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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | |||
| Industrial Superintendent | Aug 21, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | Nov 07, 2026 |
| September | |||
| No announcements planned for this month. | |||
| October | |||
| Correctional Facility Food Administrator 2 | Oct 02, 2026 | Nov 04, 2026 | Dec 19, 2026 |
| Building Construction Program Manager 4 | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | Jan 09, 2027 |
| Building Construction Program Manager 5 | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | Jan 09, 2027 |
| November | |||
| No announcements planned for this month. | |||
| December | |||
| Tree Pruner Supervisor | Dec 04, 2026 | Jan 06, 2027 | Feb 20, 2027 |
| Maintenance Supervisor 3 | Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 20, 2027 | Mar 06, 2027 |
| Maintenance Supervisor 4 | Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 20, 2027 | Mar 06, 2027 |
| Food Service Worker 2 | Dec 31, 2026 | Feb 03, 2027 | Mar 20, 2027 |
| January | |||
| No announcements planned for this month. | |||