Examinations
Taking an examination (exam) is part of the selection process across state service. Exams consist of various testing methods and are described on the exam bulletin under “Examination Information." Find information on our exams below.
Clicking on the exam title will lead you to the exam bulletin.
Exams Administered by DGS
Exams administered by DGS with “continuous” filing are scored as needed. Applications postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interoffice mail after the cut-off date will be held for the next scoring period.
Bookbinder I/II
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Application Cut-off Date: 2/28/2020
Status: Accepting applications
Bookbinder IV
Final Filing Date: 6/30/2020
Status: Accepting Applications
Direct Construction Supervisor I/II
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Application Cut-off Date: 7/1/2020
Status: Accepting applications
Presiding Administrative Law Judge
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Application Cut-off Date: Annually, the fourth Friday in April
Status: Accepting applications
Printing Plant Machinist
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Status: Accepting applications
Printing Trades Specialist Trainee
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Application Cut-off Date: 5/8/2020
Status: Accepting applications
Staff Services Analyst Transfer Exam
Application Cut-off Date: Monthly - refer to the bulletin
Status: Accepting applications
Online Exams
Testing is done online and can be taken at any time. You will receive exam results immediately.
Accounting Administrator I (Specialist)
Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor)
Administrative Law Judge I, OAH
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Capital Outlay Program Manager
Fire and Life Safety Officer I (Division of State Architect Series)
Fire and Life Safety Officer II (Division of State Architect Series)
Information Technology Associate
Information Technology Manager I
Information Technology Manager II
Information Technology Specialist I
Information Technology Specialist II
Information Technology Specialist III
Information Technology Supervisor I
Information Technology Supervisor II
Materials and Stores Specialist
Materials and Stores Supervisor
Senior Estimator of Building Construction
Senior Real Estate Officer (Specialist)
Staff Services Manager II (Managerial)
Self-Scheduling Exams
Test dates are posted as needs warrant. Please check the bulletin periodically for open testing.
Contact
Department of General Services
Office of Human Resources
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Email: Recruitment@dgs.ca.gov