Georgia Merit System, P.O. Box 347100, Atlanta, GA 30334
Written Tests: To obtain a job in certain fields, such as criminal justice and secretarial, you must pass a written and/or performance test. The tests are offered on the
following basis. Proper identification with your picture and signature, such as a driver’s license, is required for admission to all examinations.
Walk-in Examinations: Tests are offered on selected days in Atlanta only on a walk-in basis. If you wish to test in Atlanta, apply online or bring a completed
application with you. Some testing outside of Atlanta is also done on a walk-in basis. The “Walk-In Testing Schedule” is available on our Web site at thejobsite.org.
You may also call (404) 656-2724 and request a copy of this schedule.
Scheduled or Reserved Seating Examinations: Written tests are offered on certain Saturdays in selected cities. If you request a scheduled examination and
your application is approved, you will receive an admission slip by mail for the next available test session showing the address of the testing center you have chosen
and the date and time of your appointment. This may take a month or longer due to limited seating.
Select ONE city where you wish to take a written test on Saturday:
Americus - [Y] Augusta - [S] Gainesville – [F] Milledgeville - [M]
Rome - [E] Savannah - [H] Thomasville - [U] Waycross - [L]
Retest Policy: Your score will normally remain on the list of available applicants for six months from the date of your examination (and, in many cases, you may also
extend your score for an additional six months). Generally, you can apply to be evaluated or to take a written test for the same job only three times in one year, with a
minimum 30 day waiting period between examinations. Upon re-examination, the higher of your scores will generally be kept. The lower score will not be accessible to
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
For Merit System Walk –in or Scheduled testing purposes only, do you require special examination accommodations because of a
disability?
If so, attach a note to this application asking us to call. PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS ARE NECESSARY. Note that in
order to receive accommodations for testing, you must (1) tell the Merit System you need an examination accommodation at least one
(1) day PRIOR to the test; (2) have the accommodation authorized BEFORE being tested; and (3) provide documentation to show the
need for the accommodation (if requested by the Merit System). If you have questions about the examination procedure for applicants
with disabilities, you may call the Georgia Merit System at (404) 656-2728 (TTY available) or the Georgia Relay Service at 7-1-1.
Training and Experience Ratings
If you apply for a job that does not require a written test, your evaluation will be based on the experience, education, and
training you describe on your application. You will also be evaluated on any supplemental information you may be asked to provide.
How You Heard About The Job:
Date: Requisition Number (for announced jobs only):
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION
The information you give in this section is optional. It is used by the Georgia Merit System and other state agencies to
comply with Federal guidelines for monitoring the equal employment opportunity efforts of the State of Georgia.
First Name
Ethnic Background (Check One): Gender Birth Date
1. Native American 2. White, not of Hispanic origin (Check One):
MO DAY YR
3. Hispanic 4. Black, not of Hispanic origin Male
5. Asian/Pacific Islander 6. Multi-racial Female
Birth Date - Required for
some law enforcement
jobs.
7. Other
For Agency Use
The laws of the State of Georgia require that points be added
to passing examination scores for certain veterans and
combat troops of the Armed Forces of the United States. The following types of preference are currently granted.
If you want to apply fo
r Veteran’s Preference, check
the type below and attach copies of the appropriate document(s) to your application. Copies cannot be returned. (SPB 16.102)
VETERAN: DD214 showing dates of service and type of discharge
DISABLED VETERAN: DD214; certificate
of service-connected
disability (at least 10%) from the V.A. dated within the last 6
months
DECEASED VETERAN’S SPOUSE: DD214; marriage certificate;
veteran’s death certificate or casualty report
DISABLED VETERAN’S SPOUSE: DD214; marriage certificate;
disabled veteran’s documents dated within last 6 months (veteran
must have 100% disability)