Podiatrist, Departments of Mental Health and Developmental Services Exam

Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Podiatrist, Departments of Mental Health and Developmental Services exam. Please click on the link below for the official exam announcement to review the scope of the exam, minimum qualifications, and other important exam information.

Official Exam Bulletin

Step 1. Apply using your CalCareers account to Exam Code: EX-2574.

Or, submit your Examination Application (STD 678), found at www.calcareers.ca.gov, either by mail or in person to one address listed below.

Step 2. Certify that you have submitted your STD 678.

Step 3. Proceed to the examination and submit for processing upon completion.

The preferred method is through CalCareers.

Electronic signatures are acceptable.

Indicate the Classification in the “Examination(s) or Job Title for Which You Are Applying” field on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678).

You may apply by mail or in person to:

Department of State Hospitals – Sacramento
Attn: Selection Services Unit MS-14
1215 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

If you need assistance or have any questions regarding the online examination process, please contact:

Department of State Hospitals - Selection Services Unit
Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm (excluding State Holidays)
(916) 651-8832

Question Title

* 1. I hereby certify I have submitted a signed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) following the instructions listed on the official examination bulletin using the following method.

I have applied through my CalCareers account to EX-2574.

I mailed my STD 678 to Department of State Hospitals - Sacramento, Attn: Selection Services Unit MS-14

I dropped off my STD 678 to Department of State Hospitals - Sacramento, Attn: Selection Services Unit MS-14

I only submitted my application for a Job Vacancy and still have to apply for the exam

Note: If you do not submit your STD 678, your exam will not be processed. Please ensure you have submitted your STD 678 prior to completing the examination. Per California Code of Regulations 174 (c) a separate application must be filed for each examination. Applications (STD 678s) filed for Job Advertisements are separate from the examination.

INTRODUCTION: In this section you will find links to 1) General California State Civil Service Exam Information 2) Eligibility Requirements for Veteran's Preference and 3) Class Specification for Podiatrist, Departments of Mental Health and Developmental Services.

Review the information contained in the links below. Each link will create a new window that can be closed when you have finished reading it. Read all of the information on each page carefully. Return to this page when you are ready to continue with the exam.

General State Civil Service Examination Information
Veteran's Preference Information
Click Here For The Official Podiatrist, Departments of Mental Health and Developmental Services Class Specification