The following free test guides are provided by NYS Dept. Of Civil Service. These guides are a very useful resource in preparing for civil service exams offered by State and local Jurisdictions. They will provide you with sample test questions and answers.
Information contained herein is provided for informational and convenience purposes only. We make no warranties, guarantees, or representations of any kind as to the information contained in these booklets.
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Department Of Civil Service Test Guides for New York State Examinations
- How to Take a Written Test
- Correction Officer Series, Entry-Level
- Environmental Conservation Police Officer Trainee and Forest Ranger 1
- Investigator Series
- Law Enforcement Officer, Entry Level
- Police Supervisors/Investigators Series
- Police Supervisors Series, Second- and Third-Line
- Safety and Security Series
Test Guides for Local Government Examinations
- How to Take a Written Test
- Correction Officer Series, Entry-Level
- Correctional Supervisor Series, First-Line
- Fire Chief/Assistant Fire Chief Series
- Firefighter Series
- Firefighter Examinations for Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and White Plains only.
- Investigator Series
- Revised (7/11/19) – Law Enforcement Officer, Entry Level
- Local Civil Deputy Series
- Local Court Security Series
- Police Chief/Assistant Police Chief Series
- Police Officer (White Plains only), Entry-Level
- Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff Exam – Frequently Asked Questions
- Police Supervisors/Investigators Series
- Police Supervisors Series, Second- and Third-Line
- Probation Series
- Safety and Security Series
- Test guides for local government examinations are made available 60 days prior to the date of the written test.