Civil Service examination schedule

Police, correction officer and firefighter exams, including entry level, promotional level and military makeup.

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

Examination Schedule


Entry Level Exam	Application Period	Exam Date
Municipal and MBTA Transit Police Officer	11/06/2018 - 02/05/2019*	03/23/2019
Correction Officer I in October	07/31/2018 - 09/11/2018	10/20/2018
Correctional Program Officer A/B in October	07/31/2018 - 09/11/2018	10/20/2018
Environmental Police Officer A/B	07/31/2018 - 09/11/2018	10/20/2018

*There is an additional $50 late fee for applications received after this date. Applications will NOT be accepted after February 19, 2019.

Promotional Level Exam	Application Period	Exam Date
Deputy Fire Chief and District Fire Chief	02/19/2019 - 03/12/2019	05/18/2019
Fire Lieutenant & Captain	09/18/2018 - 10/09/2018	11/17/2018
Police Sergeant, Lieutenant & Captain	07/17/2018 - 08/07/2018	09/15/2018
Sole Assessment Center	Continuously

Schedule for those on active duty

Exam Title	Request Period	Exam Date

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