Frequently Asked Questions
- Job Seeker - Positions in State Government
- Examinations and Tests - Positions in State Government
- After the examination - Positions in State Government
- Job Seeker - Positions in Local Government
- Health Insurance Information - Positions in Local Government
- Current State employee
- HR Professionals
- Benefits and Leave
- Employee Health Service
- General
Job Seeker - Positions in State Government
- How do I apply for a State job?
- How do I file for Promotion Examinations Online?
- How do I file for Open-Competitive Examinations Online?
- Are there resources available on how to take a written test?
- I received my qualifying degree/higher education in a foreign country, what documentation do I need?
- What is the Public Management Institute Program?
- Positions in New York State with Physical-Medical Requirements
- Is there a tentative schedule for job announcements?
- What are the different types of tests?
- What examinations can I apply for?
- Where do I get announcements and applications?
- How do I find out the salary of a position for which I am interviewing in the Court System?
- How do I get information on New York State titles and salaries?
- Is there additional information I should know if I am a Wartime Veteran or Member of the Armed Forces?
- How do I get reinstated back into state service?
- Is there an email address to submit resumes?
Examinations and Tests - Positions in State Government
- Are there study guides for New York State examinations?
- I filed for an examination, but I haven't heard about the status of my application?
- I filed for an examination, but I haven't heard where to appear to take the exam?
- What are on-line Training and Experience (T&E) examinations?
- Is there additional information available for on-line T&E examinations?
- If I already applied to a Civil Service exam in the past, and provided such information as my transcript, degree information, certifications or other required material, do I need to submit this information every time I apply to take a Civil Service exam?
- What are examinations like?
- What if I need reasonable accommodations to take an examination?
- What if I need to take the examination in another location?
- What if I am a religious observer and cannot take an exam on a Saturday?
- Will I be notified if my application is approved?
- Will my application processing fee be refunded if my examination application is disapproved?
After the examination - Positions in State Government
- How is the eligible list used?
- How do I order an eligible list?
- How long will it take to get my score?
- How long will my name be on the eligible list?
- I've received my score, what happens next?
- If I pass the exam will I get an interview?
- What is the "rule of three?"
- Will I get the job if I get the highest score?
- What is my status on an eligible list?
Job Seeker - Positions in Local Government
- What is the examination process like in local government?
- I will be taking an examination for a position in local government. Are there study guides/exam materials available?
- Is there additional information about Municipal Civil Service examinations?
Health Insurance Information - Positions in Local Government
- If I am a current New York State Employee, what examinations can I apply for?
- Is there an Employee Guide for Agency Reduction
Transfer Lists?(
) - Where do I find information about Transfers?
- Where do I find information about Reassignments?
- Where do I find information about Leave of Absences?
- Where can I get information about a general traineeship?
- Is there information for State Employees
affected by layoff?()
- How do I submit a suggestion to the NYS Employee Suggestion Program?
- Where can I find salary schedules?
- How do I request a change in title and/or salary grade?
- How long does it take to get from the hiring rate to the job rate?
- I am being promoted and I earn more than the hiring rate of the higher level position. What will my new salary be?
- What is the dollar amount for a particular salary grade?
- How can I find a list of the State holidays?
- How can I find information
about special military leave benefits for State employees called
up in connection with the events of September 11, 2001? - Is the Attendance and Leave Manual available online?
- What is NYSHIP?
- What's new in NYSHIP?
- How does a public employer join NYSHIP?
- How does NYSHIP protect my personal medical information?
- What are the health insurance options under NYSHIP?
- Where do I find information about NYSHIP options and rates?
- What is The Empire Plan?
- Where do I find a list of providers in the Empire Plan?
- What is the Dependent Eligibility Project?
- How do I remove an ineligible dependent?
- How do I find out information about Medicare?
- How do I get a Classification Standard on the Title & Salary Plan?
- I had a filled position extended but OSC tells me that the appointment ends on the day that the position was to expire. What should I do?
- How do I reactivate a sunset NYSTEP request?
- How do I make a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request?
- Where can I view a Summary of the Civil Service Law?
View New York State Eligible Lists and related information
How to request information on the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
Requests for records must be made in writing by email or letter. Provide your name, address, phone number and describe the records you are requesting.