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Written Examinations: These consist of multiple choice and/or essay questions which cover the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. These examinations are usually administered in Hartford on Saturdays. The exact date of the examination is indicated on the examination announcement. You will be notified by mail of your scheduled test time and location approximately two weeks prior to the test date. All candidates are expected to attend the examination on the day they are scheduled.

Experience and Training Examinations: These examinations require applicants to provide information about their work experience and educational training as it relates to the job they are seeking. In most cases, the examination announcement contains the instructions for applicants to follow when completing the examination. In these cases, the examination information must be submitted along with the completed application form. In other cases, applicants are sent a questionnaire to complete about their background and qualifications. The questionnaire is mailed to those applicants who are determined to meet the minimum experience and training requirements for admittance into the examination. Applicants are generally given two weeks to complete the questionnaire and return it by mail. In a small number of cases, the examination involves a review of only the information provided on the application form.

Oral Examinations: These consist of structured sets of job related questions or practical work problems administered to you by a panel of job experts. In addition to the application of technical knowledge, oral examinations are usually designed to test an applicant's interpersonal skills, problem solving ability, oral communication skills, and if appropriate supervisory or management skills. Oral examinations are not job interviews. These examinations are usually administered during the work week. You will be notified by mail of your scheduled test date, time and location approximately two weeks prior to the test date. All candidates are expected to attend the examination on the day they are scheduled.

Practical Examinations: These are tests requiring applicants to produce actual work products. The most common of these is the typing test which is administered on computers. These examinations may be administered during the work week or on Saturdays. You will be notified by mail of your scheduled test date, time and location approximately two weeks prior to the test date. All candidates are expected to attend the examination on the day they are scheduled.

You must submit a completed Application for Examination or Employment (CT-HR-12) to take an examination.  You may obtain a copy of the application form (CT-HR-12) from the Department of Administrative Services, Statewide Human Resources Management, 165 Capitol Avenue, Room 110, Hartford, Connecticut or at any of the Connecticut State Job Centers which are listed in the blue pages of the Connecticut telephone directory. The application form(CT-HR-12) is available in Adobe Acrobat. The software to view and print Adobe Acrobat documents is available free from Adobe.

A separate application form must be completed and submitted for each exam that you wish to take. Application forms must have all parts completed, detailing how you meet the minimum experience and training qualifications for each exam for which you apply. Application requirements vary for different jobs. Each examination announcement contains the specific entry requirements for that examination and filing date for applications. Please read the examination announcement carefully before completing your application form

Do not mail a copy of your application form if you have faxed the materials..

Please Note: (1) To qualify, the required experience must have been the primary focus of your job. (2) Time in part-time jobs will be prorated to its full-time (40 hours per week) equivalent. (3) Internships completed as part of an education program will not be counted towards meeting the General or Special experience if your education is considered under the Substitutions Allowed.