Orange County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please submit a completed Application for Exam/Employment for the exams you would like to take. Applications must be received in the Department of Human Resources or postmarked by the deadline noted on the exam announcement. It is the applicant's responsibility to confirm that they meet the minimum requirements as application fees will not be refunded. Applicants may apply online or via a paper application. Credit/debit card payments are accepted with online applications  (a logon button will appear next to the exams we are accepting applications for online)   and are subject to a $3.99 convenience fee. All checks and money orders must be made payable to COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH. 

Applications faxed or emailed to this office for examinations will not be accepted.

This list may not always be complete. Please check with the Department of Human Resources at call 845-291-2707, option 2, for a complete list of all open competitive examinations.

General Information on applying for and taking exams

Weather and other Related Emergencies  -  In case of inclement weather, or any other emergency, all candidates are encouraged to call the hotline on the morning of the examination at 845-291-2707 for information on possible delays, cancellations or other updates.

 Alternate Test Date Policy

Civil Service Documents

• Address Change Form (PDF)
• Application Fee Waiver Request and Certification Form (PDF)
• Application for Employment / Examination (PDF)
• Civil Service Examinations in Orange County (PDF)
• Cross-Filer Form (PDF)
• Directions to Test Sites (PDF)
• Military Make-Up Examination Entitlement (PDF)
• Performance Test Waiver (PDF)

IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR AN EXAM AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR ADMISSION LETTER THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXAM DATE, EMAIL:  CIVILSERVICEEXAMS@ORANGECOUNTYGOV.COM TO REQUEST A COPY. 

*** – Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff candidates - PLEASE READ ***

NOTE FOR CANDIDATES WHO TOOK THE SEPTEMBER 2025 POLICE OFFICER/DEPUTY SHERIFF EXAM (Exam No. 60039550)

The eligible list for Exam No. 60039550 was established on February 13, 2026. Physical agility testing is scheduled for the week of July 20, 2026.

Letters inviting eligible candidates to participate in the physical agility test were mailed on May 15, 2026. If you believe you are eligible and did not receive your letter, please contact civilserviceexams@orangecountygov.com.

The eligible list will remain in effect for a minimum of one (1) year and may remain active beyond that time.

The eligible list from the September 2025 exam (Exam No. 60039550) will continue to be used for certifications before the results of the next Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff exam (Exam No. 60065950), which is scheduled for October 17, 2026 (and, if necessary, October 18, 2026).

If your name appears on Eligible List 60039550 and you wish to remain eligible for appointments after that list expires and a new eligible list is established, you must apply for and take the new Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff exam (Exam No. 60065950) on October 17, 2026.  The last filing date for the October 17, 2026, exam is August 28, 2026.

Candidates who wish to remain eligible for future appointment opportunities are encouraged to apply for and take each examination when it is offered.

Disclaimers

Promotional exams require you to be permanently employed in the participating agency and to have served on a permanent basis in the specific title(s) noted on the exam announcement. Please read the announcement carefully to ensure you meet the promotional qualifications.

Please check the website periodically for notices regarding promotional opportunities that have been issued to County Departments and various jurisdictions within Orange County.

Promotional Examinations

The following promotional exam announcements have been posted in the Department of Human Resources and the participating department(s) noted below. In order to participate in the promotional examination(s) listed, you must possess the required permanent service with the participating department(s) as noted on the promotional examination announcement.

All checks and money orders for civil service examinations must be made payable to the Commissioner of Finance.