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How To Get a Job With the State of California
State civil service jobs are filled by examinations open to all regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation. California residency is not required, and U. S. citizenship is required only for peace officer jobs.
You can apply for a State job through an examination process. Examinations are given both by the State Personnel Board (SPB) and by individual departments. The examination announcement will tell you where to apply. Examinations are announced one to four weeks before the last day to apply.
Below is a guide to SPB's 6-Step process for getting a State of California job, which begins with the search for an examination and ends with the completion of a probation period. Read it carefully and review it as you progress.
