Current Exams
California has a merit-based civil service selection system. This ensures the state hires and promotes people based on job-related qualifications. Before you can work for the state, you need to take and pass an examination for the specific job classification.
Some positions are temporary and do not require an examination. Please review the job announcement to determine if you must first compete in an examination.
After completing the examination, candidates receive a final score and are placed on the eligibility list. Only those candidates in the top three ranks are reachable and ready for appointment. As the ranks are cleared, the next lowest rank becomes reachable.
Types of Examinations
There are two types of examinations: Open and Promotional. Open examinations are open to anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the exam bulletin for the classification regardless of their current place of employment.
Promotional examinations; however, are limited to current or recent Employment Development Department (EDD) employees with permanent status who meet the minimum qualifications listed on the exam bulletin for the classification.
The EDD administers many of its own open and promotional examinations. Additionally, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) administers many open examinations which are used by the EDD and other state agencies.
How to Apply for an Exam
To learn how to apply for an exam, follow the steps listed on the How to Get a State Job page. Applicants must also follow the how to apply instructions listed on the exam bulletin.
Disclaimer
This information is provided as a courtesy of EDD’s Human Resource Services Division (HRSD). It is the responsibility of each individual to review the actual exam bulletin accessible below.
Open Exams
| Classification | Final Filing Date | Location | Exam Type | Exam Method | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant I (Specialist) | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Accountant I (Specialist) Bulletin |
| Accountant Trainee | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Accountant Trainee Bulletin |
| Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) Bulletin |
| Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) Bulletin |
| Accounting Administrator II | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Accounting Administrator II Bulletin |
| Accounting Officer (Specialist) | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Accounting Officer (Specialist) Bulletin |
| Accounting Technician | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Written | In Person | Accounting Technician Bulletin |
| Administrative Assistant I | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Written | In Person | Administrative Assistant I Bulletin |
| Associate Budget Analyst | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Associate Budget Analyst Bulletin |
| Associate Governmental Program Analyst | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Associate Governmental Program Analyst Bulletin | Attorney (formerly Staff Counsel) | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Attorney Bulletin |
| Attorney III (formerly Staff Counsel III (Specialist)) | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Attorney III Bulletin |
| Custodian (LEAP) | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Custodian (LEAP) Bulletin |
| Custodian | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Written | In Person | Custodian Bulletin |
| Employment Program Representative and Disability Insurance Program Representative |
Continuous Testing | Statewide | Life Experience Questionnaire | Online | Employment Program Representative and Disability Insurance Program Representative Bulletin |
| Executive Assistant | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Written | In Person | Executive Assistant Bulletin |
| Executive Secretary I | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Written | In Person | Executive Secretary I Bulletin |
| Executive Secretary II | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Executive Secretary II Bulletin |
| Information Officer I | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Information Officer I Bulletin |
| Information Officer II | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Information Officer II Bulletin |
| Information Technology Technician | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Information Technology Technician Bulletin |
| Information Technology Associate | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Information Technology Associate Bulletin |
| Information Technology Specialist I | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Information Technology Specialist I Bulletin |
| Information Technology Specialist II | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Information Technology Specialist II Bulletin |
| Information Technology Specialist III | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Information Technology Specialist III Bulletin |
| Information Technology Supervisor I | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Information Technology Supervisor I Bulletin |
| Information Technology Supervisor II | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Information Technology Supervisor II Bulletin |
| Information Technology Manager I | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Information Technology Manager I Bulletin |
| Information Technology Manager II | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Information Technology Manager II Bulletin |
| Investigator | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Investigator Bulletin |
| Key Data Operator | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Performance | In Person | Key Data Operator Bulletin |
| Labor Relations Analyst | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Labor Relations Analyst Bulletin |
| Labor Relations Manager I | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Labor Relations Manager I Bulletin |
| Labor Relations Manager II | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Labor Relations Manager II Bulletin |
| Labor Relations Specialist | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Labor Relations Specialist Bulletin |
| Legal Analyst | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Legal Analyst Bulletin |
| Maintenance Mechanic | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Written | In Person | Maintenance Mechanic Bulletin |
| Management Services Technician | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Management Services Technician Bulletin |
| Office Assistant Series (LEAP) | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Readiness Evaluation | Online | Office Assistant Series (LEAP) Bulletin |
| Office Technician Series (LEAP) | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Readiness Evaluation | Online | Office Technician Series (LEAP) Bulletin |
| Office Assistant (General) and Office Assistant (Typing) |
Continuous Testing | Statewide | Written | In Person | Office Assistant (General) and Office Assistant (Typing) Bulletin |
| Office Technician (General) and Office Technician (Typing) |
Continuous Testing | Statewide | On-Line Written Exam | Online | Office Technician (General) and Office Technician (Typing) Bulletin |
| Personnel Specialist | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Personnel Specialist Bulletin |
| Personnel Supervisor I | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Personnel Supervisor I Bulletin |
| Personnel Supervisor II | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Personnel Supervisor II Bulletin |
| Program Technician (LEAP) | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Readiness Evaluation | Online | Program Technician (LEAP) Bulletin |
| Program Technician | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Written | In Person | Program Technician Bulletin |
| Program Technician II | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Written | In Person | Program Technician II Bulletin |
| Program Technician III | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Written | In Person | Program Technician III Bulletin |
| Research Data Analyst I | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Research Data Analyst I Bulletins |
| Research Data Analyst II | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Research Data Analyst II Bulletin |
| Research Data Specialist I | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Research Data Specialist I Bulletin |
| Research Data Specialist II | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Research Data Specialist II Bulletin |
| Research Data Specialist III | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Research Data Specialist III Bulletin |
| Research Data Supervisor I | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Research Data Supervisor I Bulletin |
| Research Data Supervisor II | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Research Data Supervisor II Bulletin |
| Research Data Manager | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Research Data Manager Bulletin |
| Secretary | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Written | In Person | Secretary Bulletin |
| Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) Bulletin |
| Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) Bulletin |
| Senior Legal Analyst | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Senior Legal Analyst Bulletin |
| Senior Personnel Specialist | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Senior Personnel Specialist Bulletin |
| Staff Services Analyst | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Staff Services Analyst Bulletin |
| Staff Services Analyst (General) (LEAP) | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Readiness Evaluation | Online | Staff Services Analyst (General) (LEAP) Bulletin |
| Staff Services Manager I | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Qualifications Assessment | Online | Staff Services Manager I Bulletin |
| Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Qualifications Assessment | Online | Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) Bulletin |
| Staff Services Manager III | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Staff Services Manager III Bulletin |
| Staff Services Management Auditor | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Staff Services Management Auditor Bulletin |
| Supervising Program Technician I | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Supervising Program Technician I Bulletin |
| Supervising Program Technician II | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Supervising Program Technician II Bulletin |
| Supervising Program Technician III | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Supervising Program Technician III Bulletin |
| Tax Auditor, EDD (Auditor I) | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Qualifications Assessment | Online | Auditor I Bulletin (Auditor I exam is used to fill for Tax Auditor positions) |
| Tax Compliance Representative, EDD | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Training & Experience | Online | Tax Compliance Representative, EDD (Tri-Agency Compliance Exam) Bulletin |
| Warehouse Worker | Continuous Testing | Statewide | Written | In Person | Warehouse Worker Bulletin |
Career Executive Assignment (CEA) Exams
*View all current vacancies for CEA and exempt positions at the Employment Development Department on CalCareers.
Promotional Exams
*At this time, there are no Promotional Exams scheduled. Please continue to monitor this website for the most current exam information.