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Current Exams

Bookmark this page and check it regularly to keep track of the current DFG exams. This is your key to the door to permanent State Employment with the Department of Fish and Game (DFG).

Click on an exam title below to download the exam bulletin PDF file.

To apply for DFG exams, submit a Standard State Application Form (STD 678) postmarked no later than the final filing date. Mail exam applications to: Department of Fish and Game, Attn: Exam Unit, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA  94244-2090.

Open Exams

These exams are open to everyone.

Exam Type Bulletin Released Final Filing
FISH AND GAME WARDEN OPEN 6/3/2008 9/26/2008
FISH AND GAME WARDEN CADET OPEN 4/15/2008 11/7/2008
STAFF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST OPEN 8/3/2007 Continuous
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST OPEN 8/3/2007 Continuous

Transfer Exams

These exams are open only to current DFG employees who meet the requirements to laterally transfer to these positions.

Exam Type Bulletin Released Final Filing
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST Transfer 5/14/2008 Continuous

Promotional Exams

These exams are open only to current DFG employees.

Exam Type Bulletin Released Final Filing
BUSINESS SERVICE ASSISTANT (SPECIALIST) Promotional 5/15/2008 6/6/2008
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I Promotional 5/15/2008 6/6/2008
OIL SPILL PREVENTION SUPERVISOR II Promotional 5/14/2008 6/6/2008
SUPERVISING LAND AGENT (SUPERVISORY) Promotional Cancelled  
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I Promotional 5/1/2008 5/23/2008

C.E.A. Exams

These exams are for top-level administrative positions. To be eligible, you must be a current civil service employee with permanent status; or be employed by the legislature for two or more consecutive years as defined in Government Code Section 18990; or be employed by the Executive Branch for two or more consecutive years in a non-elected status as defined in Government Code Section 18992. More information regarding the C.E.A. application process

Exam Type Bulletin Released Final Filing
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Apply for as many exams for which you are interested and qualified.  To see if you meet the minimum qualifications for entrance into an exam check the exam title(s) listed above.  Bulletins announcing an upcoming exam for a specific classification are typically released three to four weeks prior to the final filing date for the exam. 

To obtain information for the hearing-impaired about exams being given by DFG, please contact the California Relay Service for Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 735-2929 or (800) 735-2922 (voice TDD).

You may also hear the latest information on civil service exams conducted by DFG on our 24-hour recorded message at (916) 653-8949 or CALNET 8-453-8949.

If you apply and are accepted to take a DFG exam, study the material listed on the bulletin under "Scope of Examination" as that is the subject matter from which the exam is based.