Hawaii Civil Service Test Guides & PDFs

Hawaii civil service test guides

The Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development administers the state merit system, with competitive exams for state classified positions.

Hawaii operates a merit system for state classified positions administered by the Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD). Written examinations are used for many titles, and candidates are ranked on eligible lists.

County governments (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii, Kauai) each operate their own civil service systems independently from the state. Check the relevant county HR office for local government positions.

General

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Hawaii DHRD — Job Seekers Portal
State job postings, exam announcements, and application information for Hawaii state classified positions.
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Hawaii eHire — State Job Application System
Official state online application system for Hawaii government positions.
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Local government booklets

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City & County of Honolulu — Civil Service Commission
Honolulu civil service exam announcements and eligible lists for police, fire, and city government positions.
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Good to know

Hawaii's four counties each have independent civil service systems. Always confirm whether a position falls under state or county jurisdiction before applying.
Veterans preference applies in Hawaii state and county civil service hiring for eligible veterans.

Supplemental prep on this site

Our title-based guides explain merit-system hiring, what many exams emphasize, and study checklists. They do not replace your announcement or official state booklets.

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