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 May 26, 2026
Exam Number Exam Title Open to Employees of Salary Grade Last Date to Apply Non−Refundable Processing Fee (Waivers available)
31-492020 Architect 2 Multiple Agencies G-27 June 24, 2026 $0
31-493020 Architect 3 Multiple Agencies G-31 June 24, 2026 $0
31-491020 Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Multiple Agencies G-25 June 24, 2026 $0
31-476020 Auditor 3 Multiple Agencies G-27/M-2 June 24, 2026 $0
31-461020 Business Document Specialist 2 State, Department of G-11 May 27, 2026 $0
31-462020 Business Document Specialist 3 State, Department of G-14 May 27, 2026 $0
31-463020 Business Document Specialist 4 State, Department of G-17 May 27, 2026 $0
31-490020 Chief Accountant Multiple Agencies SG-31/M-4 June 24, 2026 $0
31-487020 Chief Of Mental Health Children's Treatment Services Mental Health, Office of M-5 June 24, 2026 $0
31-488020 Chief Of Mental Health Treatment Service Mental Health, Office of M-5 June 24, 2026 $0
31-486020 DHSES Program Administrator 3 Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Div of G-25 June 24, 2026 $0
31-458020 Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1 People W Dev Disab, Off for G-21 May 27, 2026 $0
31-459020 Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 1 (Spanish Language) People W Dev Disab, Off for G-21 May 27, 2026 $0
31-460020 Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist 2 People W Dev Disab, Off for G-25 May 27, 2026 $0
31-502020 Education Program Manager 1 Education, Dept of M-4 June 24, 2026 $0
31-499020 Environmental Program Spec 3 (Natural Resources) Multiple Agencies G-27 June 24, 2026 $0
31-485020 Fire Protection Specialist 3 Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Div of G-27 June 24, 2026 $0
31-500020 Food Inspector 3 Agriculture & Markets, Dept of G-27 June 24, 2026 $0
31-483020 Hearing Officer 2 Multiple Agencies G-27 June 24, 2026 $0
31-484020 Hearing Officer 3 Multiple Agencies M-3 June 24, 2026 $0
31-481020 Motor Vehicle Program Manager 1 Motor Vehicles, Department of M-1 June 24, 2026 $0
31-482020 Motor Vehicle Program Manager 2 Motor Vehicles, Department of M-2 June 24, 2026 $0
31-479020 OASAS Program Manager 1 Addiction Services and Supports M-3 June 24, 2026 $0
31-477020 Principal Accountant Multiple Agencies G-27/M-2 June 24, 2026 $0
31-478020 Principal Accountant (State Accounts & Systems) Comptroller, Office of G-27 June 24, 2026 $0
92-013020 Principal Budget Examiner Budget, Division of the M-4 May 27, 2026 $0
31-474020 Principal Workers' Compensation Examiner Workers Compensation Board G-25 June 24, 2026 $0
31-470020 Professional Engineer 2 (Civil/Construction) Multiple Agencies G-27 June 24, 2026 $0
31-471020 Professional Engineer 2 (Electrical) Multiple Agencies G-27 June 24, 2026 $0
31-468020 Professional Engineer 2 (Environmental) Environmental Conservation, Dept of G-27 June 24, 2026 $0
31-472020 Professional Engineer 2 (Environmental) Multiple Agencies * June 24, 2026 $0
31-473020 Professional Engineer 2 (Mechanical/HVAC) Multiple Agencies G-27 June 24, 2026 $0
31-469020 Professional Engineer 4 (Environmental) Environmental Conservation, Dept of M-4 June 24, 2026 $0
31-501020 Senior Motor Vehicle Referee Motor Vehicles, Department of M-2 June 24, 2026 $0
31-456020 Tax Regulations Specialist 1 Multiple Agencies G-18 May 27, 2026 $0
31-457020 Tax Regulations Specialist 2 Multiple Agencies G-23 May 27, 2026 $0
00-034020 Teachers Retirement Examiner 1 Teachers Retirement System G-12 May 27, 2026 $0
31-466020 Workers' Compensation Program Manager 2 Workers Compensation Board G-27 June 24, 2026 $0
31-467020 Workers' Compensation Program Manager 3 Workers Compensation Board M-3 June 24, 2026 $0
31-464020 Workforce Programs Manager 1 Labor, Department of G-27 June 24, 2026 $0
31-465020 Workforce Programs Manager 2 Labor, Department of M-3 June 24, 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.