General
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- Work in Illinois — State Careers PortalVisit portal →
Official Illinois state job and exam portal for Jurisdiction A classified positions.
- Illinois CMS — Employment & ExamsVisit CMS →
Examination announcements, eligible lists, and employment resources from Illinois CMS.
State examination booklets
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- Illinois State Police — Trooper RecruitingVisit ISP →
Illinois State Police trooper hiring process including written exam, POWER test, and background investigation.
Local government booklets
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- City of Chicago — Department of Human ResourcesVisit CHR →
Chicago city government competitive hiring including police, fire, and civilian exam announcements.
Good to know
- Illinois divides positions into Jurisdiction A (most state agencies, tested by CMS), Jurisdiction B (agencies with independent authority), and Jurisdiction C (Rutan-exempt). Confirm which category applies to your target position.
- Chicago operates its own civil service system under the city's Personnel Rules, independent of the state CMS system.
- Veterans preference in Illinois provides a 10% bonus on passing exam scores 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.