PREFERENCE
IN EXAMINATIONS
Veterans meeting the
criteria for preference and who are found eligible (achieve a
score of 70 or higher) either by a written examination or an
evaluation of their experience and education are eligible to have
either 5 or 10 points added to their numerical ratings depending
on the nature of their preference. For all other positions, the
names of the 10-point preference eligibles who have a
compensable, service-connected disability of 10 percent or more
are placed ahead of the names of all other eligibles on a given
register. The names of other 10-point preference eligibles,
5-point preference eligibles, and non-veterans are listed in
order of their numerical ratings.
For scientific and
professional positions grade GS-9 or higher, names of all
eligibles are listed in order of ratings, augmented by Veterans'
Preference, if any.
Entitlement to
Veterans' Preference does not guarantee a job.
FILING
APPLICATIONS AFTER EXAMINATIONS HAVE BEEN CLOSED
A 10-point preference
eligible may file an application at any time for any position:
- For which there is a
list of eligibles;
- For which a list is
about to be established; or
- For which a
non-temporary appointment has been made in the preceding
three years.
A veteran may file an
application for any examination which was open while he or she
was in the Armed Forces.
POSITIONS
FOR PREFERENCE ELIGIBLES ONLY
Certain examinations are
open only to preference eligibles as long as such applicants are
available. Among these are custodian, guard, elevator operator
and messenger.
SPECIAL
HIRING PROCEDURES FOR VETERANS
Federal agencies may hire
certain qualified veterans using special appointing authorities.
Please refer to the Office of Personnel Management's
Federal Employment Info Line Sheet
EI-4, Special Authorities for Veterans, for additional information on these
appointing authorities.
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