CHP Examination Bulletins

Two Steps to Get a State Job

1. Take an Exam

To establish eligibility, review the open examination bulletin for details on the examination, the type of examination, and the minimum qualifications required to compete in the examination. Open examination bulletins are located below. If you meet the minimum qualifications submit a Standard State Application Form 678 (PDF)to the address listed on the examination bulletin.  Then, take and successfully pass the examination(s) to get placed on the eligibility list.
2. Apply for Job Vacancies

Once you have established job list eligibility, search and apply for non-uniformed vacancies on the CalCareers website.

If have questions regarding your list eligibility you can contact our Examinations Unit by calling 916-843-3820.  You can also find additional information on the State hiring process by visiting the California Department of Human Resources website.

 
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS

OPEN EXAMINATIONS

Cadet Bulletin (Rev 03-22)
Continuous Filing
​Application for Veterans Preference

To apply for Veterans' Preference, the following must be submitted:

  • Legible copy of DD214

  • Veteran's Preference Application Form (CALHR 1093)

NOTE: If you are applying for Veterans’ Preference as a spouse, widow or widower of a Veteran, additional documentation is required. Please review the specific requirements on the Instructions section of the Veteran’s Preference Application Form (CALHR 1093).

Submit copies of the completed CALHR 1093 (PDF) Form and supporting documents to:

California Department of Human Resources
ATTN: Examination Unit
1515 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

Once CalHR has approved your application for Veterans’ Preference, your information will remain on file for all future qualifying examinations.