How to Apply for a Merit System Job

There are fifteen executive branch departments within Missouri State Government and one administrative office.  Five departments, the Office of Administration and organizations within 3 additional departments are under the Merit System application process.  The Merit System is administered by the Office of Administration, Division of Personnel.

To be considered for employment by a Merit System Department , your name must be on a register established for each job classification.  The first step in getting your name on the register is to complete and submit an Application for Employment.

When you apply for a job with a Merit System agency, it is important that you:

• Visit the "State of Missouri Job Vacancies and Job Categories with Frequent Hirings" page to view the list of job classes for which the Division of Personnel is currently accepting on-line or paper applications.
  
  
• Select the job classification for which you are interested.
  
  
• Review the Job Opportunity Announcement(s) carefully, including the minimum qualifications, the exam components, and closing dates, if applicable.
  
  
• Follow the appropriate application process for the job class for which you are applying (i.e., "On-Line Application" or "Paper Application").

• On-Line Application
• Paper Application Form

Please have access to important information as you complete the application.

You may access information regarding job opportunities within non-Merit agencies at the following link: Departments who do not use the Merit System application process.