Tentative Schedule of Upcoming Open-Competitive Examinations
Below is a list of open-competitive examinations expected to be announced in the upcoming months. Please be advised the list is not all inclusive and examination dates may be canceled or changed.
Additional opportunities that do not require an examination may be available through the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program. Information on the NY HELPS program is available on our website at: NY Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide. Candidates may find jobs filled through the NY HELPS program at StateJobsNY
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You may also view the list of promotion/transition examinations that we expect to be announcing in the upcoming months.
| Exam Title | Announcement Issue Date | Application Deadline | Scheduled Exam Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | |||
| No announcements planned for this month. | |||
| January | |||
| Highway Maintenance Supervisor 1 | Jan 30, 2026 | Mar 04, 2026 | Apr 18, 2026 |
| February | |||
| Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Floating Plant) | Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | May 09, 2026 |
| Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Maintenance Shop) | Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | May 09, 2026 |
| Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Maintenance) | Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | May 09, 2026 |
| Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Operations) | Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | May 09, 2026 |
| March | |||
| Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment) | Mar 27, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 |
| April | |||
| No announcements planned for this month. | |||
| May | |||
| DHSES Program Administrator 3 | May 22, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | Aug 08, 2026 |