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California plumber exam

California plumbing 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

  • CalCareers Exam Bulletin - Plumber I State of California Exam Code: EX-1440 Examination Plans Included: - PLUMBER I - Open Final Filing Date: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
  • ### Bulletin Updates - Any editable section on the Exam Bulletin has been updated.
  • ### Classification Details PLUMBER I: $5,311.00 - $6,364.00 (A) per Month PLUMBER I: $5,829.00 - $6,991.00 (B) per Month View the PLUMBER I classification specification.
  • ### Application Instructions Applications a
  • Board page: CalCareers

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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