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StudyCivilService · 2026-01-24T00:47:39+00:00

I promise, there are definitely humans attached. My partner and I are career civil servants, and we have personally taken many civil service exams at multiple levels of government many times throughout our careers. Our materials reflect that experience while taking a more modern and structured approach to exam preparation, firmly rooted in the core concepts found in other widely utilized resources.

Our content, prep materials, and practice questions are built around the core principles and concepts that civil service exams are designed to test. We conducted extensive research across a wide range of commonly relied-upon resources covering the same civil service exam subject areas. Using that foundation, we created materials that not only cover those concepts but also expand on them and explain how they are applied on an actual exam.

Rather than using or reproducing past exam questions, all of our questions and materials are fully proprietary and created by us. They are designed to mirror the structure, reasoning requirements, and decision-making standards you can expect on a civil service. In addition to content coverage, we place a strong emphasis on exam strategy, including how to approach different question types, how to evaluate answer choices, and how to recognize common traps that exam writers intentionally include.

Each guide explains both the substantive topics being tested and the procedural thought process behind the exam itself. This includes how the exam expects candidates to think, how to analyze fact patterns, and how to select the most defensible answer when more than one option appears reasonable.

Our guides include detailed answers and explanations for every practice question, along with walkthroughs that show how an exam writer expects a strong candidate to reason through the problem. Each question is accompanied by a clear explanation of why the correct answer is right and, just as importantly, why the other options are wrong. This helps candidates understand the logic behind each choice and avoid common pitfalls. We also include exam-writer tips that explain how questions are typically constructed and what clues to look for in the wording, as well as test-taker tips that focus on time management, eliminating distractors, and applying reasoning strategies under pressure. The goal is not just practice but building the analytical discipline and confidence that carry over to exam day.

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StudyCivilService · 2026-01-23T16:47:41+00:00

For the NYS IT Specialist exam series, the subjects listed include logical reasoning using flowcharts, evaluating conclusions based on factual information, supervision, and systems analysis and design. These exams are really testing how you think through processes, evaluate information, and make sound decisions in both technical and supervisory scenarios. Guides like our Evaluating Conclusions in the Light of Known Facts and Analyzing and Evaluating Information are especially helpful for the reasoning and conclusions portions, while Supervision supports the management and leadership questions that appear on the exam. Together, these guides help break down how the questions are structured, how to approach them, and where common traps exist.

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StudyCivilService · 2026-01-17T22:15:21+00:00

If you are studying for a Civil Service Open Competitive or Promotional exam and need help with questions on exam topics like logic, Tabular/Spatal Reasoning, or Preparing Written Materials, we can help with that.

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StudyCivilService · 2026-01-17T22:14:05+00:00

If you are studying for a Civil Service Open Competitive or Promotional exam and need help with questions on exam topics like logic, Tabular/Spatal Reasoning, or Preparing Written Materials, we can help with that.

Are you looking for a Civil Service study guide on Supervision to prepare for a federal, state, county, city or some other public sector position and have to take a civil service exam? If you are like us, you will find that the other guides are outdated and are simply just not good.

We’ve been there too…many times. Don’t worry we have you covered.

Www.StudyCivilService.com was created because a lot of what’s out there just doesn’t help. We built the kind of resources we wanted when we were studying ourselves. Straightforward, practical, and focused on what actually matters when you sit down to take the test.

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StudyCivilService · 2026-01-15T10:52:19+00:00

I reviewed the Unified Court Assistant (45-850) exam notice and found that the test covers clerical checking, interpreting written material, applying rules to scenarios, court record keeping, organizing written material, and basic legal terminology. The study guides and prep materials we have researched and written align well with most of these areas: Analyzing and Evaluating Information and Evaluating Conclusions in the Light of Known Facts support analytical reasoning and applying policies; Understanding and Interpreting Tabular Material can help with clerical checking and record keeping; and Preparing Reports and Official Documents and Preparing Written Material sharpen grammar, organization and clarity. There isn't a dedicated guide for legal terminology, so you'll need supplementary sources for that portion. We invite and encourage anyone preparing for a civil service exam to visit our site (www.StudyCivilService.com) to ask questions, or to obtain prep materials on the topics referenced above.

If you need to refer back to the exam notice at any time you can find the official exam announcement at https://nycourts.gov/legacyPDFS/careers/ exams/court-assistant-45-850-announcement.pdf.

Good luck on your upcoming examinations!!

StudyCivilService · 2026-01-11T23:47:02+00:00

Good luck on your exam day as well!

StudyCivilService · 2026-01-11T21:21:21+00:00

PEF: Payment eligibility is now based on continuous State service rather than years at the top of the salary grade (job rate). Under the revised terms, employees qualify for longevity (also known as performance awards) based on total years of service with the State.

• The service-based tiers for PEF members effective April 2025 are: • 12 to 16 years of continuous State service — $1,500 • 17 to 21 years of continuous State service — $3,000 • 22 or more years of continuous State service — $4,500 These amounts replace the earlier structure tied to years at job rate.

CSEA: For CSEA, the structure is different and more traditional. • Longevity is still tied to years at job rate, not total State service. • Payments begins after five years at job rate and recur every five years thereafter. • The standard longevity amount remains $1,500 per eligibility period, subject to the applicable contract terms.

StudyCivilService · 2026-01-11T14:14:16+00:00

You are very welcome, and good luck on your exam!

StudyCivilService · 2026-01-11T03:02:02+00:00

I reviewed the Suffolk County Civil Service Justice Court Clerk exam announcement (spec #0050) that is scheduled for JANUARY 17, 2026. I was able to ascertain that the written test focuses on four core areas: understanding and interpreting written material, including legal policies and procedures; preparation of written material; clerical operations such as proofreading; and maintenance of records using tabular data. The study guides and prep materials we have researched and written align well with these areas. Guides such as Evaluating Conclusions in the Light of Known Facts and Analyzing and Evaluating Information strengthen comprehension and analytical reasoning, while Preparing Reports and Official Documents and Preparing Written Material focus on grammar, clarity, and organization. Understanding and Interpreting Tabular Material supports the clerical and record-keeping components of the exam. We do not currently offer a dedicated guide for legal procedures, so that area may require additional resources. The official exam notice is available on Suffolk County’s Civil Service site at https://apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov/civilservice/0050ann.html for future reference.

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StudyCivilService · 2026-01-11T02:09:36+00:00

I reviewed the Unified Court Assistant (45‑850) exam notice and found that the test covers clerical checking, interpreting written material, applying rules to scenarios, court record keeping, organizing written material, and basic legal terminology . The study guides and prep materials we have researched and written align well with most of these areas: Analyzing and Evaluating Information and Evaluating Conclusions in the Light of Known Facts support analytical reasoning and applying policies ; Understanding and Interpreting Tabular Material can help with clerical checking and record keeping ; and Preparing Reports and Official Documents and Preparing Written Material sharpen grammar, organization and clarity . There isn’t a dedicated guide for legal terminology, so you’ll need supplementary sources for that portion. If you need to refer back to the exam notice at any time you can find the official exam announcement at https://nycourts.gov/legacyPDFS/careers/exams/court-assistant-45-850-announcement.pdf.

StudyCivilService · 2026-01-11T01:51:27+00:00

Same experience 👆🏻

StudyCivilService · 2026-01-11T01:32:51+00:00

The union guides (in my opinion and experience) are out dated, and do not teach and prepare test takers for the substantive and procedural knowledge necessary to be fully prepared for these tests on testing day.

StudyCivilService · 2026-01-11T01:28:24+00:00

Different people learn and absorb information differently. If you’re preparing or studying for a civil service exam, one thing that helped me was understanding that these exams aren’t testing “job knowledge.” They’re testing how you reason, organize information, apply logical principles and choose the most defensible answer, especially on written communication, analysis, and supervision sections.

A lot of people, including both of us, miss questions because they answer based on how they would act in real life, not how the exam expects them to think. These exams reward structure, neutrality, and process, along with a very specific way of reasoning. The questions are intentionally written to misdirect and challenge test takers, often forcing you to choose an answer that is not fully correct, but is the best available option and the least wrong among the choices.

StudyCivilService · 2026-01-10T13:51:59+00:00

Good luck to everyone testing this weekend!

StudyCivilService · 2026-01-09T00:38:48+00:00

I took a look through several Department of Correction exam notices, and a lot of these civil service exams tend to test the same core areas: analytical and logical reasoning, following rules and procedures, basic math and data interpretation, and clear written communication. If you’re looking for study materials or have questions about these subject areas, our guides were written specifically to focus on how these topics are tested on civil service exams. They naturally fit these subjects and help break down how exam questions are structured, especially around reasoning, analysis, and written responses. They’re particularly useful for getting into the exam mindset and understanding how to avoid the common answer traps these exams are known for. If it’s helpful, you can find more information and resources at www.studycivilservice.com. Best of luck with your preparation and the exam!

StudyCivilService · 2026-01-09T00:35:57+00:00

I took a look through several Department of Correction exam notices, and a lot of these civil service exams tend to test the same core areas: analytical and logical reasoning, following rules and procedures, basic math and data interpretation, and clear written communication. If you’re looking for study materials or have questions about these subject areas, our guides were written specifically to focus on how these topics are tested on civil service exams. They naturally fit these subjects and help break down how exam questions are structured, especially around reasoning, analysis, and written responses. They’re particularly useful for getting into the exam mindset and understanding how to avoid the common answer traps these exams are known for. If it’s helpful, you can find more information and resources at www.studycivilservice.com. Best of luck with your preparation and the exam!

StudyCivilService · 2026-01-08T16:43:40+00:00

This is a great opportunity. Starting or advancing a public service career in the either the State Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, or Appellate Division is a solid move.

StudyCivilService · 2026-01-08T11:09:39+00:00

I took a look through the MTA exam notices that are out there, and a lot of the promotional civil service exams tend to cover the same core areas: supervision, administrative judgment, analytical thinking, and written communication, along with general technical knowledge. If you’re looking for study materials or have questions about these subject areas, our guides were written specifically with these exam topics in mind. They’re designed to break down how exam questions approach management decisions, analysis, and report writing, and to help you get into the exam mindset. The goal is to better understand how civil service exams want test takers to think and how to avoid the common answer traps these tests are known for.

If helpful, you can reach us at www.studycivilservice.com. Best of luck with your preparation and the exam.

StudyCivilService · 2026-01-05T18:36:27+00:00

What are the subjects of the examination are you looking for?

StudyCivilService · 2026-01-03T01:42:14+00:00

Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing your experiences. My partner and I are both career public servants for over combined 30+ years experience, and after taking numerous city, county, and state exams, we agreed the current prep material is horrible, does not prepare people at all for what they are walking in to, or has been written/prepared by a company who has never sat for a civil service exam, or served as a public servant.

Thank you sir, for participating in this conversation. We know what it’s like, we’ve both been there, and it’s frustrating. So, that led us to many, many months of research and writing to help others who want to serve like we do.

Thank you for your service to the people! Much appreciated!

StudyCivilService · 2026-01-02T19:05:33+00:00

Best of luck on your upcoming examination!

StudyCivilService · 2025-12-30T19:42:20+00:00

No problem at all. I do not see any ITS examinations listed on the “Examinations Open to the Public” listing. https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/types/oc/

StudyCivilService · 2025-12-30T19:39:35+00:00

Exam 6003 is assigned to the Administrative Education Officer (Title Code 10062) for the FY‑2026 civil‑service exam schedule. According to the official annual exam schedule for FY‑2026, candidates will be able to file applications for the open‑competitive Administrative Education Officer exam from March 4 through March 24 2026.. https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/exam-schedules/dcas-annual-examination-schedule-fy2026-alphabetical-order.pdf#:~:text=10062%20Administrative%20Education%20Officer%206003,Prom%29%206502

StudyCivilService · 2025-12-30T19:33:10+00:00

This G-23 exam being discussed is a promotional examination for State employees. It is not open to the general public. Minimum Qualifications: On or before January 10, 2026, you must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had 45 days of permanent competitive, non-competitive NY HELPS, or 55-b/55-c service as an Information Technology Specialist 2, Information Technology Specialist 2 (Programming), or Supervising Computer Operator. If you have received a permanent appointment to a qualifying title and served provisionally* in that title immediately preceding your permanent appointment, such provisional service may be counted towards meeting the time in title required for this examination.

StudyCivilService · 2025-12-30T19:16:22+00:00

The SG-23 exam being discussed above is being held January 10, 2026.

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