Civil-service exam
Assistant Civil Engineer
Exam 7006 · Published by DCAS
At a glance
- Exam number
- 7006
- Application window
- 07/01/2026–08/25/2026
- Application fee
- $82
- Starting salary
- $66,330
- Eligibility
- Open competitive
Help design, inspect, and supervise City construction and infrastructure work.
What the notice says
Test format: Education and experience exam
Qualifications: The NOE lists several paths, including a civil engineering degree plus experience or specified graduate study.
Residency: City residency is not required for this position.
Fee waiver: Veterans, unemployed applicants, NYC high school students, first-time test takers, and applicants receiving public assistance or Supplemental Security Income may qualify.
Official details are in English. Read the full official exam notice before applying.
Explore exam cohorts
What may happen next
Expect the eligible list about 8 months after applications close.
Historical cohort: 307 past exams since 2018. How this range is calculated.
Application to appointment
- Application07/01/2026–08/25/2026Source
- Eligible list
- Certification
- Appointment