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New Mexico Electrician Practice Test
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What to Expect on the New Mexico Electrician Exam
New Mexico has a statewide journeyman electrician license through the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID). The exam is administered by PSI in three parts: 100 total questions, 400 minutes (nearly 7 hours), 75% passing score, open book with NEC 2023 permitted, and a $207 exam fee. New Mexico's exam is among the most demanding in the country: the three-part format, 7-hour total session, 75% passing threshold, and $207 fee place it well above the national average in all categories. The three parts cover trade knowledge, electrical theory, and New Mexico-specific code provisions. New Mexico requires 8,000 hours of apprenticeship or documented work experience before applying with the CID. New Mexico also licenses Master Electricians and Electrical Contractors, both with separate exams. The NEC 2023 applies statewide with New Mexico-specific amendments. Articles 210, 220, 230, 250, 310, and 430 are the most frequently tested across all three exam parts. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Rio Rancho are the largest markets. The practice questions below are aligned to NEC 2023 and cover all topics on the New Mexico CID PSI exam.
New Mexico Journeyman Exam At a Glance
Questions
100
Time Limit
400 min
Passing Score
75%
Format
Open Book
Vendor
PSI
Exam Fee
$207
What the New Mexico Exam Covers
The PSI exam draws from the NEC 2023 across 13 topic areas. GetLicenseReady covers all of them with full explanations and code references.
Tips for the New Mexico PSI Exam
- The New Mexico exam is open book, so tab your NEC for Articles 110, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 300, 310, and 430.
- You won't have time to look up every answer. Know the major numbers cold, and use the book for edge cases.
- PSI delivers the exam at its own network of PSI test centers. Arrive 30 minutes before your appointment with your ID.
- PSI questions often test the specific NEC article number, not just the concept. Knowing where a rule lives matters.
- Budget your time: spend no more than 90 seconds per question on the first pass, then return to flagged items.
New Mexico Electrician Exam FAQ
How many questions are on the New Mexico Journeyman exam?
100 questions, 400 minutes, 75% passing score. Administered by PSI.
Is the New Mexico electrician exam open book?
Yes, you may bring a tabbed NEC 2023 into the testing center. Practice finding answers quickly; you won't have time to read full articles during the exam.
What NEC edition does New Mexico test on?
New Mexico tests on NEC 2023. GetLicenseReady questions are aligned to NEC 2023.
How do I register for the New Mexico exam?
Register through the New Mexico Construction Industries Division. The exam fee is $207.
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