New York City Civil Service Examination Schedule and Application Periods

Monthly updated schedule lists upcoming civil service exams for New York City's fiscal year. The Department of Citywide Administrative Services posts this list each July, detailing examination numbers, titles, and application windows. Exams may be offered only for a limited time and can be unavailable for several years before being offered again.

Use Cases

• Analyze frequency of specific exam types (Open Competitive/Promotion/QIE) over time.
• Track application window durations using Application Period Start Date and Application Period End Date.
• Identify recurring Examination Titles to forecast future hiring needs.
• Monitor data currency and update cycles via the Data Current As Of field.
• Correlate Examination Number sequences with job classifications or departments.

Strengths

• Monthly update cycle ensures current information.
• Includes six distinct columns detailing exam type, number, title, and application periods.

Limitations

• Unknown row count prevents assessment of historical scope.
• Sample data unavailable for verifying data structure and completeness.
• Limited to New York City geography, not representative of other regions.

Provenance

Source

Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) via data.cityofnewyork.us.

Collection Method

Official administrative schedule published and updated by the agency.

Time Range

Annual fiscal year schedule, updated monthly.

Freshness

Monthly updates; last updated January 2026.

Geography

New York City.