NOTICE OF EXAMINATION - PROMOTION TO CAPTAIN (POLICE) - Exam No. 6569

Sep 26, 2026

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Official notice for the New York City Police Department examination promoting candidates to Captain (Police), identifying exam number 6569 and application window May 7, 2026 to May 27, 2026. Specifies application fee details, including a 2.00% nonrefundable service fee and eligibility for fee waivers. Provides expected multiple-choice test timing, outlines job duties and special working conditions, and states salary minimum and promotion eligibility requirements, including education and service-credit rules under Civil Service Law.

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NOTICE OF EXAMINATION

PROMOTION TO CAPTAIN (POLICE)

Application Timeline and Fee

Test Date

Job Description and Working Conditions

Salary

Eligibility to Take Examination

Eligibility to Be Promoted

Requirement(s) to Be Promoted

ZOHRAN KWAME MAMDANI Mayor YUME KITASEI Commissioner DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU OF EXAMINATIONS NOTICE OF EXAMINATION PROMOTION TO CAPTAIN (POLICE) Exam No. 6569 WHEN TO APPLY: From: May 7, 2026 To: May 27, 2026 APPLICATION FEE: $101.00 Candidates paying the application fee with a credit, debit, or gift card will incur a nonrefundable 2.00% service fee. However, veterans, unemployed individuals, and those receiving public assistance or supplementary security income qualify for a fee waiver. THE TEST DATE: Multiple-choice testing is expected to begin on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING THIS ENTIRE NOTICE BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION. WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES: Captains (Police), under general direction, unless detailed to act in a higher rank, command or administer a precinct, unit, squad, bureau, or office, or occupy a position which, in the opinion of the Police Commissioner, requires the assignment of a Captain because of its importance or responsibilities; and perform related work. They supervise and/or exact the proper performance of police duty from subordinate members of the service assigned to the various branches of the department; make investigations and reportson police conditions and activities; perform all additional functions prescribed for the rank by relevant laws, rules, procedures, orders or directives of the Police Department; and perform administrative duties in department offices and commands, and such other special assignments as directed by the Police Commissioner. Special Working Conditions: Captains (Police) are required to work Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, nights and tour changes or work overtime when ordered as permitted by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Some of the physical activities performed by Captains (Police) and environmental conditions experienced are: working outdoors in all kinds of weather; driving or sitting in a patrol car while remaining continuously alert; climbing up stairs; with background noise, monitoring, understanding and engaging in radio communications; visually monitoring closed circuit television screens; and operating a computer keyboard using fine motor control. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.) THE SALARY: The current minimum salary is $165,631 per annum. This rate is subject to change. ELIGIBILITY TO TAKE EXAMINATION: This examination is open to each employee of the New York City Police Department who on the first date of the multiple-choice test: 1. holds a permanent (not provisional) competitive appointment or appears on a Preferred List (see Note, below) for the title of Lieutenant (Police); and [2. is](2. is) not otherwise ineligible. ( Note: A "Preferred List" is a civil service list which is only for certain former permanent employees of the eligible title who have rehiring rights. ) If you do not know if you are eligible, check with your agency's personnel office. You may be given the test before we verify your eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements for this examination before submitting your application. If it is determined before the test date that you are not eligible to participate in this examination, you will not receive an Admission Notice to take the multiple-choice test, you will not be permitted into the test site, and your application fee will not be refunded. If it is determined after the test date that you are not eligible to participate in this examination, your application fee will not be refunded and you will not receive a score. READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Exam No. 6569-Page 2 ELIGIBILITY TO BE PROMOTED: In order to be eligible for promotion, you must have served permanently in the rank of Lieutenant (Police) in any one or combination of the New York City Police, Transi

FAQs

What are the application dates for Exam No. 6569?

Applications are accepted from May 7, 2026 to May 27, 2026.

How does the application fee work for this exam?

The application fee is $101.00, and paying by credit, debit, or gift card incurs a nonrefundable 2.00% service fee. Veterans, unemployed individuals, and those receiving public assistance or supplementary security income may qualify for a fee waiver.

What is the expected test date and how is it administered?

Multiple-choice testing is expected to begin on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

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