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Need further assistance? Email the recruitment team: classification@dsny.nyc.gov.

Civil Service Exams

NYC fills many of its positions through the Civil Service Process, a process guided by the New York State Civil Service Law. This process is in place to help ensure that the hiring process is competitive and fair.

In most instances, taking a civil service exam is the beginning of a hiring process that may lead to employment with the city. These exams are used to measure a candidate's ability and qualifications to fulfill job requirements. Exams are administered through the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS).

How to take a civil service exam

View DCAS's exams schedules to find upcoming exams

Find the "Notice of Examination" for each exam you are interested in taking

Review the "How to Qualify" section for each position to make sure you meet eligibility requirements

Apply using the Online Application System (OASys) or by visiting a DCAS testing center

You will have to meet basic criteria and pay a fee to apply. Most exams can be taken online or at one of DCAS's testing centers.

Upon completing the exam, candidates receive a list-order number (ranking) for the job title that corresponds with the exam taken.

The exam that you take may be for a job title that is present across multiple City agencies — not just DSNY. Candidates are called (based off the list in rank order) for interviews by agencies as positions become available.