Application XD10 at a glance
What it is: Application for Examination/Employment of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources.
Where and when to file: Westchester County Department of Human Resources, 148 Martine Avenue, Suite 100, White Plains, New York 10601. Applications will be rejected for lateness, if postmarked or received after the last filing date.
What to bring and attach to Application XD10
Candidates will be required to bring proof of identification to the examination such as a passport, photo driver license, or a photo non-driver I.D.
A filled-in Application XD10 example: an applicant fills in page 1

How to fill out Application XD10, box by box
Boxes 1 to 3, your name, address and phone
In Box 1 enter the Social Security Number, and in Box 2 enter the Last Name, First Name and M.I.
Enter the Mailing Address, City, State and Zip Code.
Under LEGAL ADDRESS (Not a Post Office Box #), enter the Number and Street, City, State and Zip Code.
In Box 3 enter the Home Phone and the Business/Cell Phone, and enter the E-Mail Address.
Box 4, the exam
In Box 4 enter the Exam Number and the Title; enter the Date of Examination (if applicable) as Mo Day Yr.
Boxes 5 and 6, other examinations and testing accommodations
In Box 5, mark YES or NO: Are you filing for examinations with other civil service commissions that are being held on the same date? If yes, attach a completed cross-filer form.
In Box 6, mark YES or NO: Are you requesting testing accommodation(s) (such as for a disability or an alternate test date)? Please submit your requests for accommodations in writing on an attached sheet. You will have to provide documentation to support your request(s). Follow instruction G on the last page of this application.
Box 7, dismissal, resignation and discharge
In Box 7 A, mark YES or NO: Were you ever dismissed or discharged from any employment for reasons other than lack of work or funds?
Under B, mark YES or NO: Did you ever resign from any employment rather than face dismissal?
Under C, mark YES or NO: Did you ever receive a discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States which was other than “Honorable”, or which was issued under other than honorable circumstances?
If you answered “YES” to any of the questions 7 A-C, you must give specifics, including date, nature, and current disposition (Attach additional 8½” by 11” sheets.) If such explanation is insufficient, a confidential investigation supplement will be sent to you. None of the circumstances in 7 A-C represents an automatic bar to employment.
Open Competitive Examinations Only, Legal Residence Codes
Open Competitive Examinations Only: if you are applying for an open-competitive examination, fill in the boxes with the residency codes of your legal residence, as listed on page 2 of this application, for each of the municipalities/districts in which you are a legal resident and have been for at least 30 days prior to the examination date. If you do not live in one of the listed municipalities/districts, use the codes provided for “Other”. If your residency changes, you must immediately notify the Westchester County Department of Human Resources, in writing.
Signature, date and change of name
Sign on the Signature of Applicant line and enter the Date. Mark NO or YES: Is additional information relative to change of name, use of an assumed name or nickname necessary to enable a check on your school and/or work record? If yes, please indicate here.
All statements are subject to verification. Misrepresentations may constitute cause for disqualification or discharge. It is a crime pursuant to Section 210.45 of the New York State Penal Law, punishable as a Class “A” misdemeanor, to knowingly make a false statement herein.
More rules for Application XD10
READ INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 4 BEFORE BEGINNING. This application is part of the examination and must be filled out completely and accurately. Answer all questions fully, printed in ink or typed. Attach additional sheets and documents, if needed, to give complete information. If you apply for more than one examination, a separate application or copy must be filed for each.
Are you 18 years of age or older? Mark Yes or No. Are you a citizen of the United States? Mark Yes or No. If selected for employment, you will be required to submit documentary proof of citizenship or status as a foreign citizen authorized to work in the United States.
Do you have a High School Diploma? Mark Yes or No, and enter the Name and location of High School. Or a High School Equivalency (GED) Diploma? Mark Yes or No, and enter the Issuing Governmental Authority and Document Number.
An incomplete application may be disapproved.
Before filling out your application, carefully read the examination announcement.
Veterans, children of firefighters, application fee, special arrangements, college and school, work experience
If you served or are an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States
VETERANS: If you served or if you are an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States, read and fill out Section H on page 4. (FORM DD214 or proof of current service MUST BE ATTACHED)
If you received or expect to receive an honorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States, as a veteran or disabled veteran, you may claim extra credits to be added to your exam score, if you pass. Discharged Veterans are required to submit a copy of their DD214 discharge papers.
To claim credits as a Disabled Veteran, you must be entitled to receive payments for a service-connected disability (rated at 10% or more) incurred while serving in the United States armed forces.
You are the child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty
In conformance with section 85a of the New York State Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served.
The application fee may be waived
The application fee may be waived with proof of supplemental Social Security payments, public assistance, receiving foster care, or unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household.
If you require special arrangements or an alternate test date
If you require special arrangements, a written request should be attached to this application describing the type of special arrangements required. Alternate test dates are granted at the discretion of the Department of Human Resources.
You list a college or a school
Under COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY enter the Name of School and City in which located, the Dates of Attendance (Month/Year) From To, the Type of Course or Major, the Number of College Credits Received, Were You Graduated?, the Type of Degree Received and the Date Degree Received or Expected.
You list work experience
ALL SECTIONS MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY. DO NOT LEAVE BLANK. A RESUME IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE. List all relevant work experience. Begin with your most recent employment.
Common questions about Application XD10
Is there a deadline?
Applications will be rejected for lateness, if postmarked or received after the last filing date.
Where do I file it?
Westchester County Department of Human Resources, 148 Martine Avenue, Suite 100, White Plains, New York 10601.
Are there fees?
There is a non-refundable application filing fee per examination number. No cash accepted. A check or money order only (payable to Westchester County Department of Human Resources) must accompany this application.
Where to get help with Application XD10
If you do not receive a notice three days prior to the exam date, call (914) 995-2388.
Sources
[1] Application XD10 (Revised 7/2025), Westchester County Department of Human Resources (the Official source link on this page).
