Cadet Class Application Deadline

The Illinois State Police Merit Board is currently processing applications for Cadet Class 130 which is tentatively scheduled to begin in October 2019. In order to be considered for Cadet Class 130 the Merit Board must receive your completed application and required documentation by April 30, 2019.

Applicant Education Requirement Update

Effective July 1, 2017, Any person who has been honorably discharged who served in a combat mission by proof of hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay during deployment on active duty, or has served 3 years of full active and continuous military duty and received an honorable discharge, meets the collegiate educational requirement of the Department of State Police

Recruitment Test Study Guide

For those who have received a letter from the Merit Board stating that their application has been deemed acceptable and have received a letter inviting them to take the Recruitment Test, an optional study guide is available for purchase at the link below. This study guide is not required to participate in the Recruitment Test.

http://recruitment.iosolutions.com/Preparation-Materials/LST/