Important Announcement Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination: As of March 13, 2023, the MTA has suspended the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all new hires, except those hired into direct health services-related roles.
Return to Hiring List: If you were canvassed for employment off an exam-based hiring source for New York City Transit, Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA), MTA Bridges and Tunnels or the MTA Bus Company and did not participate in or complete the employment process because you were unable or unwilling to submit proof that you received a COVID-19 vaccination, you can click here to access and complete a form to request to have your name returned to the hiring list for that agency.
IMPORTANT:
Paper Exam applications will not be distributed in person. You must apply online during the Exam application filing period.
If you need assistance submitting an exam application online, please refer to the online application guide. If you encounter problems submitting an exam fee payment online, please refer to the online payment tutorial. For issues submitting an application, contact the MTA Business Center at bscservice@mtabsc.org.
Exam-related questions can be emailed to examsunit@nyct.com.
As of July 1, 2023, application fees paid with a debit, credit, or gift card will be subject to a 2.95% service fee. The application fee is charged to defray the cost of processing applications, and is due when you submit your application. The fee is non-refundable. It will not be returned if you decide you didn't want to apply for that test, your application is disapproved, you do not take the test(s) or you are not successful on the examination.
Please click on an exam’s title below during the application period to view the Notice of Examination (NOE), which contains key details, including:
- Requirements to complete the exam
- Application instructions
- Expected test dates
- Other exam-specific test information
Please note: When the first day of the application period for an exam occurs on a Saturday or Sunday, the application period may open on the preceding Friday.
To change your contact information:
Email us at examsunit@nyct.com with the subject line "CONTACT INFO UPDATE". If you are a Transit Employee, you should also submit the request to the BSC via the Employee Portal at www.mymta.info.
If you are on an established Civil Service list, you must also keep your contact information current with NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) via email at oasys@dcas.nyc.gov. You may miss a chance for appointment or promotion if DCAS does not have your correct contact information or SSN. For more information, please refer to the Special Circumstances guide.
MTA New York City Transit, the Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA) and MTA Bus Company are accepting resumes for different provisional positions. For a list of current open provisional positions, click the following link to submit your resume:
Current open applications
Promotion to Maintainer’s Helper (Group B)
- Exam Number: 3719
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 05/01/2023 – 06/15/2023
- See the Notice of Examination
Promotion Maintenance Supervisor (Signals)
- Exam Number: 3720
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 05/01/2023 – 06/15/2023
- See the Notice of Examination
Promotion Maintenance Supervisor (Structures- Group E)
- Exam Number: 3722
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 05/01/2023 – 06/15/2023
- See the Notice of Examination
Promotion to Power Electronic Maintainer
- Exam Number: 3723
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 05/01/2023 – 06/15/2023
- See the Notice of Examination
Promotion to Signal Maintainer
- Exam Number: 3724
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 05/01/2023 – 06/15/2023
- See the Notice of Examination
Car Inspector ((Subway Mechanic))- Open Competitive
- Exam Number: 3613
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 05/01/2023 – 06/15/2023
- See the Notice of Examination
Ventilation and Drainage Maintainer - Open Competitive
- Exam Number: 3626
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 05/01/2023 – 06/15/2023
- See the Notice of Examination
Bus Operator - MAB - Open Competitive
- Agency: MAB
- Application Period: 05/23/2023 – Until Filled
- See Job description
Bus Operator - MTA Bus - Open Competitive
- Agency: MTB
- Application Period: 05/23/2023 – Until Filled
- See Job description
Promotion to Bus Maintainer (Chassis) - MaBSTOA
- Exam Number: 3214
- Agency: MAB
- Application Period: 06/01/2023 – 07/15/2023
- See the Notice of Examination
Promotion to Bus Maintainer (Chassis) - MTA Bus
- Exam Number: 3404
- Agency: MTB
- Application Period: 06/01/2023 – 07/15/2023
- See the Notice of Examination
Upcoming exam schedule
Agency |
Exam |
Exam Title |
Exam Type |
Application Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MTB/MAB |
N/A |
Bus Operator |
OC |
Open Until Filled |
MTB/MAB |
4105 |
Bus Maintainer Chassis |
OC |
07/01/2023-08/15/2023 |
NYT |
4700 |
Train Operator |
Pro |
08/01/2023-08/31/2023 |
MTB |
4400 |
Assistant Stock Worker |
Pro |
08/01/2023-09/15/2023 |
MAB |
4200 |
Transit Property Protection Supervisor (OA) |
Pro |
08/01/2023-08/31/2023 |
MTB |
4301 |
Cleaner/Maintainer's Helper (Mechanic's Helper) |
OC |
08/01/2023-08/31/2023 |
MAB |
4103 |
Transit Property Protection Agent (OA) |
OC |
08/01/2023-09/15/2023 |
MTB |
4300 |
Assistant Stock Worker |
OC |
09/01/2023-10/15/2023 |
MAB |
4201 |
Stock Worker |
Pro |
09/01/2023-10/15/2023 |
NYT |
4701 |
Maintenance Supervisor (Elevator & Escalator) |
Pro |
09/01/2023-10/15/2023 |
NYT |
4702 |
Maintenance Supervisor (Surface) ((Auto Mechanic Supervisor)) |
Pro |
09/01/2023-10/15/2023 |
NYT |
4600 |
Conductor |
OC |
10/01/2023-10/27/2023 |
NYT |
4603 |
Telephone Maintainer (Telecommunications) |
OC |
10/01/2023-11/15/2023 |
NYT |
4604 |
Maintainer's Helper - Group B (Auto Mechanic Helper) |
OC |
10/01/2023-11/15/2023 |
NYT |
4704 |
Train Service Supervisor |
Pro |
10/01/2023-10/31/2023 |
MAB |
4102 |
Stock Worker |
OC |
11/01/2023-12/15/2023 |
NYT |
4601 |
Transit Electrical Helper |
OC |
11/01/2023-12/15/2023 |
NYT |
4703 |
Maintainer’s Helper - Group B (Auto Mechanic) |
Pro |
11/01/2023-11/30/2023 |
NYT |
4705 |
Power Maintainer - Group B |
Pro |
11/01/2023-12/15/2023 |
NYT |
4706 |
Car Inspector (Subway Car Mechanic) |
Pro |
11/01/2023-12/15/2023 |
NYT |
4602 |
Revenue Equipment Maintainer |
OC |
12/01/2023-01/15/2024 |
NYT |
4605 |
Train Operator |
OC |
12/01/2023-12/31/2023 |
NYT |
4606 |
Car Inspector (Subway Car Mechanic) |
OC |
12/01/2023-01/15/2024 |
This schedule is subject to change.