Illinois State Police Merit Board
All applicants may request a waiver of any application and/or testing fee by submitting the appropriate form as prescribed by the Board. Download the Fee Waiver Application Form here:
RECRUITMENT TEST STUDY GUIDE
An optional study guide for the Cadet Applicant Recruitment Exam is available for purchase at the link below. This study guide is not required to participate in the Recruitment Test.
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Public Notice
The Illinois State Police Merit Board will conduct its 2nd Quarter Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM.
Read more2026 Test Declaration Announcement
The 2026 Promotional Process Test Declaration Announcement has been published. The Test Declaration Announcement contains important information regarding the Promotional Process.
Read more2026 Promotional Process Reading Lists
The 2026 Reading List for those testing to Sergeant and Master Sergeant have been published.
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