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Civil service exam 7307

Police Communications Technician exam

The 911 Operator job, also called 911 dispatcher.

Filing is open until October 13, 2026.

2,200 people are expected to take this exam, by DCAS's estimate. Be one of them: filing closes October 13.

The facts.

Apply
September 2, 2026 to October 13, 2026 Confirmed by the Notice of Examination
Fee
$68, or free with a fee waiver Who files free, including first-time test takers
The test
A multiple-choice test. You need 70% to pass.
Test date
Expected to begin November 16, 2026 DCAS sends your admission letter with the exact date and place
Expected to test
About 2,200 people DCAS's estimate

The Notice of Examination is the rulebook: requirements, the test, and how the list is ranked. Read it before you file.

Also opening that month.

From DCAS's Annual Examination Schedule on NYC Open Data and OASys, current on July 22, 2026. Not affiliated with the City of New York.