Examinations

Examinations
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ATTENTION: The State of California is acting quickly to protect public health and safety as we respond to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In order to minimize new introduction of the virus, the California Public Utilities Commission will be limiting the number of in-person examinations until further notice.



PLEASE NOTE: The application instructions for all California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) examinations have changed. The Online Employment Center and its associated applications have been phased out and are no longer in use. For most CPUC-specific examinations, you will submit a STD 678 Standard State Application directly to CPUC’s Selection Unit at pucexams@cpuc.ca.gov. You may access each examination bulletin to find filing instructions.

Continuous Filing Exams

NOTE: Applications received by each cut-off date will be included in its administration. Submissions after each cut-off date will be accepted and retained for the next scheduled examination (see Cut-off Date(s)).

Examination	*Cut-Off Date(s)
Administrative Law Judge I, PUC	6/01/2020 10/01/2020 2/01/2021
Administrative Law Judge II, PUC	4/01/2020 9/01/2020 1/01/2021
Program and Project Supervisor, PUC	5/01/2020 8/07/2020 11/06/2020
Program Manager, PUC	5/01/2020 8/07/2020 11/06/2020
Public Utility Financial Examiner II	6/18/2020 12/18/2020
Public Utility Financial Examiner III	6/18/2020 12/18/2020
Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist)	3/13/2020 6/12/2020 9/11/2020 12/11/2020
Senior Utilities Engineer (Supervisor)	3/13/2020 6/12/2020 9/11/2020 12/11/2020
Staff Services Analyst (General) – Transfer Exam	TBD
Utilities Engineer	5/04/2020 6/08/2020 7/06/2020 9/07/2020 11/02/2020

*Cut off dates are subject to change based on departmental needs.

Many statewide exams are administered by the California Department of Human Resources.

Examination	*Cut-Off Date(s)
Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst 1	Online, 24/7
Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst 2	Online, 24/7
Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst 3	Online, 24/7
Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst 4	Online, 24/7
Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst 5	Online, 24/7

Dated Exams

Applications are now being accepted for the following open examinations. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications by the final filing date as stated on the examination bulletin will not be admitted to the examination. Please click on the examination title to view the examination bulletin. Exams are scheduled as needed and only when requested by CPUC programs.

Examination	Location	Final Filing Date

CEA Exams

Applications are now being accepted for the following C.E.A. examinations. Applicants do not need prior civil service experience to take these examinations, however they should meet the Desirable Qualifications as identified on the examination bulletin.

Examination	Location	Final Filing Date
CEA A, Advisor to a Commissioner	Sacramento or San Francisco	8/18/2020

Upcoming Exam Schedule

If you don’t see an examination you are interested, please review below for a listing of upcoming examinations. Exams are scheduled as needed and only when requested by CPUC programs.

Classification	Estimated Bulletin Release Date
Associate Railroad Track Inspector	TBD
Consumer Affairs Representative	*TBD*
Hearing Reporter	*TBD*
Mailing Machines Operator I (Job Analysis Only)	JA Only
Mailing Machines Operator II	*TBD*
Public Utilities Financial Examiner IV	*TBD*

View our complete exam schedule 2019/2020 Examination Schedule

Resources

State Application Form STD 678 - PDF

Current CPUC Vacancies

Frequently Asked Questions

Classification Specifications

CalCareers

Getting a State Job

If you have additional questions, please call our HR Selection Unit at (800) 555-7809.

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