General Information Bulletins
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998
2012
- GIB #12-04 - GIB #12-04 PDF(
22KB) - Civil Service move from AESSOB to Agency Building 1
- GIB #12-03 - GIB #12-03 PDF(
30KB) - Application Filing Period for Examinations
- GIB #12-02 - GIB #12-02 PDF(
45KB) - GIB #12-02 Update - GIB #12-02 Update PDF(
12KB) - Beginning Clerical Worker Eligible Lists appropriate to fill Keyboard Specialist 1 Positions
- GIB #12-01 - GIB #12-01 PDF(
27KB) - New New York Leaders: Student Intern Program
2011
- GIB #11-04 - GIB #11-04 PDF(
34KB) - Marriage Equality Act
- GIB #11-03 - GIB #11-03 PDF(
12KB) - Examination Application Deadline Dates
- GIB #11-02 - GIB #11-02 PDF(
14KB) - Electronic Reemployment Card System
- GIB #11-01 - GIB #11-01 PDF(
15KB) - Results of Brynien v. Department of Civil Service, et al. - Status of Incumbents
2010
- The Department of Civil Service did not issue any GIB's in 2010.
2009
- GIB #09-09 - GIB #09-09 PDF(
37KB) - New On-Line Examination Program to Fill Professional Accounting and Auditing Positions
- GIB #09-08 - GIB #09-08 PDF(
13KB) - Eligible List Management System On-Line
- GIB #09-07 - GIB #09-07 PDF(
15KB) - New Application Requirements to Employ Retirees Pursuant to Section 211 of the Retirement and Social Security Law
- GIB #09-06 - GIB #09-06 PDF(
12KB) - Video of April 2009 RIF Training
- GIB #09-05 - GIB #09-05 PDF(
14KB) - Eligible List Management System On-Line
- GIB #09-04 - GIB #09-04 PDF(
116KB) - New Procedures for Requesting, Receiving Seniority Rosters
- GIB #09-03 - GIB #09-03 PDF(
12KB) - Appointment Processing: Budget Division Approval Requirements
- GIB #09-02 - GIB #09-02 PDF(
13KB) - Addition of Anticipated Eligibility for the Open Competitive Minimum Qualifications for the Professional Careers in Accounting and Auditing (PCAA) Examinations No. 20-802/3/4/5 and 20-822/3/4/5
- GIB #09-01 - GIB #09-01 PDF(
20KB) - Fees for Processing Promotion/Transition and Open-Competitive Applications and the New Application Form for NYS Examinations
2008
- GIB #08-09 - GIB #08-09 PDF(
13KB) - Diversity Data
- GIB #08-08 - GIB #08-08 PDF(
20KB) - Amendment to the New York State Constitution re Eligibility for Disabled Veterans' Credits on New York State Examinations
- GIB #08-07 - GIB #08-07 PDF(
21KB) - Email Distribution of General Information Bulletins, State Personnel Management Manual Updates, and Attendance and Leave Manual Updates
- GIB #08-06 - GIB #08-06 PDF(
13KB) - Retirement and Social Security Law section 211
- GIB #08-05 - GIB #08-05 PDF(
13KB) - Commission Actions Posted to the Public Website
- GIB #08-04 - GIB #08-04 PDF(
21KB) - Appointment Processing: Budget Division Approval Requirements
- GIB #08-03 - GIB #08-03 PDF(
12KB) - Forms Provided on Our Website
- GIB #08-02 - GIB #08-02 PDF(
13KB) - §55-c/DCS/DOL/DVA Initiative
- GIB #08-01 - GIB #08-01 PDF(
13KB) - New FMLA Benefit for Family Members of Military Personnel
2007
- GIB #07-06 - GIB #07-06 PDF(
57KB) - Title Structure Changes for G-23 Through M-3 Information Technology Titles
- GIB #07-05 - GIB #07-05 PDF(
15KB) - New Title Series, Payroll Examiner
- GIB #07-04 - GIB #07-04 PDF(
15KB) - Timely Submission of NYSTEP Transactions
- GIB #07-03 - GIB #07-03 PDF(
15KB) - Request for Extension of Employee Leave of Absence pursuant to Section 5.2 of the Rules of the Classified Service
- GIB #07-02 - GIB #07-02 PDF(
13KB) - Suspension of Promotion Test Batteries Program
- GIB #07-01 - GIB #07-01 PDF(
27KB) - Redesigned Oath and Statement Forms for Newly Hired State Employees and Public Officers
2006
- GIB #06-05 - GIB #06-05 PDF(
93KB) - 2006 Beginning Clerical Worker Eligible Lists
- GIB #06-04 - GIB #06-04 PDF(
58KB) - Appointing Authority Application for Extension of Employee Leave of Absence
- GIB #06-03 - GIB #06-03 PDF(
61KB) - Termination of Employees who Fail to Maintain Statutory Requirements for State Positions
- GIB #06-02 - GIB #06-02 PDF(
61KB) - Changes to the Beginning Clerical Worker Examination Program
- GIB #06-01 - GIB #06-01 PDF(
94KB) - Promotion Test Batteries - Amendment to Scheduled Holdings for 2007
2005
- GIB #05-04 - GIB #05-04 PDF(
84KB) - Promotion Test Batteries - 2006 Update
- GIB #05-03 - GIB #05-03 PDF(
25KB) - Criminal Records Check of Applicants and Appointments to Non-Licensed Titles Involved in the Direct Care or Supervision of Patients
- GIB #05-02 - GIB #05-02 PDF(
81KB) - Keyboard Specialist 1 Managed Placement Program Discontinued
- GIB #05-01 - GIB #05-01 PDF(
77KB) - Exams Involving Minimum Qualifications and Promotion Test Battery Scores Only
2003
- GIB #03-05 - GIB #03-05 PDF(
36KB) - Extension of Eligibility for Keyboard Specialist 1 Candidates
- GIB #03-04 - GIB #03-04 PDF(
59KB) - Electronic Distribution of SPMM Updates and GIB's
- GIB #03-03 - GIB #03-03 PDF(
576KB) - Update to Reemployment system User's Manual
- GIB #03-02 - GIB #03-02 PDF(
74KB) - The Roles of the Department of Civil Service and The Partnership in Transition Traineeships
- GIB #03-01 - GIB #03-01 PDF(
64KB) - Reductions-in-Force and Reemployment - Research Scientists
2002
- GIB #02-07 - GIB #02-07 PDF(
136KB) - Announcement Notification Service
- GIB #02-06 - GIB #02-06 PDF(
130KB) - New Staffing Services Division Page now available on our web site
- GIB #02-05 - GIB #02-05 PDF(
44KB) - Amendment to Retirement & Social Security Law (Age lowered to 65 for unlimited compensation.)
- GIB #02-04 - GIB #02-04 PDF(
43KB) - Corrected NOTICE for the Promotion Test Batteries - 2002
- GIB #02-03 - GIB #02-03 PDF(
121KB) - Promotion Test Battery Information [included with supply to Personnel Offices]
- GIB #02-02 - GIB #02-02 PDF(
43KB) - Social security numbers on certifications of lists, April 2, 2002
- GIB #02-01 - GIB #02-01 PDF(
69KB) - DCS New Security Procedure, April 24, 2001
2001
- GIB #01-06 - GIB #01-06 PDF(
50KB) - Appointment Processing: Amended Budget Division Approval Requirements, December 26, 2001
- GIB #01-05 - GIB #01-05 PDF(
75KB) - Appointment Processing: Budget Division Approval Requirements, October 23, 2001
- GIB #01-04 - GIB #01-04 PDF(
82KB) - Special Military Benefits for State Employees Activated in Connection with
the Events of September 11, 2001; September 28, 2001 - GIB #01-03 - GIB #01-03 PDF(
95KB) - "What the DCS will do to support staff in this time of crisis", September 19, 2001
- GIB #01-02 - [not provided here]
- Included with the supply of Promotion Test Battery Guides provided to agency Personnel Offices; August 9, 2001
- GIB #01-01 - GIB #01-01 PDF(
150KB) - Appointments to Senior Attorney/Hearing Officer and Traineeships; April 24, 2001
2000
- GIB #00-04 PDF(
100KB) - List Eligibility, as stipulated in Section 52.15 of the Civil Service Law
- GIB #00-03 PDF(
188KB) - Appointment to Senior Accountant/Senior Auditor Positions and Traineeships
- GIB #00-02 PDF(
118KB) - Promotion Test Battery Guides
- GIB #00-01 PDF(
48KB) - Reemployment Opportunities
1999
- GIB #99-02 PDF(
120KB) - Promotion Test Battery Guides
- GIB #99-01 PDF(
56KB) - Special Military Leave: U.S. Support of Operations
1998
- GIB #98-05 PDF(
118KB) - Professional Entry Program (PEP) Initiative--Accounting/Auditing/Finance Positions
- GIB #98-04 PDF(
56KB) - Promotion Test Battery Guides
- GIB #98-03 PDF(
111KB) - "Rollout" of New York State Electronic Personnel system (NYSTEP)
- GIB #98-02 PDF(
43KB) - Staffing for Year 2000 projects
- GIB #98-01 PDF(
59KB) - Change in Hiring Freeze Guidelines