Where and When can I take a test?

Below is a map of Louisiana showing the locations of the State Civil Service testing locations. To get directions to each of the site locations, click on the indicator for the site, then click on 'Google+ Page'.

Test Taker Reminders

  • Arrive Early.
  • Bring the following with you:
    • Test Application
    • Picture ID
    • Social Security Card/Document
  • 2-1/2 hours allowed for test.
  • Cell phones must be turned off.
  • If your cell phone rings, your test materials will be taken and you will not receive a score.
  • No calculators allowed.

Test Schedules

Availability of tests, by location, is listed below. Each location will list their specific dates and times that test taking will be available.

Baton Rouge Testing and Recruiting Center

The Baton Rouge Testing and Recruiting Center is located on the first floor of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry Building at 5825 Florida Boulevard, Room 1070, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The office hours are 7:45am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. The testing schedule for this office is detailed below. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to start time.

OFFICE CLOSURE: The Louisiana Department of State Civil Service and the Testing and Recruiting Center will be closed on Monday May 27, 2019 in observance of Memorial Day. There WILL BE NO Civil Service testing on this day.

Series# Test Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8100 Professional Level Exam 12:45 PM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 12:45 PM 8:30 AM
8500 Office Support Exam 12:45 PM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 12:45 PM 8:30 AM
9242 Accounting Paraprofessional Test 12:45 PM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 12:45 PM 8:30 AM
9300 Highway Foreman 12:45 PM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 12:45 PM 8:30 AM
9500 LEAPS Test (Law Enforcement) 12:45 PM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 12:45 PM 8:30 AM
9812 Parish Highway Maintenance Supervisor Test 12:45 PM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 12:45 PM 8:30 AM
Lake Charles Saturday Testing Center

The Lake Charles Saturday testing center is located at McNeese State University in Farrar Hall, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA 70605. This Saturday testing center offers all State Civil Service tests.

In order to test in this center, you must arrive promptly at 7:45am in order to be in the testing room by 8am. The testing schedule for this center is detailed below.

*Due to the limited capacity of the testing centers, please arrive early; testing is on a First come, First served basis.

Test Schedule
January 26, 2019 July 20, 2019
February 23, 2019 August 24, 2019
March 16, 2019 September 21, 2019
April 27, 2019 October 19, 2019
May 18, 2019 November 23, 2019
June 22, 2019 December 14, 2019
Opelousas Saturday Testing Center

The Opelousas Saturday testing center is located at South Louisiana Community College -- T. H. Harris Campus, 322 E. South St., Opelousas, LA 70570. This Saturday testing center offers all State Civil Service tests.

In order to test at this center, you must arrive promptly at 7:45 am in order to be in the testing room by 8:00 am. The testing schedule for this center is detailed below.

*Due to the limited capacity of the testing centers, please arrive early; testing is on a First come, First served basis.

Test Schedule
January 12, 2019 July 13, 2019
February 16, 2019 August 17, 2019
March 23, 2019 September 14, 2019
April 13, 2019 October 12, 2019
May 11, 2019 November 16, 2019
June 15, 2019 December 14, 2019
New Orleans Saturday Testing Center

The New Orleans Saturday testing center is located at Delgado Community College – City Park Campus at 615 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA in Building 1, all applicants will enter at the front of the building. This Saturday testing center offers all State Civil Service tests.

In order to test in this center, you must arrive promptly at 7:30 am in order to be in the testing room by 8:00 am and there is no eating or drinking allowed in the testing area. The testing schedule for this center is detailed below.

*Due to the limited capacity of the testing centers, please arrive early, testing is on a First come, First served basis.

Due to the Delgado summer school schedule, there will be no Civil Service testing in June and July at the Delgado campus. Civil Service testing will resume at Delgado in August.

Shreveport Saturday Testing Center

The Shreveport Saturday testing center is located at Louisiana Technical College -- Shreveport Campus, 2010 N Market St, Shreveport, LA 71107. This Saturday testing center offers all State Civil Service tests.

In order to test in this center, you must arrive promptly at 7:45am in order to be in the testing room by 8am. The testing schedule for this center is detailed below.

*Due to the limited capacity of the testing centers, please arrive early; testing is on a First come, First served basis.

Test Schedule
January 12, 2019 July 13, 2019
February 9 & 23, 2019 August 3 & 24, 2019
March 23, 2019 September 7 & 28, 2019
April 6 & 27, 2019 October 12 & 26, 2019
May 18, 2019 November 16, 2019
June 8 & 29, 2019 December 14, 2019
West Monroe Saturday Testing Center

The West Monroe Saturday testing center is located at Louisiana Technical College – Delta/Ouachita Campus, 609 Vocational Parkway, West Monroe, LA 71292. This Saturday testing center offers all State Civil Service tests.

In order to test at this center, you must arrive promptly at 7:45 am in order to be in the testing room by 8:00 am. The testing schedule for this center is detailed below.

*Due to the limited capacity of the testing centers, please arrive early; testing is on a First come, First served basis.

Test Schedule
January 5, 2019 July 6, 2019
February 2, 2019 August 10, 2019
March 9, 2019 September 7, 2019
April 13, 2019 October 5, 2019
May 11, 2019 November 2, 2019
June 15, 2019 December 7, 2019

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