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California electrician exam

California electrician exams cover eligibility, vendor, references, and retakes. Confirm the current candidate bulletin on the board source before you book.

Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source

From the board

  • Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) ### ECU New Exam Scheduling Procedures The Labor Commissioner’s Office is implementing new procedures for scheduling exams to be taken on or after June 1, 2026, administered by CPS HR Consulting.
  • For more information, please refer to our website under Test Taking Information.
  • ## Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) español Electrical Certification Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) Schedule appointment: After you receive approval from DLSE to schedul
  • Board page: Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)

Who can schedule

  • Most boards require an approved application or eligibility letter before you book
  • Name on the exam roster must match your license application exactly
  • Confirm the authorization window — many expire in 90 days to one year

What to expect

  • Trade and/or business-and-law content depending on the class
  • Open-book or closed-book rules and allowed references are class-specific
  • Download the current candidate bulletin from the board or exam vendor

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