How to Apply for Federal, State or Local Civil Service Exams

How to Apply

Most positions in Government Civil Service agencies are filled through competitive exams.  Exams are advertised in three formats to help potential applicants decide which one they should apply for;

• open to employees only
• open to all qualified individuals
• continuous recruitment

Exams are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications as indicated on the exam announcements; and nearly all exams require a non-refundable application processing fee.  There are application deadlines for the majority of exams, but applicants can file at any time for continuous recruitment exams.

Where to obtain other Government Agencies Civil Service exam announcements:

• The Monroe County Civil Service Web site
• The Department of NYS Civil Service Web site
• Federal Civil Service Web site