For most examinations, applications are accepted only for a period of 3 weeks for promotional exams and 4 weeks for open exams. Each bulletin includes a final file date. Applications must be received by or postmarked no later than the final file date. Applications postmarked, personally delivered or received via interoffice mail after the final file date will not be accepted. For each classification, a legal document called a Class Specification is prepared which describes many facets of the class.
Minimum qualifications are a part of that legal document.
Similar to prerequisites in course work, the minimum qualifications outline the minimum amount of specific education and experience that a candidate must possess to be admitted to the examination. The examination information section of the bulletin describes the type of test to be used. If that is the case, the bulletin will show the weight given to each part of the exam. This consists of multiple choice questions, but may also include essay questions. Qualification Appraisal Panel.