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MTA Exam Updates and Alerts

Updated Nov 27, 2024

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.

Please click on an exam’s title on the exam schedule 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.

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.

2024-2025 Exam Updates 

New Transit Cleaner Application Period Opening in February 2025 - MTA New York City Transit expects to accept applications for the Transit Cleaner position from February 1, 2025 through February 28, 2025. Information regarding the updated selection process will be available at that time.

The current Transit Cleaner hiring list (No. 3610) will continue to be used to fill vacancies until the new hiring list becomes available in the spring/summer of 2025. At that time, only the new hiring list will be used to fill Transit Cleaner vacancies and the current list will be terminated.