee
???? Fee: $40.00
???? Open — apply any time
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Continuous Recruitment
Spec 0230
Auditor Trainee
???? Fee: $40.00
???? Open — apply any time
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Continuous Recruitment
Spec 2041
Clinical Nurse Practitioner
???? Fee: $40.00
???? Open — apply any time
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Continuous Recruitment
Spec 2670
Emergency Medical Technician — Basic
???? Fee: $40.00
???? Open — apply any time
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Continuous Recruitment
Spec 2673
Emergency Medical Technician — Critical Care
???? Fee: $40.00
???? Open — apply any time
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Continuous Recruitment
Spec 2674
Emergency Medical Technician — Paramedic
???? Fee: $40.00
???? Open — apply any time
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Continuous Recruitment
Spec 2641
Medical Services Specialist
???? Fee: $40.00
???? Open — apply any time
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Continuous Recruitment
Spec 2511
Psychiatric Social Worker
???? Fee: $40.00
???? Open — apply any time
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Continuous Recruitment
Spec 2020
Public Health Nurse I
???? Fee: $40.00
???? Open — apply any time
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???? All Suffolk County Exams — Quick Reference Table
Complete listing as of May 28, 2026, 3:45 PM:
| Spec | Title & Type | Filing Deadline | Exam Date | Fee | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0221 | Accountant Continuous | Open | — | $40 | Apply → |
| 0220 | Accountant Trainee Continuous | Open | — | $40 | Apply → |
| 0231 | Auditor Continuous | Open | — | $40 | Apply → |
| 0230 | Auditor Trainee Continuous | Open | — | $40 | Apply → |
| 2041 | Clinical Nurse Practitioner Continuous | Open | — | $40 | Apply → |
| 2670 | EMT — Basic Continuous | Open | — | $40 | Apply → |
| 2673 | EMT — Critical Care Continuous | Open | — | $40 | Apply → |
| 2674 | EMT — Paramedic Continuous | Open | — | $40 | Apply → |
| 2641 | Medical Services Specialist Continuous | Open | — | $40 | Apply → |
| 2511 | Psychiatric Social Worker Continuous | Open | — | $40 | Apply → |
| 2020 | Public Health Nurse I Continuous | Open | — | $40 | Apply → |
| 1846 | School Communications Aide Open-Competitive | June 3, 2026 | July 11, 2026 | $40 | Apply → |
| 0556 | Senior Programmer Analyst Open-Competitive | June 3, 2026 | June 3, 2026 | $40 | Apply → |
| 0556 | Senior Programmer Analyst Promotional | June 3, 2026 | June 3, 2026 | $40 | Apply → |
Frequently Asked Questions — Suffolk County Civil Service Exams
How do I apply for a Suffolk County civil service exam?
All applications are submitted online through the Suffolk County Civil Service e-Filing Portal. Create an account, select your exam, and complete the online application with the $40 non-refundable fee.
What is the difference between Continuous Recruitment and Open-Competitive exams?
Continuous Recruitment exams have no fixed deadline — you can apply at any time and appointments are made from an ongoing eligible list as vacancies occur. Open-Competitive exams have a fixed filing deadline and exam date; all eligible candidates compete on the same test, and a ranked eligible list is established afterward.
What is the application fee for Suffolk County exams?
All currently listed exams carry a $40.00 non-refundable application fee, paid online through the e-filing portal.
What does “Promotional” mean for the Senior Programmer Analyst exam?
The Promotional exam is open only to current Suffolk County employees who meet the eligibility requirements for promotion. The Open-Competitive version of the same title is open to all qualified applicants from the public.
What is the deadline for the Senior Programmer Analyst exam?
Both the open-competitive and promotional versions of the Senior Programmer Analyst exam (Spec 0556) have a filing deadline of June 3, 2026, with the exam also scheduled for June 3, 2026. Apply immediately — this is both the filing and exam date.
How is this list kept up to date?
This listing reflects the Suffolk County Civil Service e-filing portal as of May 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM. For the most current list and any new additions, visit apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov directly.
Apply at the Suffolk County e-Filing Portal
All 14 exams — including 11 continuous recruitment positions and 3 with June 3 deadlines — are available through the Suffolk County online filing system. $40 fee applies to all.
Apply at apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov ↗Last updated: May 28, 2026 — 3:45 PM. Visit the portal for the most current listings.