Civil service exam 7308
Police Communications Technician exam
The 911 Operator job, also called 911 dispatcher.
Filing opens December 2, 2026 and is planned to close January 12, 2027.
520 people are expected to take this exam, by DCAS's estimate. Filing opens December 2.
The facts.
- Apply
- December 2, 2026 to January 12, 2027 Confirmed in OASys
- 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.
- Expected to test
- About 520 people DCAS's estimate
The Notice of Examination Add to my calendar Step-by-step guide: 911 Operator
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.
- Police Officer exam 7316
- City Tax Auditor exam 7019
- Civil Engineer exam 7020
- Environmental Police Officer exam 7305
- Housing Development Specialist exam 7038
- Inspector (Boilers) exam 7039
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.