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DCAS Office of Citywide Recruitment (OCR)
The DCAS Office of Citywide Recruitment (OCR) builds partnerships with educational institutions and community-based organizations and participates in various recruitment events across all five boroughs to share information about City government jobs and the examination process.
If you would like to have the DCAS Office of Citywide Recruitment join your next recruitment event, or partner with us to host a Civil Service 101 Information Session, complete and submit our outreach request form.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
NYC Government Careers: Civil Service 101 & 55-a Program (pdf)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Virtual event, online via Microsoft Teams.
NYC: ATWORK in collaboration with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services will host information session. Learn about pathways to employment in City government & getting hired through the 55-a Program. This session will tell you everything you need to know to find the opportunities aligned with your career goals - whether you are entry-level or an experienced professional. We'll cover the civil service system, civil service exams, and the applications process.
Register here.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
NYC Government Careers: Civil Service 101 Information Session
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Virtual event, online via Microsoft Teams.
Learn how you can work for the City of New York, build a fulfilling career, and go to work with purpose every day. This information session will tell you everything you need to know to find the opportunities aligned with your career goals - whether you are entry-level or an experienced professional. We'll cover the civil service system, civil service exams, and the applications process. To join us: Register here.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
District 39 Job Fair - Office of Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The Rego Park School, 93-06 63rd Drive Rego Park, NY 11374.
Visit the Office of Citywide Recruitment table to learn how you can work for the City of New York, build a fulfilling career, and go to work with purpose every day. Gain information about opportunities aligned with your career goals, whether you are entry-level or an experienced professional.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
NYC Government Careers: Civil Service 101 Information Session
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM. Hybrid event, 1 Centre Street, North Mezzanine, New York, NY 10007 and online via Microsoft Teams.
Learn how you can work for the City of New York, build a fulfilling career, and go to work with purpose every day. This information session will tell you everything you need to know to find the opportunities aligned with your career goals - whether you are entry-level or an experienced professional. We'll cover the civil service system, civil service exams, and the applications process. To join us: Register here.