If you were thinking about taking one or more Civil Service Exams, and the cost of the filing fees added up to more than you could afford, there is no reason to worry about that any longer. With all fees waived until December 2025, you can try for several positions and not empty your wallet.
There are a number of Civil Service Exams coming up right here in Suffolk County between now and the end of the year and even more in 2025. Everything from Correction Officer ($125 fee) to Evidence Control Clerk ($40) to Payroll Supervisor ($40) and many more positions are open with all the normal fees waived completely. Filing dates are coming up and exam dates are set soon after, so don’t miss your chance.
The removal of the fees for all State exams was one of several actions included in the FY 2024 Budget to help modernize New York’s public workforce and streamline government operations. Civil service exams will also now be offered on an ongoing basis at 12 state-operated testing centers to be established across the state and expanding the state's existing 55-B hiring program to increase job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
“As our state continues to grapple with an affordability crisis, civil service exam fees place yet another burden on New Yorkers – particularly the passionate New Yorkers seeking meaningful careers in state service,” Governor Hochul said. “By waiving these fees, my administration is standing by its commitment to modernizing New York’s workforce and lowering barriers to ensure that our civil servants reflect the rich diversity of our state.”
You can e-File for a whole host of Civil Service Exams in Suffolk County by going to www.suffolkcountyny.gov and look for the tabs for ‘Open Jobs’ and ‘E-filing’.