Civil Service Examination Schedule

Firefighter, correction officer and police officer exams, including entry level and promotional level.

Please note that we update the schedule as new exams are announced.

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Entry Level Exam Schedule

Entry Level ExamsApplication Period*Exam Date
2024 Municipal Firefighter7/1/24 - 8/27/2410/17/24 - 10/26/24
2025 Correction Officer I (March)1/20/25 - 2/25/253/15/25
2025 Municipal Police Officer, MBTA Transit Police Officer & State Trooper11/19/24 - 1/28/253/15/25 - 3/22/25
2025 Correction Officer I (May)3/17/25 - 4/22/255/17/25
2025 Field Parole Officer A/B2/3/25 - 4/15/256/7/25
2025 Correctional Program Officer A/B4/29/25 - 7/1/258/16/25

*  Please refer to the individual examination posters for additional application deadlines and examination processing fee information.

Please note, dates may be subject to change.  Check back periodically for any updates.

Promotional Level Exam Schedule

Promotional Level ExamsApplication PeriodExam Date
Sole Assessment Center  
2025 Fire Lieutenant & Captain 1/13/25 - 2/11/254/12/25
2025 Boston District Fire Chief1/13/25 - 2/11/254/12/25
2025 Statewide Fire Chief (May)2/11/25 - 3/11/25*5/7/25
2025 Field Parole Officer C & D2/10/25 - 3/25/255/17/25
2025 Institutional Parole Officer C2/10/25 - 3/25/255/17/25
2025 Statewide Police Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain7/1/25 - 8/12/259/20/25
2025 Correctional Program Officer C/D (Coming Soon)       TBD10/4/25
2025 Statewide District & Deputy Fire Chief Examinations (Coming Soon)       TBD11/15/25

Please note, dates may be subject to change.  Check back periodically for any updates.

*Please see exam info page for more details

Military Makeup Exam Schedule

Military Makeup ExamsRequest DeadlineExam Date

Military Makeup Exam Instructions

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Last updated: April 16, 2025

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