A person who has two years of high school study and two years of work experience also qualifies. Educational requirements differ, based on the needs of the job. Some jobs do not require any specific education, while others may require advanced degrees. Examinations for some positions may have residence requirements to take the test or be appointed. Be sure you meet the minimum qualifications before you decide to apply for an examination.
Many examinations require a processing or application fee that is non-refundable.
Find out what the examination will be like. There will be a part of the announcement marked Subject of Examination . It will tell you whether to expect a written test, an oral test, an evaluation of training and experience, a performance test, or a combination of tests. First, the examination will have a written test only. Most written exams consist of multiple-choice questions.