Key Dates
Application Period Begins: October 31, 2022
Application Deadline: January 31, 2023*
Notices to Appear for Exam: March 3, 2023
Examination Beginning Date: March 18, 2023 - March 25, 2023
Score Release Date: June 5, 2023
Employment/Experience (E/E) Last Day to Appeal: June 22, 2023
Eligible List Establishment Date: July 1, 2023
The eligible list for State Trooper is maintained and managed by the Department of State
Police. Candidates with questions or updates to contact information, as well as placement
on the list and/or hiring for State Trooper, should be directed to MSPList@pol.state.ma.us
The 2023 Eligible List for State Police Selection Has Been Published August 17, 2023
Examination location: Various sites across the Commonwealth
Eligibility: Entry-level, open to public
Exam Fees and Fee Waiver Information
Examination Fee for Municipal Police, Transit Police (MBTA) AND/OR State Trooper: $75*
Examination Fee Waiver Form Available Online.
*There is an additional $50 late fee for applications received after January 17, 2023. Applications will not be accepted after January 31, 2023.
Next Steps
- Read texts on the preparation guide.
- Registration for the Municipal Police Officer, MBTA Transit Police Officer and State Trooper will begin on October 31, 2022.
- Notice to Appear for Examination will be sent to candidates beginning March 3rd, 2023. Date, time, and location of exam will be in the notice to appear. Please make sure to check your spam/junk folder for this important email.
- Examination Beginning Date: March 18, 2023. Testing will begin on March 18, 2023 and be administered over multiple sessions up to March 25, 2023.
- Score Release Date: June 5, 2023
- Employment/Experience (E/E) Last Day to Appeal: June 22, 2023
- Eligible List Establishment Date: July 1, 2023
The eligible list for State Trooper is maintained and managed by the Department of State
Police. Candidates with questions or updates to contact information, as well as placement
on the list and/or hiring for State Trooper, should be directed to MSPList@pol.state.ma.us
The 2023 Eligible List for State Police Selection Has Been Published August 17, 2023
How to Apply for the 2023 Exams
Registration for the 2023 Municipal Police Officer, MBTA Transit Police Officer and State Trooper Examination is closed.
- Find the application for 2023 Municipal Police Officer, MBTA Transit Police Officer and State Trooper exams.
- Read about the exam information in the 2023 Municipal Police Officer, MBTA Transit Police Officer and State Trooper exams and find out if you’re eligible to take the exams.
- Click Apply in the top right corner of the exam poster and follow the instructions to submit your application.
- Once you’ve successfully submitted your application, you’ll see a Click to Pay button. Click the button to pay for your exam. Be sure to pay for the correct exam.
- You’ll receive two confirmation emails when you’ve completed the process:
♦ an email confirming that your application has been received
♦ an email confirming that your payment has been received
Your application is not complete until you have received both confirmation emails. Once you receive the successful payment confirmation email, you may ignore the option to Submit Payment which may still be displayed in your account.
Additional Resources
2023 Police Officer Exam Information Sessions
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| Date published: | November 1, 2022 |
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| Last updated: | August 22, 2023 |