Examinations Open to State Employees

Promotion and transition examinations are open to current State employees. You can apply for promotion and transition examinations online. Each examination title listed below links to the relevant examination announcement, which provides information on how and where to apply

Continuous recruitment promotion examinations — applications for most continuous recruitment examinations are accepted anytime.

Tentative examination schedule — tentative schedule of upcoming examinations.

Announcements as of October 01, 2026
Exam Number Exam Title Open to Employees of Salary Grade Last Date to Apply Non−Refundable Processing Fee (Waivers available)
31-540020 Archives & Records Management Specialist 4 Education, Dept of G-26 October 23, 2026 $0
31-559020 Environmental Chemist 2 Environmental Conservation, Dept of G-23 October 23, 2026 $0
31-562020 Mineral Resources Specialist 3 Environmental Conservation, Dept of G-24 October 23, 2026 $0
31-563020 Mineral Resources Specialist 4 Environmental Conservation, Dept of G-27 October 23, 2026 $0
31-564020 Mineral Resources Technician 2 Environmental Conservation, Dept of G-19 October 23, 2026 $0
*Fee may cover applications for multiple examinations. See examination announcement for details.

Notes on Applying

  • An application must be submitted online or postmarked by the last date to apply. See examination announcement for details.

  • An application will not be accepted after the application filing deadline has passed.

  • Testing accommodations may be made for the following reasons:
    • Due to a religious observance or practice
    • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
    • Other accommodations - due to pregnancy, for nursing mothers, or for other circumstances that may impact your ability to be tested without accommodation

Examination announcements are subject to amendment or cancellation without notice.