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MTA Exams: updates, schedule and current open applications

Updated Jan 16, 2026
This page contains information about MTA Exams and other job opportunities.

System transition notice

MTA NYCT has launched 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 (NYC Transit) - Open Competitive

  • Exam number: 6614
  • Agency: NYT
  • Application period: 01/01/2026 - 02/15/2026
  • APPLY (New application system - OASys

Promotion to Supervisor (Stations)

 

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

MAB

6111

Line Supervisor (Surface)

Open-Competitive

02/01/2026 - 03/15/2026

MAB

6211

Line Supervisor (Surface)

Promotion

02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026

MTB

6311

Bus Maintenance Supervisor

Open-Competitive

02/01/2026 - 03/15/2026

MTB

6411

Bus Maintenance Supervisor

Promotion

02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026

NYT

6713

Maintenance Supervisor (Surface)

Promotion

02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026

NYT

6714

Maintenance Supervisor (Track)

Promotion

02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026

NYT

6615

Power Distribution Maintainer

Open-Competitive

03/01/2026 - 04/15/2026

NYT

6616

Bus Maintainer - Group B (Auto Mechanic)

Open-Competitive

03/01/2026 - 03/31/2026

NYT

6618

Transit Property Protection Agent

Open-Competitive

03/01/2026 - 03/31/2026

NYT

6715

Bus Maintainer - Group B (Auto Mechaic)

Promotion

03/01/2026 - 04/15/2026

NYT

6716

Power Distribution Maintainer

Promotion

03/01/2026 - 03/31/2026

MAB

6112

Plant & Equipment Maintainer

Open-Competitive

04/01/2026 - 05/15/2026

MAB

6212

Plant & Equipment Maintainer

Promotion

04/01/2026 - 04/30/2026

MTB

6412

Facility Maintainer

Promotion

04/01/2026 - 04/30/2026

NYT

6617

Station Agent

Open-Competitive

04/01/2026 - 04/30/2026

NYT

6717

Station Agent

Promotion

04/01/2026 - 04/30/2026

MAB

6113

Transit Property Protection Agent

Open-Competitive

05/01/2026 - 05/31/2026

NYT

6619

Collecting Agent

Open-Competitive

05/01/2026 - 06/15/2026

NYT

6620

Signal Maintainer

Open-Competitive

05/01/2026 - 06/15/2026

NYT

6626

Conductor

Open-Competitive

05/01/2026 - 05/31/2026

NYT

6718

Signal Maintainer

Promotion

05/01/2026 - 05/31/2026

NYT

6722

Conductor

Promotion

05/01/2026 - 05/31/2026

NYT

6621

Structure Maintainer - Group G (Painter)

Open-Competitive

06/01/2026 - 07/15/2026

NYT

6622

System Safety Specialist Trainee

Open-Competitive

06/01/2026 - 07/15/2026

NYT

6623

Transit Electrical Helper

Open-Competitive

06/01/2026 - 07/15/2026

NYT

6624

Maintainer's Helper - Group B (Auto Mechanic Helper)

Open-Competitive

06/01/2026 - 07/15/2026

NYT

6719

Maintainer's Helper - Group B (Auto Mechanic Helper)

Promotion

06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026

NYT

6720

Power Maintainer - Group B

Promotion

06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026

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: