2026 Correction Officer I Examination (June)

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

Key Dates for the Correction Officer I Examination (June)

Application Opening Date: March 2, 2026
Application Deadline: April 28, 2026
Notices to Appear for Examination: May 22, 2026
Written Examination Date: June 6, 2026
Score Release Date: TBD
Employment/Experience (E/E) Last Day to Appeal: TBD
Eligible List Establishment Date: TBD

Examination Fee $75
Examination Fee Waiver Form Available Online. 

Eligibility: This is an entry-level exam. Please refer to the examination poster/application for specific information.
Written examination location: Various sites across the Commonwealth
 

The Human Resources Division does not recommend or endorse any third-party private business, service, or school offering preparation courses and/or publications for examinations and is not responsible for any misleading or inaccurate representations, or advertising claims.

Next Steps

1. Review the information provided in the:
   1. Correction Officer I Examination Preparation Guide
2. Apply for the examination when the application is available.
   1. You will receive two confirmation emails when you have completed the process: one email confirming your application has been received, and one email confirming your payment has been received.
   2. Your application is not complete until you have received both confirmation emails.
   3. Late applications will not be accepted after the application deadline.
3. A notice to appear for the examination will be emailed to candidates approximately two weeks before the examination date.  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 email before contacting this office.
   1. All notices are also viewable in your Government Jobs account by selecting your name and then selecting inbox.
4. On the examination date, please make sure you have read and complied with all the instructions provided on the notice to appear.
5. Examination results will be sent by email.
6. Once you have received your score, review the notice in its entirety to make sure all information is accurate.
7. Candidates will be able to view their ranking on the eligible list, once it has been established.
8. If your name is reached for consideration to fill a vacancy after the list has been established, you will be notified by email and provided instructions on how to express interest in the vacancy.

Upcoming Information Sessions

Please visit DOC Recruitment for information and upcoming events

Event	Date	Time	Location
Massachusetts Department of Correction Career Expo Open House	3/21/26	11AM - 2PM	MCI - Shirley Training Academy 100 Harvard Rd, Shirley, MA 01464

Notes

Please make sure your current email address is associated with your Civil Service online account.  For instructions on how to make changes to your account, click here How to update Your Account Contact Information. All notices are sent by email. Please check your junk or spam mail folder for the email before contacting this office. You are also able to view all email notices sent to you from our office by logging into your Civil Service account and viewing your inbox.

Date published:	February 17, 2026
Last updated:	March 2, 2026