CEA Exams

Who can apply for a CEA?
A civil service employee with permanent civil service status.
A current or former employee of the Legislature for two or more consecutive years as defined in Government Code Section 18990.
A non-elected exempt employee of the Executive Branch for two or more consecutive years (excluding those positions for which salaries are set by statute) as defined in Government Code Section 18992.

How do you apply for a CEA?
Qualified persons must complete a STD. 678 State Employment Application, and submit any other documentation requested in the CEA job announcement bulletin.  The STD 678 State Employment Application may be obtained through the State Personnel Board’s website at: www.spb.ca.gov