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Civil Service for Veterans

Information for veterans on becoming a police officer, firefighter or other civil servant.

Resources for those serving on active military duty, and for veterans and disabled veterans interested in taking civil service exams, including information about military makeup exams and eligible lists.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Update your veteran status 
View Civil Service examination schedule  

What you need to know

Take a military makeup exam 
Overview for veterans  
Definition of a veteran 
FAQs - Civil Service questions regarding makeup exams and military leave  

Contact Information

Address

Civil Service Unit
1 Ashburton Place, Room 301, Boston, MA 02108
directions 

Phone

(617) 878-9700
Toll Free within Massachusetts 1-(800)-392-6178

Online

Email: civilservice@mass.gov
Website: Civil Service Unit 

Fax

(617) 727-0399

Upcoming Events

  • Open House for Brockton Police 

    135 Belmont Street, Arnone School Auditorium, Brockton, MA 02301
    Saturday, January 12, 2019
    10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    On 1/12/2019, Brockton Police Department offers two free, city sponsored exam prep sessions and there will be light refreshments on the morning of the open house.

  • Information Session for 2019 Police Examination 

    6 Livingstone St., Kay Pam, Dorchester, MA 02124
    Saturday, January 19, 2019
    2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    Meet representatives from the Boston Police Department and members of the Civil Service Unit to learn more about how to become a Police Officer in Massachusetts!

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