2026 Correction Officer Head Cook Examination

Please find the key dates and other information for the entry-level exam.

Key Dates

Application Opening: December 8, 2025
Application Deadline: January 20, 2026
Notice to Appear for Exam: February 6, 2026
Written Examination Date: February 21, 2026
Score Release Date: TBD
Employment/Experience Last Day to Appeal: TBD
Eligible List Establishment Date: TBD

Examination Fee: $75
Location: Various Sites across the state
Eligibility: This is an entry-level exam. Please refer to the exam poster/application for specific information.

Next Steps

1. Read texts on the preparation guide.
2. Apply for the examination beginning on December 8, 2025
3. Notice to Appear for Examination: February 6, 2026
   Two weeks before the examination date you will receive a notice to appear by e-mail.  The notice will tell you the location and the time to appear for your examination.  Please check your junk or spam mail folder for the e-mail before contacting this office.
4. Written Examination Date: February 21, 2026
5. Employment/Experience (E&E) Last Day to Submit: TBD
6. Score Release Date: TBD
   You will receive your examination results by email.
7. Employment/Experience (E&E) Last Day to Appeal: TBD
8. Eligible List Established Date: TBD

Upcoming Information Sessions

Please find the previous open house list here. 

Note

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Date published:	September 8, 2025
Last updated:	September 10, 2025