Civil Service
Civil Service Opportunities
Civil Service is a merit system under which State and municipal employees may be hired and promoted. The Civil Service Unit within the Human Resources Division is responsible for overseeing the administration of this system for the Commonwealth.
For additional information, please visit the Commonwealth's Civil Service page.
2021 Municipal Police Officer, MBTA Transit Police Officer and State Trooper Examination
Please find the key dates and other information for the entry-level examination.
Application Period Begins: January 27, 2021
Application Deadline: April 20, 2021*
Notices to Appear for Written Exam: TBD; See the Next Step below.
Written Examination Beginning Date: June 12, 2021
Score Release Date: TBD
Employment/Experience (E/E) Last Day to Appeal: TBD
Eligible List Established Date: TBD
Examination Processing Fee for ONLY Municipal Police and MBTA Transit Police: $100
Examination Processing Fee for ONLY State Trooper: $100
Examination Processing Fee for Municipal Police, Transit Police AND State Trooper: $150
*There is an additional $50 late fee for applications received after this date. Applications will not be accepted after May 4, 2021.
Written Examination Location: Various sites across the Commonwealth
Eligibility: Entry-level, open to public
For additional information, please visit the Civil Service 2021 Municipal Police Officer Exam website.
Find the Application for the 2021 Municipal Police Officer/ State Trooper Exam