Illinois State Police Merit Board
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
Find public meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and meeting information.
Board Meetings →FOIA & Public Records
Access public information, reports, and Freedom of Information Act resources.
Public Records →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.
Latest News
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Public Notice
The Illinois State Police Merit Board will conduct a Special Board Meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:30 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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