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North Carolina Office of State Human Resources

North Carolina civil service test guides

The NC Office of State Human Resources oversees merit system hiring for state positions, with jobs posted through the NC Government Jobs portal.

North Carolina state employment is administered by the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The career state service uses competitive selection processes including written exams, structured interviews, and scored applications.

Positions are posted on the NC Government Jobs portal. Each job posting specifies the selection method and, for exam-based positions, the subject areas covered.

General

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  • NC Government Jobs Portal

    Official North Carolina state government job board for current position openings across all agencies.

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  • NC Office of State Human Resources

    State HR policies, classification plans, and employment resources from the NC Office of State Human Resources.

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State examination booklets

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  • NC State Highway Patrol — Trooper Recruiting

    NC State Highway Patrol trooper application and selection process including written exam and physical fitness test.

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Local government booklets

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  • Charlotte — Civil Service Board

    Charlotte city HR department managing competitive hiring for police, fire, and municipal positions.

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Good to know

  • North Carolina distinguishes between career state employees (covered by the State Human Resources Act) and at-will employees. Competitive selection is required for career positions.
  • Veterans preference applies in NC state hiring; eligible veterans receive priority consideration in the selection process.

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.