Exam list 2027
NYC civil service exams, 2027.
49 exams open to the public have a filing window in 2027. 6 cost $0 to apply. 41 take a fee waiver, including one for first-time test takers.
Confirmed dates come from OASys or the exam's official notice. Planned dates come from DCAS's published schedule and can move. You file in OASys, the city's exam system.
December 2026
- Police Communications Technician Opens Dec 2, 2026
The 911 Operator job, also called 911 dispatcher
January 2027
- Police Officer Opens Jan 4, 2027
- Climber & Pruner Opens Jan 6, 2027
- Correction Officer Opens Jan 6, 2027
- Dietitian (NYC H+H) Opens Jan 6, 2027
- Principal Administrative Associate Opens Jan 6, 2027
- Public Health Nurse (School Health) Opens Jan 6, 2027
- Resident Buildings Superintendent Opens Jan 6, 2027
- School Food Service Manager Opens Jan 6, 2027
- School Safety Agent Opens Jan 6, 2027
February 2027
- Police Officer Opens Feb 1, 2027
- Assistant Printing Press Operator Opens Feb 3, 2027
- Eligibility Specialist Opens Feb 3, 2027
- Inspector (Housing) Opens Feb 3, 2027
- Instrumentation Specialist Opens Feb 3, 2027
- Marine Oiler Opens Feb 3, 2027
- Marine Oiler (Ferry Operations) Opens Feb 3, 2027
- Occupational Therapist (DOE) Opens Feb 3, 2027
- Traffic Enforcement Agent Opens Feb 3, 2027
March 2027
- Police Officer Opens Mar 1, 2027
- Administrative Staff Analyst Opens Mar 3, 2027
- Maintenance Worker Opens Mar 3, 2027
- Maintenance Worker (CUNY) Opens Mar 3, 2027
- Motor Grader Operator Opens Mar 3, 2027
- Police Communications Technician Opens Mar 3, 2027
The 911 Operator job, also called 911 dispatcher
- Research Assistant Opens Mar 3, 2027
- Special Officer Opens Mar 3, 2027
- Special Officer (NYC H+H) Opens Mar 3, 2027
April 2027
- Police Officer Opens Apr 1, 2027
- Administrative Management Auditor Opens Apr 7, 2027
- Assistant Superintendent of Welfare Shelters Opens Apr 7, 2027
- Blacksmith Opens Apr 7, 2027
- Correction Officer Opens Apr 7, 2027
- Environmental Police Officer Opens Apr 7, 2027
- Heating Plant Technician (Housing Authority) Opens Apr 7, 2027
- Machinist Opens Apr 7, 2027
- School Safety Agent Opens Apr 7, 2027
May 2027
- Police Officer Opens May 3, 2027
- Child Protective Specialist Opens May 5, 2027
- Construction Project Manager Intern Opens May 5, 2027
- Dental Assistant (NYC H+H) Opens May 5, 2027
- Sanitation Worker Opens May 5, 2027
- Traffic Enforcement Agent Opens May 5, 2027
June 2027
- Police Officer Opens Jun 1, 2027
- Administrative Director of Social Services Opens Jun 2, 2027
- Police Communications Technician Opens Jun 2, 2027
The 911 Operator job, also called 911 dispatcher
- Public Records Officer Opens Jun 2, 2027
- Sheet Metal Worker Opens Jun 2, 2027
- Supervisor of Office Machine Operations Opens Jun 2, 2027
From DCAS's Annual Examination Schedule on NYC Open Data (current on July 22, 2026) and OASys. Promotion exams, open only to current city employees, are not listed.