The hiring process can take up to 3 months depending needs and speediness of the HR & State. Once HR make a decisions on applications based information only then the application will go to area inwhich you applied. If you're selected you will receive and call for an interview. If you make it pass the interview process; your background (nationally) will be checked; If you're considered to be hired you will get a either a call, email or a letter of a conditional salary offer.