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Civil Service Commission (CSC)
The Civil Service Commission is an independent, neutral appellate tribunal and investigative entity. We hear and decide appeals filed by certain state and municipal employees and candidates for positions covered by the civil service law, including discipline, layoff, bypass, examination and classification appeals, in addition to conducting investigations related to alleged violations of the civil service law.
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Contact Us
Online
CSC Helpcschelp@mass.gov
Phone
Fax
(617) 727-7590
Address
Public Walk-In Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 AM - 3 PM or other times by appointment.
100 Cambridge Street
Suite 200
Boston, MA 02114
File an Appeal/Learn about Appeals Process Learn about the types of appeals heard by the Civil Service Commission Visit the civil service unit of the state's Human Resources Division (HRD) Find a Lawyer or Legal Assistance Request a subpoena for a civil service hearing Review the Civil Service Commission's Privacy Protocols Review the (Formal) Rules that Govern Civil Service Commission Hearings Access the Civil Service Law (Chapter 31) Make A Public Records Request to the Civil Service Commission View Civil Service Commission Statistics View Other Forms and Related Information Meet the Civil Service Commission Team View Accessibility Statement Learn More About an Alternate Pathway to becoming a Civil Service Police Officer or Firefighter Guide for Self Represented Individuals
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2026 Year to Date Statistics
3/31/2026
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Civil Service Commission Calendar Year 2025 in Review
2/02/2026
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Related organizations
- Civil Service
- Division of Administrative Law Appeals
- Executive Office for Administration and Finance
- Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
- Department of Labor Relations
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