Missouri Civil Service Test Guides & PDFs

Missouri civil service test guides

The Missouri Office of Administration — Division of Personnel oversees state merit system hiring for classified positions.

Missouri state classified employment is administered by the Division of Personnel within the Office of Administration. Competitive examinations are used for many classified titles, and candidates are ranked on eligible lists based on their scores.

Job postings and exam announcements are available through the MO Careers portal. Each announcement identifies the examination method, subject areas, and filing deadlines.

General

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MO Careers — Missouri State Jobs Portal
Official Missouri state government job board for current classified and non-classified position openings.
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Missouri Division of Personnel
State HR policies, exam announcements, eligible lists, and classification information from the Missouri Division of Personnel.
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State examination booklets

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Missouri State Highway Patrol — Careers
Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper hiring process including written exam, physical fitness, and background investigation.
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Good to know

Missouri's merit system covers most state positions under the Division of Personnel. Some positions are in uncovered service with different selection procedures.
Veterans preference provides additional points on passing exam scores for eligible veterans in Missouri 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.

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