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MTA Exams: updates, schedule and current open applications

Updated Dec 11, 2025
This page contains information about MTA Exams and other job opportunities.

System transition notice

MTA NYCT will be launching a new application system for exams (OASys). Effective December 16, 2025, certain exam applications must be submitted through the new system.

Open Competitive and Promotional Opportunities

Please read the Notice of Exams before submitting the application

Bus Operator (MaBSTOA)

  • Exam number: 6100
  • Agency: Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA)
  • Application period: 09/01/2025 - 12/31/2025
  • See the job description
  • Note: MaBSOTA is hiring Bus Operators. CDL License or permit required. Please read the Job description for details. 

Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority, known as MaBSTOA, work out of seven depots to provide bus service throughout Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.  You are entitled to benefits and union representation, but this is not a civil service title. MaBSTOA exams do not follow the rules set forth by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS).

Bus Maintainer - Group B (Auto Mechanic) - Open Competitive

  • Exam number: 6613
  • Agency: NYT
  • Application period: 11/01/2025 - 12/15/2025
  • See the Notice of Examination
  • APPLY (You must read the Notice of exams and complete the Education and Experience form link. Follow the instructions from the Notice of Exams cover page.)

Promotion to Bus Maintainer - Group B (Auto Mechanic)

Promotion to Maintenance Supervisor (Structures - Group A - Carpentry) 

Promotion to Maintenance Supervisor (Structures - Group C - Iron Worker)

Promotion to Maintenance Supervisor (Structures - Group F - Painting)

Promotion to Maintenance Supervisor (Revenue) (MaBSTOA)

Promotion to Maintenance Supervisor (Revenue) (NYC Transit)

Vacancies open to current eligible employees

The MTA has vacancies in the following job titles. These positions are open to current eligible employees only. If you are interested, review the job description for qualification requirements and instructions on how to submit an application.

  • Telephone Maintainer (Special Assignment - Electronics Maintenance): Job Description

Vacancies open to the public

The MTA has vacancies in the following job titles. These positions are open to the public. If you are interested, review the job description for qualification requirements and instructions on how to submit an application.

The MTA is also hiring for many more positions in the skilled trades. Review job opportunities in the skilled trades for more information and to submit an application.

Upcoming Exam Schedule

Agency

Exam Number(s)

Exam Title

Exam Type

Application Period

NYT

6603

Maintainer's Helper - Group B

Open Competitive

12/16/2025 - 01/15/2026

NYT

6606

Transit Electrical Helper

Open Competitive

12/16/2025 - 01/15/2026

NYT

6700

Maintainer's Helper - Group B

Promotion

12/16/2025 - 01/15/2026

This Exam Schedule is subject to change. 

Contact the Exams Unit

General Exams related questions:

OAsys new system related questions: 

Exams Make-Ups requests

Special Accommodations requests:

Protest information:

Employment Operation related questions:

Rescheduling your pre-employment appointment: