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11 NYC and NYS civil-service exams · Monday, Oct 19

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What exactly is on the 2026 court officer exam?

Five sections per the official announcement: Remembering Facts and Information (memory), Reading Comprehension (two formats), Applying Facts to Given Situations, Clerical Checking, and Court Record Keeping. Computer-based, 3 hours 15 minutes.

When will I get my court officer results?

OCA says results are typically emailed about six months after the testing window ends — expect spring 2027. The eligible list follows in the first half of 2027 and is canvassed strictly in rank order.

Why does rank matter if I just need to pass?

Hiring works down the ranked list. A few points separate an academy class in year one from waiting three or four years — or never being reached. You're not training to pass; you're training to be near the top.

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