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Illinois State Police Merit Board
Promoting Excellence in the Illinois State Police
Providing independent oversight of the sworn applicant process, promotional testing, and disciplinary matters for the Illinois State Police.
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Cadet Applicants
Apply, review eligibility, prepare for the PFIT, and learn the selection process.
Applicant Process →Promotional Process
Access sworn promotional process announcements, reading lists, and testing information.
View Promotions →Board Meetings
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Board Meetings →FOIA & Public Records
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Public Records →Applicant Resources
Application Fee Waiver Program
The Illinois State Police Merit Board provides a process for eligible applicants to request a waiver of application and testing fees.
All applicants may request a waiver of any application and/or testing fee by submitting the appropriate form prescribed by the Illinois State Police Merit Board.
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Latest News
Stay up to date with the latest announcements, public notices, and important information from the Illinois State Police Merit Board.
August 2026
New Board Member Appointment
The Illinois State Police Merit Board welcomes Cynthia L. Bryant following her appointment to the Board by Governor JB Pritzker.
Read Announcement →July 2026
Public Notice
Review the latest public notice and information regarding meetings and official business of the Illinois State Police Merit Board.
Read Announcement →2026
Promotional Process Information
Access current announcements, testing information, reading lists, and resources for the Illinois State Police Promotional Process.
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