*CMS Assessment Center Status Update*
As of September 1, 2020 all CMS Assessment Centers are scheduling Open Competitive and promotional examinations via a notification process. Members of the public and current state employees should continue to apply directly to the hiring agency point of contact on active job postings using a CMS100 or a CMS100B for current state employees. Call-in and Walk-in appointments and services are currently unavailable at all CMS Assessment Center locations.
Upward Mobility Program testing continues as a call-in scheduling service. All Upward Mobility Program testers must be in possession of a Proficiency Examination Registration form (PER) prior to scheduling an exam. A PER must be presented to the Assessment Center at the time of scheduling in order to reserve a time slot. No walk-in scheduling or services are available.
***New Testing Procedures - March 1, 2020***
Thank you for your interest in employment with the State of Illinois. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for state employment; however, please be aware that it can be a lengthy process. State hiring rules as outlined in the Personnel Code provide the foundation for how Agencies select individuals for employment.
The State provides job opportunities in a wide range of occupations and titles. This website will guide you through the state employment process for the departments under the jurisdiction of the Governor. The State of Illinois is required to comply with certain hiring criteria when selecting individuals for employment, including:
Applicants may apply for position titles using the open competitive CMS-100 application, unless specific exceptions are stated on the Job Opportunities page. The CMS-100 application is available on the Forms page on this website as well as at any CMS Assessment Center.
Important Notice to All Job Applicants: Do not disclose your prior wage or salary history during the application and hiring process. The State of Illinois does not seek, request, or require information from job applicants about prior wage, salary, or other compensation during the application and hiring process. Please do not disclose prior wage or salary history in your application.
As you make your way through the application process, please carefully consider how your education, training and experience matches up with the requirements of the positions you are interested in. Recruitment Counselors are available by appointment to help you determine which positions you may be qualified for within state government. Please keep in mind that CMS administers examinations and assists in the grading process, but final employment decisions are ultimately made by the individual hiring agency.
The state of Illinois offers other resources to assist you in your search for employment. The Illinois Department of Employment Security provides many valuable tools to connect Illinois residents to education, training, and meaningful work. Please visit
www.ides.illinois.gov to learn more about programs available to help you in your job search.
Questions about the State of Illinois' employment process should be directed to the
Illinois Department of Central Management Services' Division of Examination and Counseling at (217) 782-7100 between the hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday.
We wish you success in your search for employment.
Americans With Disabilities Act Notice
It is the policy of the State of Illinois to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C., et. Seq. ("ADA"). The ADA prohibits employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of their disability. The ADA provides, in part, that qualified individuals with disabilities shall not be excluded from participating in or denied the benefits of any program, service or activity offered by the State of Illinois. The ADA requires that all programs, services and activities, be readily accessible to and usable by qualified individuals with disabilities. The State of Illinois will communicate effectively with individuals with speech, visual and hearing impairments and provide auxiliary communication aids to qualified individuals with disability participant in or benefiting from programs, services, or activities to afford equal opportunity. Should you wish to review the ADA regulations, ask questions about ADA rights and remedies, policies, practices, or procedures, or make a request for a reasonable accommodation, please contact the State of Illinois' designated ADA Coordinator.
CMS Disabled Workers Program Coordinator
Springfield Assessment Center
130 W. Mason Street
Springfield, IL 62702
217-524-1321 (Voice)
CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov (Email)
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