Exams Open to the Public
Open Competitive Computer-based Tests Administered at the CTACs
Apply and schedule yourself through the Online Application System from home or at a CTAC – CTACs are open 6 days a week
Important Information:
Electronic devices, including cell phones, are not permitted in the testing areas.
Check the Notice of Examination to see if calculators are permitted.
If you are requesting a fee waiver, you must provide a copy of acceptable documentation. DCAS staff cannot make copies of your documentation.
Seating is limited. Once the CTAC is filled to capacity, no more candidates will be admitted.
You are encouraged to apply and schedule yourself to take a test earlier in the month since there is generally more seating available at these times.
You may not have any other person, including children, present with you while you are applying for, being processed for, and/or taking a test, and no one may wait for you inside of a CTAC.
SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2016 – THE CTACS WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVATION OF MEMORIAL DAY
MONDAY, MAY 30, 2016 – THE CTACS WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVATION OF MEMORIAL DAY
Title of Exam | Exam No. | Application/Scheduling Start Date | Testing Period |
Child Protective Specialist | 6337 | 5/27/2016 | 5/27/2016-6/30/2016 |
Correction Officer | 6332 | 5/27/2016 | 5/27/2016-6/30/2016 |
Environmental Police Officer | 6316 | 5/27/2016 | 5/27/2016-6/30/2016 |
School Safety Agent | 6328 | 5/27/2016 | 5/27/2016-6/30/2016 |
Special Officer | 6335 | 5/27/2016 | 5/27/2016-6/30/2016 |
Traffic Enforcement Agent | 6329 | 5/27/2016 | 5/27/2016-6/30/2016 |
Title of Exam Exam No. Application/Scheduling Start Date Testing Period
Child Protective Specialist
Other Open-Competitive Exams
Exams listed below are not administered regularly at the CTACs and may be paper-and-pencil or computer-based multiple-choice tests and/or Education & Experience tests. Refer to the NOE for details.
Exams for City Employees
Promotion Computer-Based Exams Administered at the CTACs
Apply at the CTAC on test date
Important Information:
Electronic devices, including cell phones, are not permitted in the testing areas.
Check the Notice of Examination to see if calculators are permitted.
If you are requesting a fee waiver, you must provide a copy of acceptable documentation. DCAS staff cannot make copies of your documentation.
Seating is limited. Once the CTAC is filled to capacity, no more candidates will be admitted.
You may not have any other person, including children, present with you while you are applying for, being processed for, and/or taking a test, and no one may wait for you inside of a CTAC.
Other Promotion Exams
Title of Exam Exam No. Application Period
Marine Engineer (Prom)
(DOT – Ferry) 6504 8/1/2015-Until further notice
Marine Engineer (Prom)
(Uniformed – Fire Dept.) 6505 8/1/2015-Until further notice
Annual Civil Service Exam Schedule
FY 2016 Exam Schedule
Use the schedules below to view the exams offered from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
View the Exam Schedule in Alpha Order
This is a tentative schedule for Fiscal Year 2016. Exams listed here may be cancelled or postponed. Refer to the Monthly Exam Schedule below for the most up to date Exam Schedule.
View the Exam Schedule in Filing Date Order
This is a tentative schedule for Fiscal Year 2016. Exams listed here may be cancelled or postponed. Refer to this schedule or the Monthly Exam Schedule at the beginning of each month to see which exams are open for filing.
Can’t Find the Job Title You are Looking For?
Visit the Exam Notice Archive using the links below to obtain information regarding qualification requirements and test areas for the last exam administered for the job title.
Open Competitive Exam Notice Archive
Promotion Exam Notice Archive
NYC Department of Administrative Services (DCAS) has released its examination schedule for June
Source: DCAS – Work for the City – DCAS Monthly Exam Schedule