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Sample Civil Service Examination Communications

Sample Examination Invite Card

Sample Examination Invitation Card

Examination applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the examination will receive a communication similar to the sample shown above. This examination invite card will identify the date and time of the examination, the address and location of the examination, and instructions for test takers who are unable to appear.
Test takers must bring photo identification and the official invite card to the examination. In addition and where allowed, the invite card will identify any other equipment or materials test takers will be allowed to take with them to the examination.

Sample Examination Rejection Card

Sample Examination Rejection Card

Examination applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the examination will receive a communication similar to the sample shown above. Applicants who receive a rejection card have the right to appeal the denial of entrance into the examination. Appeals must be made in writing within five (5) days from the mailing date listed on the rejection card to The Office of Legal & Adjudicative Services, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908-5893.

Sample Examination Results Cards

Sample Examination Results Card

Test takers who complete and pass the examination will receive a communication similar to the sample shown above. This results card will include the test taker's raw score, the weighted score, the promotional list rank and score, the open competitive list rank and score, and the weights assigned for each of the examination components. (for further information on these terms, please view the Civil Service Examination Frequently Asked Questions page).

Sample Examination Fail Card

Test takers who complete and do not pass the examination will receive a communication similar to the sample shown above. Applicants who receive an examination failure card have the right to review their score and examination papers. Review requests must be made in writing within five (5) days from the mailing date listed on the card by submitting a request in writing to the Office of Personnel Administration, One Capitol Hill 3rd Floor, Providence, RI 02908.