NYC Sanitation Worker Exam
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When is the next NYC sanitation exam? It has not been announced yet. Free guides to the Sanitation Worker exam that DCAS gives and DSNY hires from: its status, the last exam in 2022, the CDL rules and how to prepare now.
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Your practice result
Section-by-section breakdown, the moment you finish.
Readiness: getting closeYour score sets your list number
On the last exam, everyone who passed was ranked by score, and DSNY calls candidates in list order for the physical test and hiring. Here is how it worked in 2022:
DCAS posts a notice
Filing opens on OASys for a few weeks only. The next notice has not been announced.
You take the test
In 2022, a multiple-choice test on a computer at a DCAS testing center, with no calculator.
Your score sets your list number
Pass with 70% or more and you join the eligible list in score order.
Calls go in list order
As DSNY is authorized to hire, candidates are called for the physical test, CDL check, medical exam and background check.
A higher score means an earlier call. That's why you start before filing opens.
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Deductive Reasoning
Apply a general rule to a specific case, such as which bulk items a crew may pick up.
Inductive Reasoning
Find the rule or reason that ties several facts together, such as why some salt routes run short.
Information Ordering
Follow given steps in the correct order, such as returning tools and the truck at the end of a shift.
Problem Sensitivity
Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, such as a sign of a truck problem.
Spatial Orientation
Work out where you are compared with a place or object, such as planning a route.
Written Comprehension
Understand written sentences and paragraphs, such as a vehicle manual or a memo.
Written Expression
Write so that others understand, such as a clear accident report.
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Short guides written from official NYC sources. Free, no signup.
When Is the Next NYC Sanitation Exam? 2026 Status and How to Prep
When is the next NYC sanitation exam? Not announced as of October 2026. The last DSNY exam in 2022, the CDL steps and how to prepare now.
What's on the NYC Sanitation Worker Exam: 7 Abilities with Examples
The seven abilities on the last NYC Sanitation Worker exam (No. 2060), each explained with an original practice example and answer.
NYC Sanitation Worker Requirements: Age, CDL, Residency, Medical
Who can take the NYC Sanitation Worker exam and be hired: age 17 1/2 and 21, the Class A or B CDL rules, medical and drug tests, residency and pay.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next NYC sanitation exam?
It has not been announced. As of October 15, 2026, the Sanitation Worker exam is not on the DCAS annual schedule through June 30, 2027, or on the October 2026 monthly schedule. The last exam was No. 2060, with filing from June 8 to June 30, 2022. Sign up on our guide page, and we will email you when a new notice posts.
Is the DSNY exam the same as the NYC Sanitation Worker exam?
Yes, for the entry-level job. The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) gives the Sanitation Worker exam, and the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) hires from the list it produces. Other sanitation titles, such as Supervisor (Sanitation), have separate exams.
How often is the NYC sanitation exam given?
There is no fixed schedule. Official records show exams in 1998, 2003, 2007, 2014 to 2015 and 2022, plus a 2020 exam that was canceled. That is a gap of four to eight years. We do not predict the next date.
What was on the last exam?
The 2022 notice lists seven abilities: Written Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Written Expression, Information Ordering, Deductive Reasoning, Spatial Orientation and Inductive Reasoning. The test was given at a computer, you needed 70% to pass and calculators were not allowed. The notice gave no question count or time limit.
Do I need a CDL to take the exam?
No. Under the 2022 notice, you need a New York State CDL, Class A or B with an N tank vehicle endorsement and no K or air brake restriction, by the date of appointment. DSNY offers a one-week CDL course to people who have already taken the exam.
How old do I have to be?
Under the 2022 notice, at least 17 1/2 by the end of the filing period to take the test and at least 21 to be appointed.
Can I take the NYC sanitation supervisor exam?
Only if you are already a permanent Sanitation Worker. Supervisor (Sanitation) is a promotion exam; the last one, No. 4551, had filing in October 2023.
What do I get for free?
Free study guides on the exam's status, the abilities on the last exam with original practice examples and the requirements, all written from official NYC sources. Practice sets are coming soon.
Are these real exam questions?
No. DCAS and DSNY publish no sample questions for this exam. Our examples are original practice content written from the official ability definitions.
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Practice tests for this exam are coming soon. Until then, the free study guides explain the exam, the requirements and what happens after.
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