Valid ID is required to take an exam. A Photo ID is preferred.
Testing is offered on easy to use touch screen computers.
Note: State offices will be closed on the following days in 2008: January 1, January 21, February 12, February 18, May 26, July 4, September 1, October 13, November 11, November 27, November 28, December 25.
Office Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. See below for specific testing check-in times at each test site.
Group A Exam List [PDF, 36KB]
Chicago Office:
James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph, Suite 3-300
(312) 793-3565 (voice)
(312) 814-4458 (TTY)
IL Relay Center (800) 526-0844
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY ONLY -- Flexible Schedule Testing
Check in time for tests - clerical and non-clerical is anytime between 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
(Exception for Data Processing Administrative Specialist, Data Processing Specialist, HR Tr., HR Asst., HR Assoc., Insurance Analyst II, Revenue Tax Spec. Tr., Telecommunicator Trainee and Dictation exams; for these titles you must arrive and be ready to test before 12:30 p.m.)
Springfield Office:
Capital City Center
130 W. Mason Street, Second Floor
(217) 557-6885 (voice)
(217) 524-1383 (TTY)
IL Relay Center (800) 526-0844
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY ONLY -- Flexible Schedule Testing
Check in time for tests - clerical and non-clerical is anytime between 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(Exception for Data Processing Administrative Specialist, Data Processing Specialist, HR Tr., HR Asst., HR Assoc., Insurance Analyst II, Telecommunicator Trainee and Dictation exams; for these titles you must arrive and be ready to test before 1:30 p.m. To test for the Revenue Tax Specialist Trainee title you must arrive and be ready to test before 12:30 p.m.)
TESTING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Illinois Relay Center number for Speech/Hearing Impaired persons for these locations is (800) 526-0844
- Champaign Office:
State Regional Office Building
2125 South First Street, Champaign, IL 61820
Telephone (217) 278-3435 - Marion Office:
State Regional Office Building
2309 West Main Street, Suite 126
Marion, IL 62959
Telephone (618) 993-7005 - Rockford Office:
E. J. "Zeke" Giorgi Center
200 South Wyman, Rockford, IL 61101
Telephone (815) 987-7004
** NOTE: PER THE PERSONNEL RULES AN APPLICANT SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RETAKE A MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION UNTIL 30 DAYS HAS ELAPSED.
ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES, INCLUDING CELL PHONES, MUST BE TURNED OFF PRIOR TO ENTERING THE TEST ROOM. VIOLATORS WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION AND/OR REMOVAL FROM THE TEST ROOM.
Examinations may be canceled or limited to certain localities without notice as hiring needs are met.
Applications for the Youth Supervisor Trainee and Correctional Officer Trainee titles must be submitted to the Department of Corrections, Central Screening Office, 1301 Concordia Court, Springfield, IL 62794-9277, (217) 522-2666 ext 6684. Applications for the Mental Health Technician Trainee title must be submitted to the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Recruitment and Selection, 511 W Capitol Avenue, Suite 303, Springfield, IL 62704-1989, (217) 524-1548. Speech/Hearing Impaired persons can contact the Illinois Relay Center number at (800) 526-0844.
Career Services
The employment counselor will suggest and describe job titles after a review of your application and discussion of your education and work experiences. A comprehensive counseling session is available by appointment in all test locations. The telephone numbers for the counseling offices are Champaign (217) 278-3435; Chicago (312) 793-3565 (voice), (312) 814-4458 TTY; Marion (618) 993-7005; Rockford (815) 987-7004; and Springfield (217) 524-1321 (voice), (217) 524-1383 TTY. Speach/hearing impaired persons can contact the Illinois Relay Center at (800) 526-0844.
Proof of Military Service
Proof of military service, if claimed for additional points added to a passing grade, must be submitted at the time of examination. Applicants submitting proof of military service after the examination will be awarded veterans preference upon verification of the documentation. For information regarding Veteran Preference call Central Management Services Veteran Outreach at (800) 643-8138 (voice), (800) 526-0844 Illinois Relay Center (TTY only).
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance to participate in the testing process, please contact Disability Services at Springfield (217) 785-1985 voice, (217) 524-1383 TTY before the date of the test.