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The Civil Service Department only accepts on-line applications.

• Click here to apply online. 

Civil Service appeals will now be accepted by email, US mail or in person. To file an appeal, visit our Appeal and Subpoenas forms page to download an appeal form. Once you have completed the appeals form,  you may mail or bring it to the Civil Service office at the address on the form or you may email it to csappeals@nola.gov. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at csno@nola.gov.

New Orleans Civil Service Resource Center

LA Civil Service League Nomination Form

• Access and submit nomination forms for exemplary civil servants to be recognized by the LA Civil Service League.

Find jobs and apply online!

• Search open positions citywide and complete online employment applications for civil service roles.

How to apply

• Get step-by-step instructions guiding you through the civil service application process.

Commission Meetings

• View meeting dates, agendas, and minutes.

Commission Decisions

• View Civil Service Commission decisions on employee appeals.

Civil Service Commission Rules

• View the rules that govern classified hiring and employment. 

Appointment, Allocation or Promotion Appeal Form

Prohibited Political Activity

• Understand restrictions around political activity for classified employees.

Appeal and Subpoena Forms

• Access Civil Service Department templates for appeals and subpoena requests.