Where do I go to take the Exam?

The Department uses examination centers throughout the State. These centers have been chosen for both their suitability as test sites and their location near transportation routes. You will receive a written notice 2-3 weeks prior to the test date which will tell you when and where your test will be administered. You must bring your notice with you to the test center.

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What to Bring to the Test Center?

Bring your written notice, three No. 2 pencils, a photo ID, and other items shown on your notice under "Special Instructions". Calculators are optional unless the "Special Instructions" on your notice say otherwise.

Valid forms of photo ID include:

• Driver's License
• Employee ID
• Student ID
• County ID
• Bank credit card with photo
• Passport
• Welfare card or other Government ID

Make-Up Examinations

If you know of a reason that would prevent you from taking the test on your scheduled date and time, you must notify DOP in writing within 5 days after you receive your notice. From the time you receive your notice to the time of the test, if a condition or situation arises that will prevent you from taking the test at the scheduled time, you must notify DOP in writing within 5 days after the condition or situation arises.

The following reasons are appropriate for granting make-up examinations for most titles:

• Administrative error by DOP or the hiring agency
• Serious illness, supported by a note from your doctor
• Serious illness or death in your immediate family (spouse, child, legal ward, grandchild, foster child, parent, legal guardian, grandparent, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, or other relative who lives with you)
• Previously planned vacation outside of New Jersey , New York , Delaware , or Pennsylvania , supported by copies of reservations, tickets, and other documents
• Temporary or emergency military assignments
• Natural disasters

The mailing address for make-up requests is:

Make-Up Unit
New Jersey Department of Personnel
Division of Selection Services
P.O. Box 310
Trenton , NJ 08625-0310

Examination Postponements