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In New York State, hundreds of civil service exams are administered each year by the state and by individual counties, as well as New York City, smaller municipalities (towns, villages, etc.) and various government agencies.  Success on these exams gives candidates the opportunity to gain employment with state, city or local government.
Listed below are civil service exams scheduled to be given throughout New York State in the coming months, separated by jurisdiction.  Scroll down to find your local city or county.  If you are considering applying for one of these exams, or if you’ve already signed up and are scheduled to sit for an exam this year, click on the name of the exam to see the corresponding Passbook study guide.
(For an official list of upcoming exams, contact the state or local civil service commission online or by phone.  Test dates and availability are subject to change.)
For titles without a linked Passbook or marked with (*), e-mail our research department at info@passbooks.com for suggested book titles, including alternative and/or supplementary titles.  Titles marked with (*) have several alternate titles available that might be better suited for your jurisdiction.

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NEW YORK STATE

Associate Director Training 1 — June 1

Associate Director Training 2 — June 1

Associate Director Training 2 (Mental Hygiene) — June 1

Auditor 2 (Corporation Tax) — April 13

Auditor 2 (Sales Tax) — April 13

Auditor 2 (Income Franchise Tax) — April 13

Auditor 2 (Forensic Tax) — April 13

Auditor 2 (Excise Tax) — April 13

Auditor 3 (Corporation Tax) — April 13

Auditor 3 (Excise Tax) — April 13

Auditor 3 (Forensic Tax) — April 13

Auditor 3 (Income Franchise Tax) — April 13

Auditor 3 (Sales Tax) — April 13

Chief Computer Operator — March 23

Chief JanitorMarch 23

Computer Operator Trainee — March 23

Correction SergeantMay 22

Forest Ranger 2June 1

Forest Ranger 3June 1

Head JanitorMarch 23

Historic Preservation Program Coordinator — April 13

Investigative Specialist 2 (Cannabis) — April 13

Investigative Specialist 2 – Motor Vehicle — April 13

Investigative Specialist 3 – Motor Vehicle — April 13

Investigative Specialist 4 – Motor Vehicle — April 13

Investigator 2 — April 13

Investigator 2 (Compensation Claims) — April 13

Investigator 2 (License) — April 13

Investigator 2 (Rent Administration) — April 13

Investigator 3 (Compensation Claims) — April 13

Investigator 3 (License) — April 13

Lieutenant Park Police — June 1

Long-Term Care Systems Specialist 1 (Health) — March 23

Long-Term Care Systems Specialist 2 — March 23

Long-Term Care Systems Specialist 2 (Health) — March 23

Long-Term Care Systems Specialist 3 — March 23

Long-Term Care Systems Specialist 3 (Health) — March 23

Ocean & Lakes Policy Analyst 1 — March 23

Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) — June 1

Program Specialist 3 (Cannabis) — June 1

Rental Housing Inspector 2 — April 13

Senior Computer Operator — March 23

Senior Historic Site Restoration Coordinator — April 13

Sergeant Park Police — June 1

Supervising Computer Operator — March 23

Supervising JanitorMarch 23

Supervising Motor Vehicle Representative 2 — April 13

Supervising Motor Vehicle Representative 3 — April 13

Tax Technician 2 (Corporation) — April 13

Tax Technician 2 (Excise) — April 13

Tax Technician 2 (Income) — April 13

Tax Technician 2 (Sales) — April 13

Tax Technician 3 (Corporation) — April 13

Tax Technician 3 (Excise) — April 13

Tax Technician 3 (Income) — April 13

Tax Technician 3 (Sales) — April 13

Tax Technician 4 (Corporation) — April 13

Tax Technician 4 (Excise) — April 13

Tax Technician 4 (Income) — April 13

Tax Technician 4 (Sales) — April 13

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1 — March 23

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee 1 (Manual Communications) — March 23

Youth Support Coordinator 2 — June 1

NEW YORK CITY (Agency)

Assistant Housing Manager — March 27

BricklayerJune 6

Bus OperatorFebruary 5/March 11

Dispatcher (MTA) — June 1

Maintainer’s Helper Group B — January/March 2024

School Safety AgentApril 1

Special OfficerJune 17

Supervising Associate Cashier (Transit Authority) — July 20

Tower Operator (NYCT)July 27

Train OperatorMay 18-19

NEW YORK COURT SYSTEM

Court Officer-Trainee — April/May 2024

Law LibrarianJune 1

NASSAU COUNTY

Assistant Group Health Insurance Supervisor — April 13

Case Supervisor IMay 4

Claims Examiner / I — April 13

Clerk IIIMay 4

Clerk IVMay 4

Consumer Protection Investigator Trainee — April 13

District Attorney Process Server Aide I — May 4

Florist IIApril 13

Group Health Insurance Supervisor — April 13

Horticulture InspectorApril 13

Horticulturist / IApril 13

Public Health Educator I — March 23

Superintendent of Highway and Drainage Construction — April 13

WeigherMay 4

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Engineering InspectorApril 13

Highway General Supervisor — April 13

Highway Project Inspector — April 13

Senior Library ClerkMarch 30

Senior Town Investigator (*) — April 13

Traffic Court Supervisor — May 4

ALBANY (CITY)

Deputy Human Resources Director — April 13

Human Resources Generalist I — April 13

Human Resources Generalist II — April 13

Human Resources Generalist III — April 13

Labor Relations Manager — April 13

Neighborhood Specialist — June 1

Public Works Inspector — April 13

Senior Human Resources Generalist — April 13

ALBANY COUNTY

ALLEGANY COUNTY

Senior CaseworkerMay 4

Senior Support Investigator — April 13

AUBURN (CITY)

Keyboard SpecialistApril 6

BINGHAMTON (CITY)

ClerkMay 4

Principal ClerkMay 4

TypistMay 4

BROOME COUNTY

Assessor’s AideJune 1

Deputy Nursing Home Administrator for Fiscal Services — June 1

Financial Analyst (School) — June 1

Paraprofessional Education Support Specialist — June 1

Therapeutic Support Specialist — June 1

Title SearcherJune 1

Treasury Associate — June 1

BUFFALO (CITY)

CATTARAUGUS COUNTY

Fire Captain — June 15

Office ManagerMay 4

Police SergeantJune 1

Public Works Office Supervisor — May 4

Resource Specialist — June 1

CAYUGA COUNTY

Assessment Administration Specialist — June 1

Cataloging Assistant — May 4

Data Entry Machine Operator — May 4

TypistMay 4

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY

Crime Analyst — April 13

Motor Vehicle Administrator — May 4

CHEMUNG COUNTY

Career Education Resource Specialist — June 1

Principal ClerkMay 4

Program Assistant — May 4

Special Investigator – County Attorney — June 1

Stormwater Coordinator — April 13

CHENANGO COUNTY

Senior CaseworkerMay 4

CLINTON COUNTY

Account Clerk / Account Clerk-Typist — May 4

Project Coordinator — June 1

Senior TypistApril 27

Senior Assessment Control Examiner — June 1

COHOES (CITY)

Police SergeantJune 1

COLONIE (TOWN)

COLUMBIA COUNTY

Account ClerkJuly 13

Assistant Youth Director — June 1

Clerk TypistJuly 13

CustodianJuly 13

Deputy Sheriff Sergeant — June 1

Detective Sergeant — June 1

Library ClerkJuly 13

Police Detective — June 1

Police SergeantJune 1

Program Support Specialist — June 1

Senior TypistJuly 13

Special Education Aid Assistance Service Technician — June 1

CORTLAND COUNTY

Community Outreach Educator — June 1

Custodian I/CustodianApril 13

Deputy Superintendent of Public Works — April 13

Highway Engineering and Maintenance Supervisor — April 13

Public Works Supervisor — April 13

Superintendent of Public Works (Villages) — April 13

Superintendent of Streets & Parks — April 13

Village Police Sergeant — June 1

DELAWARE COUNTY

Administrative Assistant II — May 4

Assistant Motor Vehicle Bureau Supervisor — May 4

Deputy Sheriff Sergeant — June 1

Highway Crew Supervisor — April 13

Human Resource Technician — April 13

Investigator — June 1

Police SergeantJune 1

Supervising Social Services Investigator — April 13

Tax and Title Searcher — June 1

DUTCHESS COUNTY

Case Manager II — May 4

Case Supervisor — May 4

Case Supervisor II — May 4

Deputy City Clerk — May 4

Municipal Administrative Assistant — May 4

Personnel Administrator — April 13

School Personnel Associate — April 13

Special Projects Assistant — May 4

ERIE COUNTY

Administrative Aide – Emergency Medical Services — May 4

Administrative Clerk – Surgical Services — May 4

Assistant Superintendent of Public Works — April 13

Employee Relations Partner — April 13

Integrated Leaves Assistant — April 13

Junior Personnel Specialist — April 13

Labor and Employee Relations Coordinator — April 13

Library Technology Clerk — May 4

Manager of Civil Service — April 13

Manager of Compensation and Benefits — April 13

Office Manager – Rehabilitation Services — May 4

Principal ClerkMay 4

Principal Clerk Typist — May 4

Senior Health Information Management Clerk — May 4

Superintendent of Public Works — April 13

ESSEX COUNTY

Assistant Director of Real Property Tax Services — June 1

Case Supervisor – Grade B — May 4

Deputy Sheriff Sergeant — June 1

General Public Works Maintenance Supervisor — April 13

Mitigation Specialist — June 15

Office ManagerMay 4

Real Property Tax Services Aide II — June 1

Senior Administrative Assistant — May 4

Senior Public Works Maintenance Supervisor — April 13

Senior Social Services Worker — June 15

Social Services Investigator — April 13

Social Services Worker — June 15

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Case Supervisor – Grade A — May 4

Police SergeantJune 1

Principal ClerkMay 4

Principal Index Records Clerk — May 4

Special Assistant to Highway Superintendent — May 4

FULTON (CITY)

FULTON COUNTY

Account Clerk/Typist — May 4

Senior TypistMay 18

TypistMay 18

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-Trainee — May 18

Water Treatment Plant Operator-Trainee — May 18

GENESEE COUNTY

Adolescent Behavioral Specialist I — June 1

Adolescent Behavioral Specialist II — June 1

Deputy Human Resources Director — April 13

Development and Alumni Coordinator — June 1

Director of Public Works — April 13

District Attorney Investigator — June 1

Human Resources Director — April 13

Principal ClerkMay 4

Senior Intake Clerk — May 4

Social Services Investigator — April 13

Youth Program Assistant — June 1

GLEN COVE (CITY)

CustodianMay 4

GREENE COUNTY

Case Manager (Social Services) — May 4

Principal Clerk Typist — May 4

Senior Administrative Assistant — May 4

HAMILTON COUNTY

Social Welfare Examiner — June 15

HEMPSTEAD (TOWN)

HERKIMER COUNTY

ClerkMay 4

Office Assistant II — May 4

Office ManagerMay 4

Police SergeantJune 1

ITHACA (CITY)

Administrative Coordinator — May 4

GIAC Program Coordinator — June 1

GIAC Program Leader — June 1

Supervising Customer Service Representative — May 4

Youth Program Leader — June 1

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Case Supervisor, Grade B — May 4

Deputy Sheriff Detective — June 1

Senior CaseworkerMay 4

KINGSTON (CITY)

Project Manager — April 13

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Trainee — April 13

LACKAWANNA (CITY)

LEWIS COUNTY

Criminal Investigator – DA — June 1

Deputy Sheriff – Criminal Investigator — June 1

E-911 Data Collector — June 1

Police SergeantJune 1

School Counseling Assistant — June 1

LIVINGSTON COUNTY

Deputy Sheriff Sergeant — June 1

Principal ClerkMay 4

Regional Certification Officer — June 1

Sentencing Specialist — June 15

LOCKPORT (CITY)

Director of Streets, Parks and Water District — April 13

Library ClerkMay 4

Public Works Supervisor — April 13

School Secretary I — May 4

Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator — May 4

LONG BEACH (CITY)

MADISON COUNTY

Behavior Specialist — June 1

Business Manager — June 1

Deputy Director of Real Property Tax Services — June 1

Police SergeantJune 1

Real Property Information Specialist — June 1

MIDDLETOWN (CITY)

Keyboard SpecialistApril 13

MONROE COUNTY

Assistant Construction Inspector — April 13

Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager — April 13

Assistant Personnel Analyst — April 13

Benefits Specialist — April 13

Clerk I — May 4

Construction Inspector — April 13

Director of Personnel — April 13

Director of Recruitment RCSD — April 13

Employee Benefits Technician — April 13

Engineering Inspector — April 13

General Foreman — April 13

General Highway Foreman — April 13

Highway Maintenance Manager — April 13

Horticultural Aide — April 13

Human Resources and Finance Assistant — April 13

Management Assistant — May 4

Medical Investigator — April 13

Office Clerk I — May 4

Office Clerk II — May 4

Permit Assistant — May 4

Personnel Technician — April 13

Recruiter — April 13

School Bus Video Specialist — April 13

Senior Construction Inspector — April 13

Senior Highway Maintenance Mechanic — April 13

Senior Medical Investigator — April 13

Senior Personnel Analyst — April 13

Senior Youth Detention Caseworker — May 4

Superintendent of Highways — April 13

Superintendent of Public Works — April 13

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Case Supervisor B — May 4

Clerk TypistMay 4

Deputy Sheriff Investigator — June 1

Deputy Sheriff Sergeant — June 1

Director of Staff & Organizational Development — June 1

Fiscal Technician — June 1

Principal ClerkMay 4

Senior Clerk Typist — May 4

MOUNT VERNON (CITY)

Office Assistant — May 11

Personnel Associate — April 13

Senior TypistMay 11

NEW ROCHELLE (CITY)

NEWBURGH (CITY)

Personnel Associate — April 13

Sanitation Enforcement Officer — April 13

NIAGARA COUNTY

Case Supervisor Grade B — May 4

Clerical I, Clerk, Typist — August 3

Clerical II/Senior Typist — August 3

Clerical III — May 4

Courier Mail Clerk — May 4

Deputy School District Treasurer — June 1

Deputy Sheriff Criminal Investigator — June 1

Police Lieutenant — June 1

Police SergeantJune 1

Senior CaseworkerMay 4

NIAGARA FALLS (CITY)

Principal ClerkMay 4

NORWICH (CITY)

Fire Captain — June 15

Human Resources Associate — April 13

Ordinance Inspection Officer — April 13

Police SergeantJune 1

ONEIDA (CITY)

ONEIDA COUNTY

College Services Associate — June 1

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Coordinator — June 1

Probation Assistant — June 15

Probation Officer 1 — June 15

Probation Officer 1 Trainee — June 15

Probation Supervisor 1 — June 15

Senior Confidential Investigator — June 1

Senior Social Welfare Examiner — June 15

Social Welfare Examiner — June 15

ONEONTA (CITY)

ONONDAGA COUNTY

Training Officer — June 1

Police SergeantJune 1

ONTARIO COUNTY

Assessment Control Clerk — May 4

Behavior Specialist — June 1

Office ManagerMay 4

Police SergeantJune 1

Real Property Tax Aide — June 1

ORANGE COUNTY

Assistant Director, Real Property Tax Services — June 1

Fiscal Director — June 1

ORLEANS COUNTY

Fraud Investigator — April 13

Youth Court Coordinator — June 1

OSWEGO (CITY)

Library ClerkMay 4

Senior TypistApril 13

TypistApril 13

OSWEGO COUNTY

911 Training Coordinator — June 1

Case Supervisor B — May 4

Criminal Investigator — June 1

Patrol Officer – Sergeant — June 1

Principal ClerkMay 4

Real Property Data Assistant — June 1

School Business Executive — June 1

Senior CaseworkerMay 4

Senior Social Welfare Examiner — June 15

Senior Youth Services Specialist — June 1

Youth Services Specialist — June 1

OTSEGO COUNTY

Spring Exams TBA

PUTNAM COUNTY

Deputy Youth Director — June 1

Fiscal Technician — June 1

Real Property Data Collector — June 1

School District Registrar — May 4

Youth Program Specialist — June 1

RENSSELAER COUNTY

Principal Motor Vehicle License Clerk — May 4

Senior Motor Vehicle License Clerk — May 4

ROCHESTER (CITY)

Assistant to the NSC Administrator — May 4

Circulation Supervisor — May 4

Customer Service Representative — May 4

Program Coordinator — May 4

ROCKLAND COUNTY

Employee Benefits Clerk — April 13

Family Resource Center Coordinator I — June 1

Family Resource Center Coordinator II — June 1

Human Resources Manager — April 13

Human Resources Technician — April 13

Labor Relations Specialist — April 13

Library Clerk-Typist I — May 4

Library Clerk-Typist II — May 4

Personnel Administrator — April 13

Principal ClerkMay 4

Principal Clerk-Typist — May 4

Principal Medical Clerk — May 4

Program Aide II (Social Services) — May 4

Special Projects Aide — May 4

Staff Development Assistant — June 1

Street Construction Inspector I — April 13

Street Construction Inspector II — April 13

Superintendent of Public Works — April 13

Youth Program Coordinator — June 1

ROME (CITY)

Labor Supervisor — April 13

Police Detective — June 1

Police SergeantJune 1

SARATOGA COUNTY

Chief Information Officer/Registrar — May 4

Police SergeantJune 1

Staff Development Coordinator — June 1

SARATOGA SPRINGS (CITY)

Assistant City Clerk — May 4

Benefits Specialist — April 13

Executive Assistant to the City Attorney — May 4

SCHENECTADY COUNTY

Confidential Assistant to the Nursing Home Administrator — May 4

Confidential Assistant to the UCC Director — May 4

Principal Code Enforcement Clerk — May 4

Principal Index and Recording Clerk — May 4

Senior CaseworkerMay 4

SCHOHARIE COUNTY

SCHUYLER COUNTY

Case Supervisor Grade A — May 4

SENECA COUNTY 

Investigator — June 1

Motor Vehicle Bureau Supervisor — May 4

Police SergeantJune 1

SergeantJune 1

STEUBEN COUNTY 

Case Manager — May 4

Principal ClerkMay 4

ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY

Assistant to Chief of Police — May 4

Attendance Officer — April 13

ClerkApril 20

Delivery Clerk — April 20

Office ManagerMay 4

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Trainee — April 20

SULLIVAN COUNTY

Behavior Specialist — June 1

Case Supervisor — May 4

Department of Community Services Planner — May 4

Detective — June 1

Human Services Staff Development Coordinator — June 1

Manager of Youth Services — June 1

Real Property Data Collector — June 1

Senior CaseworkerMay 4

Service Coordinator — May 4

Tax Map/Real Property Systems Specialist — June 1

TIOGA COUNTY

Office Specialist III — May 4

TOMPKINS COUNTY

Administrative Assistant – Level 2 — June 8

Administrative Assistant – Level 3 — June 8

Administrative Assistant – Level 4 — May 4

Administrative Coordinator — May 4

Enrollment Services Specialist — May 4

Financial Investigator — April 13

Highway Crew Supervisor — April 13

Human Resources Specialist — April 13

Senior Motor Vehicle Examiner — May 4

Staff Retention and Human Resources Coordinator — June 1

TONAWANDA (CITY)

TROY (CITY)

Account ClerkMay 4

Assistant Water Plant Operator Trainee — June 1

Attendance Aide — June 1

Confidential Secretary to the Police Chief — May 4

TypistMay 4

Youth Services Specialist — June 1

ULSTER COUNTY

Administrative Aide/Typist — May 4

Administrative Assistant/Typist — May 4

Employee Benefits Coordinator — April 13

Employee Benefits Specialist (Schools) — April 13

Greenhouse Technician — April 13

Head Clerk — May 4

Highway Maintenance Specialist — April 13

Highways and Bridges Field Operations Manager — April 13

Personnel and Recruitment Specialist — April 13

Section Supervisor — April 13

UTICA (CITY)

Police SergeantJune 1

WARREN COUNTY

Business Manager — June 1

College Services Associate — June 1

Legal Office Coordinator — May 4

Office Specialist — May 4

Principal ClerkMay 4

Probation Assistant — June 15

Probation Officer I Trainee — June 15

Senior Social Welfare Examiner — June 15

Social Welfare Examiner — June 15

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Assistant Youth Bureau Director — June 1

Data Coordinator for Instructional Programs (BOCES) — June 1

Director of Business & Management Services — June 1

Program Specialist — June 1

Senior Program Specialist — June 1

Social Work Associate — June 1

Staff Development Supervisor — June 1

Youth Program Coordinator — June 1

WATERTOWN (CITY)

Assistant Superintendent of Public Works — April 13

City Assessor — June 1

CustodianJune 8

Detective — June 1

Police SergeantJune 1

Real Property Tax Service Aide — June 1

Senior TypistJune 8

Tenant Relations Coordinator — May 4

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Trainee — June 8

Wastewater Treatment Plant Process Worker/Trainee — June 8

WATERVLIET (CITY)

Discovery Coordinator — April 13

WAYNE COUNTY

Deputy Health Services Comptroller — June 1

Health Services Comptroller — June 1

Probation Officer — June 15

Probation Officer Trainee — June 15

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Attendance OfficerApril 13

Junior Administrative Assistant — May 4

Program Coordinator (Staff Development and Training – Social Services) — June 1

Student Services Coordinator — June 1

Youth Advocate — June 1

WYOMING COUNTY

Account ClerkApril 27

Administrative Assistant (Emergency Services) — May 4

Administrative Assistant (Sheriff) — May 4

Administrative Assistant (Veterans’ Services) — May 4

Bridge Construction Supervisor — April 13

Caseworker Trainee — April 27

Civil Service Administrator — April 13

CustodianApril 27

Deputy Human Resources Director — April 13

Keyboard Specialist IApril 27

School Secretary — April 27

YATES COUNTY

Case Supervisor, Grade B — May 4

Deputy Sheriff Criminal Investigator — June 1

Deputy Sheriff Sergeant — June 1

District Attorney Investigator — June 1

Motor Vehicle Supervisor — May 4

YONKERS (CITY)

Head Cashier — May 4

Senior CaseworkerMay 4