Step 4: Where Am I on the List?

Eligible lists are the listings of candidates who have been successful in an examination for State civil service employment. Eligible lists are established for each job classification within the State of California civil service system, and are one method used to fill vacancies. Examinations are administered on an open, open-nonpromotional or promotional basis. State employees and non-State employees may take open and open-nonpromotional examinations with one or more State departments or agencies using the resulting lists.  Promotional examinations may be taken only by State employees. These lists are usually only used by the department or agency that administered the promotional examination.