Civilian Opportunities

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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.