1-9-26: Civil Service Exams Announcement for Electrician (CUNY) (OC & Promotional)

TO: John Jay Community
FROM: Oswald E. Fraser, AVP for Administration
DATE: January 9, 2026
RE:  Civil Service Exams Announcement for Electrician (CUNY) (OC & Promotional)

We are pleased to share with you the most recent announcement from the City University of New York (CUNY) regarding the filling period for 2 exams given by DCAS: 

Promotion to Electrician Exam #6523

  • Open to CUNY employees who have permanent or probable permanent status in the title of Electrician Helper (CUNY)
  • Electrician (CUNY) (Open Competitive) Exam #6049
  • Open to anyone who meets the qualification requirements (CUNY and external candidates)
  • All CUNY employees in the title Electrician (Provisional) are required to take this exam 


Exam #6049 Electrician (CUNY), Open Competitive  


Exam #6523 Promotion to Electrician


Please refer to the attached examination notices for a detailed description of eligibility requirements and overall application process.  The NOE for both exams are also available on the CUNY website (link is below).

http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/hr/classified-civil-service/notice-of-exams-noe/

Please feel free to share this notice with any individuals that may be interested in taking the exam.  Should you need further clarification re the exam, please email University’s Office of Human Resources Civil Service Support at  classified.centex@mail.cuny.edu. Any other inquiries should be directed to our inbox at AskHR@jjay.cuny.edu