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Civil-service exam

Caseworker

Exam 7016 · Published by DCAS

closedApplication window: 07/01/2026–07/21/2026

At a glance

Exam number
7016
Application window
07/01/2026–07/21/2026
Application fee
$68
Starting salary
$48,206
Eligibility
Open competitive

Connect New Yorkers with public benefits, health care, housing, and other social services.

What the notice says

Test format: Education and experience exam

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

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

ClosedEducation and experience$45,000–$60,000$41+No prior experience required

What may happen next

Expect the eligible list about 8 months after applications close.

Historical cohort: 304 past exams since 2018. How this range is calculated.

Application to appointment

  1. Application07/01/2026–07/21/2026Source
  2. Eligible list
  3. Certification
  4. Appointment