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Exam Schedule for MTA Jobs

Updated Jun 1, 2023
See the schedule of upcoming examinations for jobs at the MTA.

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 MTA Titles Accepting Resumes

Current open applications

 

Promotion to Maintainer’s Helper (Group B)

Promotion Maintenance Supervisor (Signals)

Promotion Maintenance Supervisor (Structures- Group E)

Promotion to Power Electronic Maintainer

Promotion to Signal Maintainer

Car Inspector ((Subway Mechanic))- Open Competitive

Ventilation and Drainage Maintainer - Open Competitive

Bus Operator - MAB - Open Competitive

Bus Operator - MTA Bus - Open Competitive

Promotion to Bus Maintainer (Chassis) - MaBSTOA

Promotion to Bus Maintainer (Chassis) - MTA Bus

 

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.