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Step 1: Open the CMS 100 Application
Click the orange “Get form now” button to open the illinois cms 100 application in the editor. The multifunctional toolbar lets you type, highlight, remove content, and complete every field directly on the form.
Step 2: Complete the Personal and Veterans’ Preference Sections
Enter your name, address, phone number, and Social Security number in the personal information section. Indicate your job preference and your availability for full-time or part-time work. In the Veterans’ preference section, you will see checkboxes for ‘I wish to claim Veterans’ preference’ and ‘I have submitted required military documentation.’ Mark the appropriate boxes and attach any supporting service records.
After completing the Veterans’ preference fields, review the signature section carefully. By signing, you confirm that all information in your application is accurate and complete. Do not leave the signature section blank.
Step 3: Leave the CMS Use Only Section Blank
The “For CMS Use Only” area records the exam date, test center, and the month, day, and year of your civil service exam. Leave all of these fields completely blank. CMS staff fill them in after reviewing and processing your application.
Step 4: Fill In Education, Licenses, and Work History
List all business or trade courses you have taken, including start and end dates in MMYYYY format, the subjects covered, the course length, and whether you completed each program. Enter each technical or professional license you hold with the license number, issuing state, date of issue, and expiration date. Provide the full names and mailing addresses of all colleges and schools you attended.
Step 5: Enter Undergraduate and Graduate Education Details
Indicate whether each institution is undergraduate or graduate level. Do not abbreviate any school name or address. Enter your enrollment start and end dates in MMYYYY format. Include the CMS revision number in the designated field at the bottom of the education section.
Step 6: Download and Submit Your Application
Click the “Done” button to save your completed cms 100 application. Download, print, or email the finished form to any device or email address. Make several copies of the completed illinois cms 100 application before submitting it to the relevant state agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs to submit the CMS 100 Application? Anyone applying for a civil service position at an Illinois state agency under the Governor’s jurisdiction must complete this form before testing.
Where do I submit the completed form? Submit the completed CMS 100 form to the Illinois Department of Central Management Services testing office or directly to the hiring agency listed in the job announcement.
How long does it take to complete? Most applicants finish the form in 15 to 30 minutes. Having your employment history, education records, and license information ready will speed up the process.
Need a similar form? View the Ohio Civil Service Application or browse all employment application forms on our site.
