Civil Service Exams
Candidates can compete for job opportunities by participating in civil service examinations. These examinations assess candidates' knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for performing the job.
Current Exams
The Department of Civil Service currently offers the following exams to fill positions in the DMV:
Open Competitive
None at this time.
Continuous Recruitment
None at this time.
Check back regularly for the latest updates
The Department of Civil Service website also provides a Tentative Exam Schedule that lists all upcoming Department of Civil Service exams. You may also subscribe to receive email notifications of new Civil Service exam announcements.
Visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website to get information about employment with New York State.
The DMV participates in the Workers with Disabilities Program (55-b) and the Veterans with Disabilities Program (55-c). For more information about the certification process, visit the Department of Civil Service Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities web page.
Exam Frequency
Most exams open to the public are held approximately every four years. Applications for Continuous Recruitment Exams are accepted continuously, with no application deadline.