Applications for 2026 Census Test jobs are now closed.
2026 Census Test employees serve an important role in fulfilling the Census Bureau’s mission to serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.
As a member of our team, you will:
2030 Census results will be used to determine your representation in Congress, and they help inform how trillions of dollars are distributed for hospitals, schools, roads, and more.
Applications for 2026 Census Test jobs are now closed. Thank you for your interest in working with the U.S. Census Bureau. If you created an account or started an application but did not submit, you may still log in to view your account, but you will not be able to move forward in the hiring process.
If you have already submitted an application, log in to check your status, continue with other steps of the hiring process, or review your application.
The Census Bureau offers competitive wages that are paid weekly. Work expenses, such as mileage, are also reimbursed for Census Bureau employees conducting field work.
These jobs offer flexible hours that you choose, including evenings and weekends. These are great positions to combine with school or another job.
We offer on-the-job training to help you succeed on the job. You must be a U.S. citizen and be 18 years or older with a valid Social Security number and successfully clear a background check.
View answers to frequently asked questions during the application and hiring process.
For more information, help, or to speak with a Census Bureau staff member, please call us at 833-893-2026.
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While applications for 2026 Census Test jobs have closed, there are other opportunities to work for the Census Bureau. To learn more, search the federal government's official employment site at usajobs.gov, browse Jobs in Your Community or visit the U.S. Census Bureau’s National Processing Center site.