Resources by state

Each state runs its own civil service system. We link to official test guides and PDFs where states publish them, and layer our general study guides on top. More states are added over time.

• New York

  Official Department of Civil Service test guides and PDF booklets for state and local New York civil service exams.

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• California

  CalHR administers competitive exams for state civil service positions across hundreds of classifications—from corrections and law enforcement to clerical and professional titles.

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• Florida

  Florida's state personnel system covers thousands of positions across agencies. The People First portal handles applications and employment for State Personnel System employees.

  Coming soon

• Illinois

  Illinois operates a merit-based employment system under the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, with competitive exams for covered positions.

  Coming soon

• Texas

  Texas does not have a centralized civil service commission; most state agency hiring follows merit principles through individual agency HR offices and the WorkInTexas job portal.

  Coming soon

• Your state

  We add official portals and PDFs by request. Use our general guides everywhere in the U.S.