New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 4 - DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE
Chapter II - Attendance Rules for Employees in New York State Departments and Institutions
Article 2 - Attendance for Managerial/confidential Employees in New York State Departments and Institutions
Part 28 - Absence with Pay
Subpart 28-1 - Absence with Pay
Section 28-1.10 - Leave for civil service examination

(a) Employees shall be allowed leave with pay to take New York State civil service examinations for State positions at the appropriate center, provided that due notice is given by the employee to the appointing authority. Leave shall be allowed for written, oral, physical and performance tests and for interviews from eligible lists, or for transfers providing the employee has not initiated the interview.

(b) Employees whose work shifts end less than eight hours prior to the starting time of an examination may, at the discretion of the appointing authority, be allowed leave with pay for part or all of such shifts.