OPSB - Recruitment and Examination Division 

301 W. Preston Street, Suite 608
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

The Recruitment and Examination Division assists Maryland's state agencies by developing, or empowering them to establish, interested pools of the best qualified applicants available for filling skilled and professional services vacancies. This is accomplished by providing a variety of services for recruitment, examination and selection. We share with state agencies our expert knowledge of recruitment and selection processes, understanding of legal and technical standards regarding recruitment and employee selection, and recent innovations and best practices in personnel selection. We add value by helping to staff Maryland State agencies so that they more effectively achieve missions, visions and goals that meet the needs and concerns of Maryland citizens.

The Recruitment and Examination Division supports the merit principles of open competition and communication, equal access, fairness and customer service and compliance with relevant employment laws. We foster continuous improvement of selection methods and technology to deliver high quality services in a timely and cost effective manner.