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Upcoming Testing Opportunities for Early 2026! – CCS Test Prep®
These are just some of the entry-level law enforcement testing/selection processes including police academy "Alternate Route Program" selection processes for early 2026. Other exams will be announced by the respective testing authorities/departments throughout the year. Interested candidates should monitor PoliceApp.com to see which individual, non-civil service police agencies announce their application periods. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC) is expected to open applications for the statewide, civil service "NJ LEE" on March 1, 2026, via the NJCSC website. Separate and unrelated to the civil service NJ LEE exam, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) application period is expected to be opened during the early Spring of 2026. Serious candidates should complete the CCS Test Prep® Online Exam Preparation Program prior to sitting for any of the competitive tests.