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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.

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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

100 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114
Directions

Phone

Telephone Call Civil Service Unit, Telephone at (617) 878-9700
Toll Free within Massachusetts Call Civil Service Unit, Toll Free within Massachusetts at 1-(800)-392-6178
TTY Call Civil Service Unit, TTY at (617) 878-9762

Online

Email Civil Service Unit at civilservice@mass.gov
Civil Service Information
Log in to my Civil Service Online account

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