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Mississippi State Personnel Board

Mississippi civil service test guides

The Mississippi State Personnel Board administers merit system hiring for state classified positions, with jobs listed on the MSPB careers portal.

Mississippi state classified employment is governed by the State Personnel Board (MSPB). The merit system uses competitive examinations and interviews to build eligible lists for classified state positions.

Job openings and exam information are available through the MSPB Employment Center. Each announcement specifies the examination method and preparation resources.

General

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  • Mississippi MSPB — Employment Center

    Mississippi state classified job listings, exam announcements, and application resources from MSPB.

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  • Mississippi State Personnel Board

    State HR policies, classification plans, and merit system resources for Mississippi government positions.

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State examination booklets

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  • Mississippi Department of Public Safety — Recruiting

    Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper application and selection process information.

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Good to know

  • Mississippi's classified service requires candidates to achieve a passing exam score and be placed on an eligible list before consideration for hire.
  • Veterans preference provides additional points on passing exam scores for eligible veterans in Mississippi state hiring.

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.